From April 13 to 15, The Switch marine team participated in the Ferry Shipping Conference as a co-sponsor with WE Tech, displaying its new counter-flux rotor.
Tag: marine
The Switch receives permanent magnet shaft generator order for LNG vessel
The Switch will deliver its PM shaft generator for an LNG carrier with a 45,000 m3 cargo capacity.
Can China bridge the technology gap?
Is the Chinese mergers and acquisition model enough to secure the use of permanent magnet technology?
Green shipping needs an efficient power system
The way uneven power requirement is experienced on ships is just the same as it is on land. But how to handle this grid stability issue efficiently at sea?
Shaft generators and vessel grid quality:
The aim to reduce a fuel consumption while following emission standards is driving the need to make marine technology greener. So what’s the solution?
The Switch’s permanent magnet generator chosen for Atlantis tidal turbine
The Switch will deliver a medium-speed generator for use in the Atlantis Resources AR1500 turbine drive train.
The Switch received another order of PM shaft generators from WE Tech Solutions
The Switch received another order to deliver two PM shaft generators to WE Tech Solutions of Finland.
Immunize yourself against fluctuating oil prices
How can you become immune to the dependency on subsidies and the wild fluctuations in oil prices?
Is your ship outdated before its time?
The world is moving ahead. Yet those who stick with tried and true technology may soon realize that they can no longer keep pace.
The Switch permanent magnet shaft generator passes bench test, ready for true marine fuel savings
The Switch has successfully tested its PM shaft generator in a rigorous bench test in Vaasa. The PMM 1000 direct-drive marine shaft generator certified by Lloyds marks the first of its kind to take advantage of PM technology, allowing ships to gain greater efficiency over the entire speed range.
As energy needs change, so must the service
Two main issues are dominating the discussions in Asia: China’s feed-in tariff reduction from June 2015 onwards and operational cost reduction and pollution control in marine. Given this scenario, NDRC is trying with all means to push IPPs and wind turbine OEMs to look for fresh opportunities overseas. But how is it possible to make this happen?
All onboard at SMM 2014 Hamburg
From September 9 – 12, The Switch presented its complete offering for the marine industry at the SMM 2014 Hamburg exhibition at a joint stand with WE Tech Solutions of Vaasa.