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…
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PMM2000M brings highest torque capacity to new marine vessels
Early 2023 will see the first deliveries of our largest permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to shipyards. Purpose-built for the shipping giants of the sea, the PMM2000M brings maximized torque capacity with the lowest mass and inertia to fulfill the power production needs of the very largest cargo vessels – and at the same time…
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators in marine applications – Interview with expert: Dr. Jussi Puranen
Jussi Puranen is interviewed by Vessel Automation on what makes permanent magnet synchronous generators so special.
Controlling megawatt plants on ships
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch featured in Norwegian Elektronikknett on Tuesday, October 11. Read the English version here. Original Norwegian version: https://www.elektronikknett.no/fra-elektronikk-kraftelektronikk-skip-og-offshore/styrer-megawatt-anlegg-pa-skip/3156332 The R&D department of Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch in Trondheim is well equipped with lab and test facilities. In this photo, William Gullvik and Terje Rogne present the new generation…
Techsol Marine signs partnership agreement with Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch
Canadian marine electrotechnology specialist Techsol Marine has teamed up with world-leading power electronics supplier Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch to further develop its smart electrical distribution system for ships. As part of the agreement, both partners are committed to co-promoting a cutting-edge direct current (DC) distribution system for the North American market. “We are…
5 reasons to choose The Switch DC-Hub for your next marine project
With future marine fuels as yet undecided and the looming pressure of IMO-mandated emissions deadlines, vessel designers and owners need good options. The Switch DC-Hub is a multi-source, multi-load DC system based on standardized power drive units. It offers a wide choice of power generation, energy storage, charging, propulsion power and clean power options for…
Digital Ship Conference Bergen
Digital Ship Conference BergenNovember 10GrieghallenBergen, Norway The 9th Digital Ship Bergen forum focuses on reviewing how digital technology is evolving in the maritime sector and where the biggest challenges are now and will be in the next 10 years. The conference also highlights various perspectives on decarbonization and electrification. Asbjørn will speak on the pressing…
Electric & hybrid marine expo | North America
Electric & hybrid marine expo North America, November 2 & 3George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas The world’s leading expo for marine electrification is coming to Houston this November again. It will showcase technologies for the electrification and hybridization of workboats, ferries, superyachts and other marine vessels, ports and harbor infrastructure. Asbjørn Halsebakke from…
Technical notes for swift and accurate system integration
System integrators face many more complex requirements and challenges with today’s increasingly versatile and comprehensive systems for propulsion and the production of onboard electricity. As a result, system integration must now start much earlier. This means information on system components must be available earlier, especially in the case of unfamiliar new technologies and solutions that…
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch signs landmark marine supply contract with ABB Marine & Ports in China
Marine electric drive train specialist Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch inks five-year global sourcing agreement with ABB Marine & Ports in Shanghai for its next-generation PMM2000M permanent magnet machines to be used as shaft generators in large containerships. The first order for 16 machines, each with a power output of over 4 MW, will…
Huge marine battery banks are gaining traction: Do you have high-energy protection?
Bigger and better batteries for marine use were on display at the E&H Marine Expo in June this year. For example, battery suppliers such as Corvus Energy now offer large cruise vessels the possibility of operating a day or more in a zero-emission ocean location – a huge benefit. Shipowners and regulatory bodies are welcoming…
New marine DC protection technology causes buzz at E&H marine expo
A record number of attendees and exhibitors came together last month at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo in Amsterdam to discuss the future of the marine industry. What a relief to be able to network face-to-face after the hiatus of the past few years! We were glad to have the chance to exchange information and catch up on important developments in person.