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.
Yonkers, USA
Following on the success of the Gateway project, The Switch delivered another CHP converter to the Yonkers Waste Water Treatment plant. This innovative installation utilizes gas from the digester to create electrical power. The converter allows the plants to accurately control power production and meet grid interconnect requirements.
Terntank Rederi, Denmark
These novel product tankers are not only equipped with a low pressure gas dual fuel 2-stroke main engine but also with the direct-drive PM shaft generator solution provided by WE Tech. The direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator is connected directly to the propeller shaft, so no step-up gearing is required. Operating modes are economic power…
PowerWind, Germany
The Switch has provided PowerWind with 900 kW, 1500 rpm and 2.5 MW, 1650 rpm PMG and FPC packages. With the provision of those generator and converter packages PowerWind was able to gain fast access from solar business into the wind market. The 900 kW, 1500 rpm and 2.5 MW, 1650 rpm generator and converter packages meet…
ScanWind, Norway
The Switch has provided ScanWind with third-generation drive train packages that combine a 4.25 MW PMG and FPC for use in offshore wind turbine development efforts. The harsh winds off the Norwegian coastline provide excellent opportunities for wind power generation, but place high demands on machine reliability. The Switch previously developed a 3.7 MW direct-drive, gearless…
Yaskawa to celebrate 100th anniversary while expanding into renewable energy with The Switch technology
Yaskawa Electric Corporation is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Immunize yourself against fluctuating oil prices
How can you become immune to the dependency on subsidies and the wild fluctuations in oil prices?
More orders from major wind customers
The Switch has received repeat orders worth several millions of euros from major customers in the company’s core business area of wind. These repeat orders signal a strong belief in the company and provide a solid order backlog as The Switch continues to advance drive train technology under new ownership of Japan-based Yaskawa.
The Switch to be acquired by Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Yaskawa a world leader in motion control and robotics, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Switch.
Medium-speed PMG + FPC – why not?
As PM technology can be applied to all wind turbine drive train topologies, you can choose the one that is best for your own purpose. Especially in the high-power range above 5 MW that is applicable to offshore the size of the direct-drive generator tends to be too large and the three-stage gearbox increases the risk of faults.
The Switch appoints new General Manager in China
The Switch announced today the appointment of David Zhao in the position of General Manager for China. This hiring of Zhao underpins The Switch’s long-term ambitions to establish itself as the preferred partner in permanent magnet generators and full-power converters in a market in which The Switch has been extremely strong.
Moventas and The Switch to deliver first customer order for FusionDrive®
Moventas, one of the industry’s leading wind gear manufacturers, and The Switch, a leading supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages, today announced they are delivering the first commercial order for FusionDrive®, the smartest gear and generator combination in the market.
The first delivery is going to Germany-based DeWind, one of the most experienced technology companies in the wind energy sector today and a subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering co ltd.
