The Switch, a provider of power electronics for the marine industry, has secured 50 plus new contracts for its latest-generation The Switch DC-Hub.
All but one of the orders involve battery solutions, ranging from plug-in hybrids to fully electric vessels, across a wide variety of ship types, including, ferries, ro-ro vessels, and cruise ships.
The contracts were awarded through leading systems integrators. Importantly, more than 60% of end customers are European shipowners, with 50% located in Norway.
This proves that The Switch DC-Hub fits easily into the region’s strong push toward greener shipping and compliance with tightening emissions regulations, the company claimed.
“Our DC-Hub is all about efficiency, flexibility and future readiness,” said Teemu Heikkilä, Product Line Director, Power Electronics at The Switch (pictured).
“By designing optimal DC distribution for each vessel, we can improve efficiency. This leads to lower fuel consumption while increasing system redundancy. Batteries are the obvious driver for our DC-Hub, because they perfectly complement each other.
“This combination ensures efficient utilisation of energy in every condition, reducing operational costs and the need for maintenance,” he said.
The Switch DC-Hub is purpose-built to a design philosophy that helps shipowners simplify maintenance and improve overall system efficiency.
A standout feature claimed is its plug-and-play flexibility. Operators can easily connect batteries, fuel cells, shaft generators or even entirely new energy sources, as they become viable.
This makes it the ideal choice for vessels preparing to transition toward zero emissions, the company said.
“We’re giving shipowners a product platform that’s ready for anything the future holds. Whether it’s integrating advanced energy storage, switching to green fuels or adding entirely new technologies, the DC-Hub is built to evolve along with the industry’s needs,” Heikkilä added.
With shipping coming under increasing pressure to de-carbonise, The Switch’s power electronics portfolio is helping shipowners slash emissions, improve efficiency and build future-ready fleets.
“The key to sustainable shipping is smarter electrification products,” Heikkilä said.
“By combining our DC-Hub with our suite of ultrafast protection devices, we’re enabling vessels to achieve both immediate fuel savings and long-term future-proofing, positioning them for compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.”
