Wind is here to stay

Sunny Barcelona offered an ideal setting for the EWEA 2014 Wind Energy event, although it was clear that wind power development in Spain has collapsed. This is just one example of how dynamically the wind power market can shift from one country to another. At the conference, many great keynote speakers gave very positive speeches…

Managing wind power supply chain: 5 market trends

What counts is the total cost, not purchase cost. This was one of the main themes that was identified at the international IQPC Wind Turbine Supply Chain management conference in August in Germany. Speaking about The Switch agility to meet market demand fluctuations at the conference, Simon Hewitt, Global Sourcing Manager at The Switch, discussed demands for greater manufacturing flexibility, an effective risk management strategy and ways to adapt the wind turbine supply chain to demand fluctuations.

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More durable marine power systems with The Switch’s innovative liquid cooling system

The cooling system for a vessel’s electrical machines and drives is of paramount importance. Inadequately handled thermal stresses can cause an electrical system to age prematurely or even fail. A successful cooling system design must completely address all potential issues. Air-cooled systems are the cheapest and easiest to maintain. However, liquid-cooled systems come with so many…

Why PM machines will be the top choice for electric direct-drive propulsion in large ships

Superior efficiency, reliability and compactness are the core competitive advantages of permanent magnet (PM) machines. With our market-leading position and experience in delivering PM shaft generators, we believe these machines have a big role to play in the electrification of the deep-sea fleet. As shipowners look to lower emissions in line with IMO targets, PM…

Switching on frequently 02/2024: Positive progress and summer wishes

We’re happy to tell you that our marine sales have been progressing positively. Our customers have continued to place repeat orders for the leading direct-drive PM shaft generators. I am especially pleased that our power electronics products have been selling better than ever. I would like to extend a warm thanks to everyone who has…