Second order for Dong Fang; first collaboration with Moventas

The Switch will team up with Moventas to design an optimized drive train and gear solution of internationally high standards for Dong Fang to sell on the Chinese market. The Switch will deliver its medium-speed permanent magnet generator (PMG) and full-power converter package, known as The Switch WinDrive™. Moventas will provide the gear solution.

The two wind power companies will collaborate closely on integrating the design of the electrical drive train and the gear box, so that the configuration works as an optimized package. The first prototype will be delivered to Dong Fang in October 2010.

For Moventas, this agreement represents a huge opportunity in the Chinese wind energy market, while it marks a significant milestone in continued collaboration between Dong Fang and The Switch.

“Dong Fang has been especially satisfied with the positive experience from our first delivery of the direct-driven generator. The new order was placed only a month after the PMO successfully passed testing,” says Juha Tuominen, Key Account Manager at The Switch for Dong Fang. “They want to take advantage of The Switch PMG technology and be able to use The Switch converters also in new turbine models.”

The Switch is a leading supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other New Energy applications. Our solutions help to combat climate change and conserve energy resources. Customers use the innovative products and systems of The Switch as part of their own machines or systems in wind turbines and other renewable energy applications.

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