Low CapEx/OpEx, high reliability and compactness. These are the three most important criteria our clients think of when considering adding electric machines to a new or upgraded vessel. But is it possible? Yes, with increasingly popular permanent magnet technology.
Being in the driver’s seat of The Switch since its inception in 2006 has been the highlight of my career. As of June 30, with full confidence, I am handing the keys of The Switch over to the next generation.
The Switch factories are keeping up 100% production capacity. And we have been able to continue delivering our products to our wind, marine and turbo/industry customers on time and as promised.
Swedish shipowner Rederi AB Donsötank has chosen the WE Drive™ variable frequency drive and The Switch PM shaft generators for significant efficiency gains, lower emissions and decreased costs for its two advanced ice-class 1A tankers.
This fall has been very busy finalizing new developments and bringing new products to the market. As the general market growth is slowing down, we have been grateful that our business has continued to proceed quite well.
On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, The Switch will be presenting new technology developments for wind power generation within the DEWEK 2010 conference in Bremen, Germany.
Advantages of The Switch CHP solutions Separately excited conventional synchronous gensets also benefit from The Switch CHP solutions. Short circuit current is limited by utilizing the power converter, which simplifies retro-fit implementation with existing equipment. The ability to control power output allows for fast dynamic control of building import levels to precise values. Certification of…
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 has come far as the result of hard work and reached several new milestones over the past few months. So what are they?
At Nor-Shipping, The Switch and Steerprop held a special morning wake-up Power Boost event where a new joint eco-friendly solution was presented to public.