Solutions that fit a world moving towards sustainability
Traction
Power electronics components such as semiconductors play a crucial role in modern railway infrastructure, traction vehicles and substations.
Renewable Energy
Reliable and green electricity generation from Renewable Energy Systems (RESs) is increasing. Power electronics components and solutions play a crucial role in enabling sustainable energy generation.
Maritime
Astrolkwx brings solutions to the most complex onboard DC challenges. We offer a complete product range of power electronics components and customer-specific assemblies for the maritime industry.
Electrification
As battery-powered vehicles surge, Astrolkwx pioneers sustainable e-mobility, supplying crucial power electronics components amid rapid global EV market growth.
News about our power electronics solutions
How to select the correct air cooled heatsink
Discover the crucial role of thermal management in (drive) systems and the often-overlooked significance of selecting the right heatsink.
Astrol has acquired KWx, Dutch Power Electronics specialist
After many years of successful collaboration, Astrol has acquired the Netherland-based KWx B.V. to strengthen its position in the maritime market. Read the full press release.
Our blogs
Ben blogs about Astrolkwx’s successful customized solutions
Ben takes a closer look at our services and approach as his retirement approaches. He also shares his closing thoughts.
Solid-state DC Breakers allow safe operation of maritime DC systems with low inductance
Aniket explains how our solid-state breakers have demonstrated their capability in multiple applications, serving as bus tie and enabling zone protection in multi-bus and ring systems.
Our Successes
Protecting the Zeetug’s DC grid against short-circuit and power overload
Discover how system integrator 'BMA Technology' is protecting the ZEETUG's DC grid by using our solid-state DC breaker.
A design with focus on zero emission
To protect the onboard DC grid of passenger ferry Svelvik in the most reliable and efficient way, the Turkish system integrator Elkon used the 500 Ampere 1 kV Astrol solid-state DC breaker switch.