The Switch
Asbjørn Halsebakke is a seasoned professional in marine and electrical engineering, currently serving as Senior Manager Marine Concepts at The Switch since November 2016, where collaboration with customers to develop optimal solutions is a key focus. Prior experience includes significant roles at Wärtsilä, where Asbjørn held various management positions, including Engineering Manager, General Manager for Power Drives, and Technical Manager, overseeing teams and projects related to electrical engineering and power drives solutions. Asbjørn's career began with roles in commissioning and software development at Aker Elektro, in addition to owning transportation and computer repair businesses. Asbjørn holds a Master of Science degree in Power Electronics from Narvik University College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Power Electronics from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, and a Technical Engineer qualification in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bergen Tekniske Fagskole.
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The Switch
The Switch engages in the design, development, manufacture, and supply of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter solutions for wind power and other renewable energy applications in Finland and internationally. The company offers megawatt-class generator and converter packages for wind power applications; solar cell powerconverters/inverters; fuel cell inverters; variable speed gensets; and industrial electric drive trains. It also provides field services, including commissioning, preventive maintenance, field analysis, and component replacement; spare parts; and training and technical support services. The Switch Engineering Oy was formerly known as Rotatek Finland Oy and changed its name to The Switch Engineering Oy in December 2006. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Vantaa, Finland with an additional office in Chennai, India. It has production facilities in Lappeenranta and Vaasa, Finland; Beijing and Lu'an, China; Barcelona, Spain; Hamburg, Germany; and Hudson, New Hampshire.