LUT Blossom 2026 was created as a business growth event to help research and commercial collaboration translate into real-world impact. Organized by LUT University for the very first time on Friday, April 10 in Lahti, Finland, the event gathered more than 1,400 attendees from academia, industry and government. One of the main topics of focus…
In August 2025, The Switch secured a new order for 12 units of its PMM2000M permanent magnet shaft generator, providing 4,210 kW of power at 50 rpm. These highly efficient and reliable shaft generators will be installed on a 18,200 TEU newbuild container vessel under construction at a South Korean shipyard. This product was chosen…
Bergen Tankers and Equinor have signed a long-term charter agreement for two oil/chemical tanker newbuilds with an electric propulsion system, which aim to set a new standard for low emissions at the Norwegian Coast. The Norway-based companies selected Berg Propulsion as the system integrator for these DNV ice-classed tankers. The newbuild 6,500 dwt stainless steel…
An order for two The Switch PMM1500M permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators was received for a newbuild Pure Car, Truck Carrier (PCTC) with the option for an additional two vessels. The vessels will use the shaft generators for power take out (PTO). The first PMM1500M is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2026 and the second…
Finland’s spring has warmed up to a hotter-than-usual summer up here in the North. Likewise, our fiscal year is proving to be warmer than anticipated. Thanks to several significant orders, we are heading toward a good year.
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch will provide 16 DC-Hubs and 32 frequency converters for a new shuttle tanker developed by Teekay and Wärtsilä.
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch has signed a contract to provide 16 DC-Hubs and 32 frequency converters for a revolutionary new shuttle tanker concept developed by Teekay and Wärtsilä.
NCE Maritime CleanTech is establishing a new Norwegian catapult center to build up expertise and testing facilities and make the Norwegian marine industry greener, smarter and more innovative.
As part of the long-term strategy of Yaskawa Corporation, The Switch will become Yaskawa European’s Environmental Energy Division.
WE Tech Solutions together with The Switch won the People’s Choice trophy at the first annual Energy & Innovation Awards.
2017 was a record year for wind energy in Denmark, where wind energy on average covered 43.6 percent of Danish electricity consumption. However, Christmas was something very special, because Danes could enjoy their traditional Christmas duck prepared with 100% wind power!
The year of 2017 is quickly coming to a close. So, it’s nice to take a moment to reflect on how The Switch has been able to electrify the different businesses and partners that we’ve touched throughout the year.