The Switch was featured in this month’s issue of Bunkerspot magazine. In the, Jussi Puranen, Product Line Director, Electric Machines explains why and how permanent magnet machines are at the forefront of the shift towards electric propulsion. Read the article below:
We have had the pleasure to welcome new faces to our team of leading minds during early 2023. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to hiring individuals who share our values and passion for a clean environment, and green future. Get to know our new team members and discover how they contribute to…
As Schuler Group continues its strong advance into the wind power market, the company has placed an order with The Switch for two direct-driven 3 MW drive trains.
The custom-built The Switch Drive™ permanent magnet generator and full-power converter prototype packages are scheduled for delivery and testing in April 2011. By summer the same year, they will be connected to the grid in full operation.
From April 13 to 15, The Switch marine team participated in the Ferry Shipping Conference as a co-sponsor with WE Tech, displaying its new counter-flux rotor.
Effective April 1, 2009, The Switch entered an agreement with Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc. (MIS) for the servicing of wind turbines in North America. Magnetech is a leader in the repair, remanufacture and maintenance of commercial and industrial electro-mechanical equipment.
Wind turbines are among some of the many types of heavy equipment in which Magnetech is specialized, providing comprehensive up-tower and in-shop services for wind turbine equipment.
The energy transition is accelerating – and real-world solutions matter more than ever. On April 9, innovators, technology developers and industry leaders gather in Stord for Energy House Day to explore cutting-edge perspectives on future fuels and sustainable shipping. Hosted by Sustainable Energy, The Switch and Alltec, the day offers a unique opportunity to hear…
Dear friends, The first half of 2025 has been nothing short of exceptional. I’m proud to share that we’ve reached an all-time high order backlog – an achievement driven by a record-breaking order intake this spring. In just over five months, we’ve already secured more orders than in the full year of 2024. What makes…
On April 24, The Switch took part in the third edition of Energy House Day 2025 in Stord, Norway. Held at the cutting-edge Energy House test center, the event offered a hands-on look at groundbreaking developments in areas such as green shipping, sustainable energy systems and future fuels. This year’s event was a total full…
We have experienced excellent growth in the marine electrification business with our game-changing products. New orders include several projects that leverage our permanent magnet (PM) machine and power electronics products, showcasing their versatility and efficiency in various marine electrification applications. The Switch has now logged more than 50 contracts for our innovative power electronics products,…
The Switch will participate for the third edition of the Energy House Day 2025 on April 24 in Stord, Norway. Come meet the innovators, tech developers and industry leaders as they showcase their latest green, groundbreaking marine solutions for a zero-emissions future.
Last year’s trends show marine electrification is growing steadily. We at The Switch, our customers and other partners in the value chain continuously update our knowledge of the constantly evolving market. The sales cycle is very long, and gathering signals and trends in developments is essential. We are observing the following: Industry sources agree Industry…
Japan is focusing on electrification of its coastal shipping industry as an important part of the country’s push to meet 2050 IMO regulations. In July, the government announced a JPY 60 billion national project to create a zero-emission coastal shipping industry. One of the world’s largest coastal shipping industries Japan’s geography favors coastal shipping. The…