Large-scale production cooperation takes off in China

In summer 2008, The Switch and its Chinese partner Dongfang Electrical Machinery Co. Ltd (DFEM) entered into a cooperation agreement to combine world-class technology in permanent magnet (PM) generators from The Switch with DFEM’s vast production capabilities. According to the contract signed in December 2009, the enterprise will now take off with 2.2 MW wind power generators manufactured in DFEM’s brand-new factory in China.

DFEM recently inaugurated a new factory in Deyang, in the southwest Sichuan Province in China, where it is able to produce up to 2,000 PM generators per year in the range of 1 MW to 6 MW. With this mass production capacity at hand, The Switch and its partnering company DFEM are ready to supply the fast-growing market for megawatt-class PM machines.

Switching on frequently 04/2019: 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 Switch and Steerprop join forces at ASF

This year’s ASF explored new perspectives on the world’s most challenging arena for maritime commerce. Key themes included improving emergency response, developing technological capabilities and securing a sustainable future for Arctic shipping.

Danes’ Christmas wish met – 100% green wind power

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 Switch featured in Maritime Reporter

The most recent issue of Maritime Reporter features a conversation with Mika Koli. Read about The Switch being behind one of this year’s “Great Ships of 2016” and Mika’s insights on the company and its future in maritime.

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.

US Renewables Business Climate

The PTC has been a very significant driver for renewable energy since 1992. It has been renewed 5 times, the last of which for only one year.

7% more profit for merchant ships

Soaring fuel prices, global overcapacity and lower profits are forcing shipbuilder to rethink conventional power configurations. How about gaining up to 7% profit per year instead?

Next generation drive trains from The Switch are game changers when it comes to reaching the highest energy efficiency, lowering the costs of operation and helping merchant vessels comply with future environmental legislations. By combining our permanent magnet machine with our frequency converter, ships can stay afloat and profit in the sea of fierce competition.