This year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Exhibition and Conference in Amsterdam from June 20–22 was well attended by shipowners, design houses, system integrators, OEMs and component suppliers. Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch had its large stand in a prominent central position that was easy for visitors to spot right from the entrance. A constant…
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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…
10 years in the shaft generator business – A short review
Looking at my email history, I see that the term “shaft generator” first appeared in my email conversations in May 2013. So, it has been exactly ten years to date from when we first started to think how we could utilize our permanent magnet technology originally developed for the wind industry in marine applications –…
Master Class: How to connect large-scale batteries to a DC system
Join us for our final master class where we will introduce two cutting-edge protection devices that are revolutionizing the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and participate in a dynamic Q&A session to get your questions answered. Secure your spot now and be at the forefront of innovation in…
Reliable power system with ultra-fast fault response time for DP vessels
Delivering a vessel with Dynamic Positioning (DP) classification can be challenging. And the higher the DP rating, the more difficult it can be. Luckily, there are experts delivering DP systems that can handle both the complex force calculations for the steering and the failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for such a complex system. But…
Come see the all-marine drive train live at the Electric & Hybrid marine expo in Amsterdam
We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending the upcoming Electric & Hybrid Marine expo in Amsterdam. As previous year, our innovative DC protection devices are coming back to the stand in our enclosed cabinet for you to view. We kindly invite you also to swing by at our conference presentations to hear…
Biggest permanent magnet shaft generators now rolling out to ships
The Switch PMM2000s are rolling out! These giant permanent magnet machines meet the pressing need for more power and torque in shaft generator applications. The first one passed its customer string test in January 2023 with flying colors and is now on its way to the shipyard. Testing challenges all met Both the initial back-to-back…
Developing the best DC protection devices for marine since 2007
Have you heard about our unique DC protection devices – 4 ultra-fast disconnect devices now available to safeguard marine DC electrical systems? When the marine industry faced increasing challenges with space and costs, people recognized DC would be more efficient. But new systems would be needed, and the issue of safety was a big concern.…
Master Class: How to secure ride-through operations in DC systems
Protection tools that limit short-circuit current and isolate faulty parts quickly make low voltage DC distribution safe, redundant and an extremely attractive choice for vessels. In this master class, our experts will talk about: We have also reserved time for a live Q&A for you to ask any questions you may have.
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.…
Ramping up the world’s largest direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generators in Lappeenranta
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch is currently ramping up production in its Lappeenranta factory for the world’s largest direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator (PMSG). The first order for 16 machines, each with a power output of over 4 MW, will be installed in next-generation dry cargo container vessels. The design of this giant PMM2000M…
Marine industry moves toward electrification in 2022
What does the future hold for electrification of the marine industry? A review of the past year’s trends shows a clear movement toward electrification. Green transition gathering speed The transition to using sustainable solutions in the marine market has clearly been on the industry agenda over the past year. And what’s more, our conversations with…