Turning toward 2020
As we pause to spend time with our friends and family during the holidays, I wish you many warm regards. And I hope you, too, have a chance to recharge your batteries for an electrifying new year and exciting decade ahead!
The Tesla of the Seas
Quiet yet powerful. Practical yet stylish. Fast yet environmentally responsible. The must-get automobile of the jet set, Tesla has taken the world’s highways by storm. But is there a similar craft that can conquer the oceans? What is the “Tesla of the Seas”?
The Switch motor combined with MAN TURBO compressor succesfully tested and proceeding to seabed
In October 2007, MAN TURBO of Switzerland announced the successful factory testing of its HOFIM™ compact compressor system, a sub-sea gas compression solution that includes highly tailored basic motor technology from The Switch. This motor is part of a future-oriented project financed by the Åsgard Licence Partners in Norway to develop compression systems for the next generation of oil and gas production.
The Switch together with MAN TURBO developed the high-speed motor, based on solid rotor technology, for the compressor system that will be used in a challenging environment of uncleaned wellstream gas.
Signing the first turbo order in China
In October, we successfully signed our first turbo motor order in China with Binzhou Dongrui Machinery and recently received confirmation on the first installment.
The Switch full-power converters pass HVRT test
Following the successful High Voltage Ride-Through (HVRT) testing in October 2017 of The Switch’s 1.5 MW full-power converter, The Switch’s 2.5 MW FPC has now also successfully passed the HVRT test.
International Finance Corporation visits The Switch
International Finance Corporation and Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited The Switch premises in Vaasa to get a first-hand look on what companies can do to innovate for a greener future.
The Switch reduces Ektank’s operational costs
The Switch has received an order from WE Tech to deliver its PM shaft generators to two 18,600 dwt chemical tankers currently under construction for Ektank AB.
The Switch Norway in Disruptive Sustainability hall
The Switch Norway is among 7 key players in the Norwegian NCE Maritime CleanTech cluster to sign up for Nor-Shipping’s ground-breaking Disruptive Sustainability exhibition hall.
The Switch powers marine growth
The Switch is targeting growth of 200% within the marine segment in the next five years. Added efficiency and environmental credentials are there to ensure this.
Switching on frequently 03/2016
The year is approaching its end, but it has been very eventful. We have returned to our strong growth path. The hard work with you – our customers, partners and other stakeholders – has turned into solid business.
WE Tech expands into Australia
WE Tech and The Switch have been chosen to deliver their PMG solution to Australian Toll Shipping’s two RORO vessels.
10 years of advancing permanent performance
The Switch participated at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016 – and celebrated its first 10 years of successful operation.