Increasing vessel efficiency with optimal DC distribution

With nearly all orders featuring advanced battery solutions, the DC-Hub will power a wide range of ship types, including ferries, cruise ships, offshore vessels and product carriers.

“Our DC-Hub is all about efficiency, flexibility and future readiness,” said Teemu Heikkilä, product line director, power electronics at The Switch.

“By designing optimal DC distribution for each vessel, we can improve efficiency. This leads to lower fuel consumption while increasing system redundancy.”

European demand

The contracts were secured through leading systems integrators, with over 60% of end customers based in Europe – half of them in Norway – reflecting the region’s strong drive toward electrification and greener shipping practices.

The DC-Hub’s plug-and-play design simplifies maintenance and boosts efficiency by enabling easy integration of batteries, fuel cells, shaft generators and future energy sources.

This future-proof approach positions shipowners to seamlessly transition toward zero-emission operations while reducing costs and system complexity.

As global shipping faces mounting pressure to decarbonise, The Switch’s power distribution and battery solutions play a key role in accelerating the industry’s green transition, ensuring vessels are equipped for evolving energy demands and regulatory standards.

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