Betting against the wind?
As an investor in renewable energy, you most likely consider return on investment (ROI) to be a key metric when assessing investments in areas such as wind power. Without a doubt, this can be crucial.
Fact or fiction? PMGs are turbine manufacturers’ choice because of better annual energy production
With a focus on harvesting the greatest amount of energy from wind power, it is easy to jump to conclusions that turbine manufacturers are turning to permanent magnet generators as their best response to better annual energy production. Yet, is that all that stands behind the selection of this technology?
A great kickoff in Japan: BEMAC introduces The Switch at Sea Japan exhibition
At this year’s Sea Japan 2024 exhibition in early April, our new majority shareholder BEMAC introduced The Switch to the greater Japanese shipping industry. Sea Japan is one of the key maritime exhibitions worldwide. This high-level international conference and exhibition takes place every other year and showcases the very latest marine advancements in fuel efficiency,…
Our purpose-built marine drive train saves you time and money
Switch tracks to DC distribution What if your next vessel could be built with dedicated all-marine DC drive train key components that would No need to wait. Our marine-specific components are proven and ready for your next vessel –simplified, optimized and uncompromised. And by getting the drives and electric machines from only one source, you’ll…
Going green and saving green: How permanent magnet shaft generators can help you achieve both
Since the beginning of this year, new measures introduced by International Maritime Organization (IMO) – called the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon intensity Indictor (CII) – have taken effect. The purpose of these measures is to reduce the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas emissions on its path to achieve a net zero target.…
Single drives for marine-specific applications up to 6 MW
The Switch single drives With over 1,500 rugged marine-specific drives now in operation, The Switch single drive has been thoroughly certified and proven in all types of challenging AC power distribution applications. Propulsion Drive to connect electric propulsion or other motor to AC system. Both passive and active rectifier available.Support for tandem configuration. Power range…