Heat of summer Although the heat of summer is just starting to arrive in Finland, most of us are looking forward to a break when we can spend time with our families and friends – and recharge our batteries. For us at The Switch, we will really need all the energy we can get for…
Why high-temperature heat pumps? Industrial process heat requirements drive global energy demands, accounting for 29% of demand and 15% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. High-temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) have the potential to capture industrial waste heat and significantly reduce industrial energy use and CO2 emissions. The International…
Do you worry the components you buy won’t actually meet your turbo application specifications? We’ve got you covered. We’ve created a customer-focused working process that incorporates customer feedback at each step throughout the production process. This ensures: Our communicative process makes sure you get exactly what you need. We’re focused on a great result for…
We just got back from the ASME Turbo Expo and Conference in Rotterdam where many were asking how turbo will fit into future energy solutions.
Everyone in the industry seems to be waiting, hesitating to move forward until it’s known which renewable or green gas will best address climate change – and how compressor and turbine applications will need to adapt to handle the new situation. Yet everyone must be ready to move once decisions are made.
Watch Asbjørn Halsebakke as he presents how to build ships for the future. In this 40-minute webinar, you will learn how you can fulfill current regulations and comply with future environmental challenges. This presentation explores how you can get superior reliability and flexibility to run on any future power source. In addition, Asbjørn covers some…
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo USA & Canada Virtual ‘Live’ Asbjørn Halsebakke, Manager, Technical Solutions at Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch, presented new concepts for powering electric vessels and his views of how the world can become a better place to pass on to future generations. How are we prepared for the future? How are…
The April issue of China Ship Survey magazine published a five-page article about permanent magnet technology used in the propulsion application. Entitled “‘Permanent magnet’ makes the propulsion technology different,” the article covers the following main topics: Permanent magnet (PM) technology as a simple and efficient solution The importance of joining forces to collaborate and innovate…
Reference Al Rawabi Al Rawabi #1 and #2 are offshore supply vessels that aimed to add batteries to their existing power system. Together as a joint project with Wärtsilä, Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch delivered four 1,500 active front end (AFE) building blocks for the vessel’s clean power applications, a battery connect and The…
Reference Misje Norwegian-owned Misje Eco Bulk wanted to replace its gensets with batters for its 5,000-dwt eco-friendly bulk carriers. The joint project between Yaskawa Environmental Energy and Wärtsilä features Wärtsilä’s fully integrated hybrid solution. This enables vessels to enter and leave the harbor and perform cargo operations with zero emissions in normal operation for Power…
On December 7, Asbjørn Halsebakke was a guest speaker at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo USA & Canada Virtual ‘Live,’ presenting new concepts for powering electric vessels and his views of how the world can become a better place to pass on to future generations.
Join Asbjørn Halsebakke at Electric & Hybrid Marine USA & Canada edition to hear how it is possible to build a ship today that fulfills current regulations as well as future environmental changes.
The Switch was established in 2006. So, this year, we’re celebrating 15 years of permanent performance with our customers, suppliers and other partners.