The Switch large offshore medium-speed PMGs typically feature a single or two-stage gearbox and have a much higher annual energy production compared with conventional generators. As an option, The Switch offers a highly integrated medium-speed PMG version as an optimized solution.
The Switch’s permanent magnet generator chosen for Atlantis tidal turbine
The Switch, a supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet (PM) generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, received an order to deliver a medium-speed generator for use in the Atlantis Resources Ltd AR1500 turbine drive train. During March 2015, Atlantis confirmed an order with The Switch for an integrated PM…
Is IP54 a must in a wind turbine generator?
After many wild years in the wind power business, clearer targets are now being set. Most of the players have realized that instead of having the most sophisticated turbine, the more important goals are to reach a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and higher amount of annual energy produced (AEP). The industry standard has been…
The Switch 5-MW drivetrain operating in Chinese offshore project
The Switch, a Finland-based supplier of permanent-magnet generator (PMG) and full-power converter (FPC) packages, says its first 5 MW, high-speed drive trains installed in the field in China for CSIC Haizhuang Windpower Equipment Co., Ltd a Chinese wind power equipment manufacturer, are now successfully operating. The turbines operate with a max output at 5 MW,…
PM generator manufacturer wins award acknowledging clean tech contribution
A supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, says it has been chosen by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) as the 2012 Later Stage Award Global Best of Wind winner. The 2012 Global Top 10 award reflects The Switch’s cleantech success and market…
Wind needs a networked approach now
Editor’s Note: The following article is from The Switch, a manufacturer of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages. The windpower industry has witnessed fallout from the global economic downturn and the significant geographic shift from Europe and the U.S. toward China and emerging markets. As a result, the industry is opening up to…
Combo gearbox-generator set for unveiling at Husum
A generator manufacturer from Finland says you’re invited to see how it is lowering the cost of energy. At the Husum WindEnergy 2012 show, it will unveil its 3 MW FusionDrive at the company stand on: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 At 1:00 pm In Stand 2F06. Sandwiches and drinks will follow. The drive, a combination of…
Several ideas for lowing the cost of energy
This article comes from The Switch As wind and solar compete as serious contenders in generating more energy for the world, the energy produced must be as cheap, if not cheaper, than that of fossil-based sources, and the quality of energy equally as high. The formula for lowering the cost of energy from any source…
A better way to ride through faults
A full-power converter design by The Switch features fault ride-through (FRT) capability for better grid-side performance. The new converters match the most stringent grid code in the world to date, the German BDEW 2008 directive. They also comply with E.ON 2006, Transmission Code 2007 and Chinese grid code 2008. During faults, the converter stays connected…
What to do about rising rare-earth prices
By Panu Kurronen, Product Manager, The Switch The growing global demand of rare earth metals combined with China’s ever-tightening grip on the material keep pushing up magnet prices. While we at The Switch don’t think the price trend can last too long, we understand that the matter is of great concern for the wind power…
AMSC to acquire direct-drive generator manufacturer “The Switch”
American Superconductor Corporation, a power technologies company, announced (March 14, 2011) that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Switch Engineering Oy, a power technologies company headquartered in Finland. The 190-million-Euro acquisition (about $265 million based on current exchange rates) is expected to be immediately accretive and support AMSC’s growth to US$1 billion…
Windpower goes full force
A manufacturer of full-power converters has launched a new series for wind. The Switch full-power converters (FPC) work with the company’s permanent magnet generators. Suitable for use in wind power generation, the line inverters ensure future-proof electricity quality to meet network requirements for harmonics, flicker, and fault ride-through (FRT).
Gearbox and generator manufacturers fuse ideas
Moventas, a manufacturer of gears and gearboxes for wind turbines, and The Switch, a supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generators and converters, have collaborated on a power train for wind turbines. FusionDrive combines a high-quality gear set, traditionally the largest component in a turbine (manufactured by Moventas) with a reliable permanent-magnet generator (by The Switch)…
The Switch launches next-generation full-power converter series
Finnish-based company, The Switch, has launched its next-generation full-power converter series for the wind industry. Reliability is a key upgrade on The Switch’s new power converter. According to the company, “the goal for each new converter is to continuously produce high-quality energy for the grid, without having the turbine tripping or standing still due to…