Today, wind power is the most competitively priced technology in many if not most markets worldwide.
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Offshore wind: big is beautiful
Large offshore turbines have reached remarkable sizes. But why does the size matter and can make remarkable difference for offshore business?
Danes’ Christmas wish met – 100% green wind power
2017 was a record year for wind energy in Denmark, where wind energy on average covered 43.6 percent of Danish electricity consumption. However, Christmas was something very special, because Danes could enjoy their traditional Christmas duck prepared with 100% wind power!
The great energy transition gathers momentum
The Global Wind Energy Council released its annual market statistics. The 2017 market remained above 50 GW, with Europe, India and the offshore sector having record years.
The Switch and Yaskawa: growing together
This is a great example of successful long-term investment into Finland with mutual benefits for both the parent and subsidiary company.
The Switch part of the anniversary edition of CWP
On October 17–19, China Wind Power celebrated its very special 10th anniversary. Of course, this year again The Switch was there too – to celebrate this festive edition together.
Winds of updates for grid codes
An increasing renewable contribution is good news for everybody. But! The fluctuating nature of power generated from wind imposes difficulties in stable electrical transmission. So how to cope with this?
Wind power leading the charge to drive out fossils
Wind power has crossed the 500 GW milestone – Global Wind Day 2017.
The Switch PMG for the world’s most powerful turbine
MHI Vestas to launch its V164-9.5 MW turbine, pushing the boundaries of offshore wind again.
Taiyuan Heavy Industry, China
China-based Taiyuan Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (TYHI) selected The Switch PMG and FPC package for its 5 MW onshore wind turbine, which was successfully commissioned in March 2014. To fulfill the strictest grid codes and reach the ultimate goal of lowering the cost of energy, TYHI selected The Switch as its drive system supplier. Established…
Switching on frequently 02/2016
This year in many ways has been a year of harvesting. The Switch has been working systematically in volatile markets, but now the underlying hard work is paying off.
10 years of advancing permanent performance
The Switch participated at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016 – and celebrated its first 10 years of successful operation.