About WE Tech Solutions

• WE Tech Solutions is an energy-efficiency solutions provider established in Vaasa, Finland in 2009.
• WE Tech provides variable speed generator solutions using permanent magnet technology and holds the world’s top share.
• The CEO Mårten Storbacka had already made a solid career in the marine business before he founded WE Tech.
• WE Tech is also garnering attention worldwide as a highly technical solutions provider that is aiming to lead the way towards the electrification of ships in the future.

WE Tech Solutions Shaft Generator’s Features

• WE Tech’s permanent magnet shaft generators (PMM) are 5% more efficient than electronically excited synchronous generators (EESG).
• The shaft generator size is compact and is about half the weight of an EESG type.
• A variety of solutions such as PTO, PTI, HYBRID etc. can be offered.
• Compatible with both 2 and 4-stroke engines.
• Can be used with both FP and CP propellers.

• WE Tech’s Star Point Breaker technology is patented in Japan, Korea and China.

  [Patent Info]

  • Japan：Patent no.6856996
  • China：Certificate no.3691495
  • Korea：Patent no.10-2299078

  

• Unlike EESG and generators integrated to the main engine which have bearings, slip rings, brushes, etc., there are no moving parts which makes maintenance easy and inexpensive.
• It is possible to start off with a PTO / PTI solution and later upgrade to a hybrid solution by adding a DC-LINK, battery and other components.
• The alignment of the shaft and rotor will be done by WE Tech during the commissioning.
• During the FAT, the manufacturer will use a test shaft so there is no need to provide an intermediate shaft to the manufacturer.

WE Tech’s provided solution examples

• Case1:
  PTO
• Vessel Types:
  LNG, LPG, Bulk Carrier, etc.(especially alternative fuel fueled vessels)

By using the electricity generated by the shaft generator for onboard power during navigation, the operating time of the generator is reduced.

• Case2:
  Hybrid System
• Vessel:
  PCTC, RORO, etc.

By adding a DC-Link to the permanent magnet shaft generator and high-efficiency inverter, efficiently generated electricity is supplied to heavy consumers such as cargo pumps and thrusters. In addition, by installing a battery, when the main engine is stopped during cargo handling, etc., power can be supplied from the battery to consumers.

References, Major Customers (alphabetical order)

• 100+ vessels. 3 VLGC vessels in Japan (as of May 2022).
• References for several types of vessels such as LNG, LPG, PCTC, Ro-pax, RORO, product tanker, etc.
• Hybrid Solution references for PCTC and product tanker (world’s first).

C&J Support

• We can provide support for local commissioning with the cooperation of domestic subcontractors and dispatch local engineers accordingly.

For the various phases of a project such as the technical explanation, contract, design, delivery, commissioning and after service, we will provide communication support between the customer and maker to ensure a smooth completion of the project.