For us, the marine business is more conservative and complex than the wind industry where we started. Convincing the historically conventional stakeholders of the superiority of PM technology is challenging. Yet still, the progress made is great.
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Powering superyachts at the “speed of light”
What if it were possible to have all the comforts of power on a superyacht while going green?
It’s a challenging endeavor, yet one that’s more and more feasible these days.
What makes an optimal wind turbine?
During 2011, permanent magnet machine manufacturers experienced moments of fear. The prices for rare earth materials were spiraling upwards uncontrollably. Since then, the situation has stabilized to a level slightly higher than before the crisis. But what’s the overall situation right now?
PM machines help reboot the ROPAX industry
Today, two market conditions mark the ROPAX industry as ready for environmentally friendly innovations, such as permanent magnet machines. First, fuel prices have gone up.
The Tesla of the Seas
Quiet yet powerful. Practical yet stylish. Fast yet environmentally responsible. The must-get automobile of the jet set, Tesla has taken the world’s highways by storm. But is there a similar craft that can conquer the oceans? What is the “Tesla of the Seas”?
Will hydrogen fuel power the shift to a greater use of renewables?
The global maritime industry is now on the threshold of a committed move towards renewable energy, with hydrogen as the potential acid test in the shift away from fossil fuels.
Redundant power – a lifesaver for ships
Imagine being on a ship in a storm at night along a rocky coast. Then you lose all power. A total blackout! Read how Dr. Jussi Puranen describes how Yaskawa Environmental Energy has tackled the redundancy issue of ships.
Five benefits of The Switch DC-Hub
If your goal is to produce, transfer and consume energy in the most efficient way, here are 5 benefits The Switch DC-Hub brings to ships.
Power distribution made efficient and reliable with the DC-Hub
Yaskawa Environmental Energy division provides the marine industry with the smartest solution for a multi-megawatt DC power system with The Switch DC-Hub. What it delivers is fuel and cost savings and reliability.
PMGs – greater efficiency, reliability and flexibility for ships
In this blog post, we discuss what immense benefits PM generators bring to ships, compared to traditional technologies.
Прорывная технология – интегрированные электроприводы
Судовладельцам, стремящимся к росту, нужны новые технологии. Технологии, которые смогут позволить судам быть более экологичными, при улучшенной общей производительность и экономии затрат. И теперь такая технология существует – электропривод с машиной с постоянным магнитом.
Breakthrough technology – integrated electric propulsors
Shipowners striving for growth need technology that can enable their vessels to pollute less while improve overall performance and save costs. Now, there’s an answer − an electric propulsion system with a permanent magnet machine.