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The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Uptime is a renewable energy podcast focused on wind energy and energy storage technologies. Experts Allen Hall, Rosemary Barnes, Yolanda Padron, and Matthew Stead break down the latest research, tech, and policy.
Episodes
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Revolution Wind Stopped, Section 232 Investigation
The crew discusses the Trump administration's stoppage of Revolution Wind and US Wind, despite billions already invested. They analyze the Commerce…
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastTrump Helps China Dominate Wind
The Trump Administration begins a Section 232 investigation to block foreign-owned wind in the US. Meanwhile, China continues to pull ahead. Sign up now for…
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastMotordoc Reveals the True Story of Spain’s Power Crisis
Howard Penrose, President of Motordoc LLC, returns to discuss the complexities of modern electrical grids. The conversation covers the inaccuracies surrounding…
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Wind Impacts Railroad Safety? And Other False Flags
The crew discusses the Federal Department of Transportation's concerns over wind turbines interfering with railroads, the USDA's stance on renewable energy…
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Revolution Wind Stopped by BOEM
Allen discusses the halting of Revolution Wind by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The order comes as part of a larger political motion to stop…
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Bonus Content: Renewables Opposition & TPI’s Financial Outlook
Allen, Phil, and Rosemary continue the discussion from Tuesday's episode, diving into renewables opposition and TPI's financial situation. Sign up now for…
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TPI Files Bankruptcy, Ørsted Fundraising Round
The crew discusses TPI Composites' chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and Ørsted's $9 billion fundraising amid financial challenges. Joel gives an update about the…
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US Moving Back to Coal? Iowa Sticks with Wind
Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Iowa to announce plans to end wind energy subsidies, despite Iowa generating 60% of its electricity from wind power that…
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Danish Wind Power Academy’s Turbine-Specific Training
Alex Øbell Nielsen, CEO of Danish Wind Power Academy, discusses their customized, on-site, hands-on training programs for wind turbine technicians. The…
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Indian Domestic Wind Regulation, German Offshore Bid
Allen, Joel and Phil discuss Germany's failed offshore wind auction, India's new regulations for domestic wind turbine components, and the need for renewable…
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Marinus Link Approval, Ørsted Strategic Pivot
Allen discusses Australia's 'Marinus Link' power grid connection, a $990 million wind and battery project by Acciona, and the Bank of Ireland's major green…
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Gulf Wind Technology Advances Wind Turbine Innovation
Allen Hall and Joel Saxum visit Gulf Wind Technology in New Orleans, where they sit down with CEO James Martin and CTO David King to explore the company's…
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Vattenfall Ad, NextEra’s US Wind Strategy
The crew discusses Vattenfall's ad featuring Samuel L. Jackson and explore NextEra Energy's strategies amid regulatory changes. They also highlight the…
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Massive Wind Runner Plane, India Forces Local Manufacturing
Allen discusses Trump's offshore wind cancellations, Dominion Energy's tariff troubles in Virginia, and India's new wind manufacturing rules helping Suzlon…
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CICNDT Prevents Hidden Blade Failures
Jeremy Heinks, owner of CICNDT, joins the show to discuss the benefits of non-destructive testing (NDT). The conversation covers the impact of storage…
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GE Vernova Q2 Results, Massive Iberdrola Share Sale
The Uptime hosts review GE Vernova's Q2 financials, noting strong gas turbine orders and delays in onshore wind. They discuss PTC impacts on future turbine…
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NextEra US Growth, Equinor $1B Loss
Allen discusses NextEra Energy's growth potential amid the new tax bill, Equinor's financial setback in US offshore wind projects, and Statkraft's strategic…
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Blade Lightning Damage Solved
Allen and Joel give the latest update on lightning blade damage. They discuss the results of a lightning damage assessment on 900+ GE Vernova turbines. Read…
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US Renewable Approvals, EDF French Nuclear
The Uptime hosts examine Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's federal oversight mandate, the administration's plan to replace Idaho's cancelled Lava Ridge Wind…
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BP Exits US Wind, Masdar and Iberdrola Deal
Alan Hall discusses Jupiter Bach's halted expansion, New York's offshore wind project delays, BP's exit from the US wind market, Maryland's permit defense, and…
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Utsira Nord Will Lead Offshore Wind
Mads Arild Vedøy and Anders Nash explore the Utsira Nord project and Norway's bid to lead in floating offshore wind technology. They discuss the strategic…
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New PTC Legislation, AES Potential Sale
Register for the SkySpecs webinar! The crew discusses the resignation of Wind Europe CEO Giles Dickson and his impact on the organization. They examine a new…
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US Grid Strain, Possible Allete Sale
Allen discusses the strain on America's largest power grid due to data center demand, Taiwan's $3 billion wind farm project, the potential sale of Allete and…
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IWTG Consulting Addresses Turbine Failures
Jon Zalar, founder of IWTG Consulting, discusses the challenges of wind turbine maintenance, emphasizing the rise in turbine failures and the importance of…
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US Pushes LNG, Denmark Offshore Permits
This week we discuss the Danish government's permit extensions for two offshore wind farms, the U.S. Senate's new renewable energy bill, the Belgian…
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GE 18 MW Turbine, Nordex Revives Iowa Facility
Nordex USA has reopened its wind turbine plant in Iowa, while Alliant Energy plans to add up to one gigawatt of wind generation in the state. GE Vernova's 18…
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GreenSpur’s Axial Flux Generator Innovation
Jason Moody from GreenSpur discusses their innovative axial flux generator technology, which promises to reduce weight and complexity in wind turbines…
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Statkraft Withdraws from Floating, Repair Quality Concerns
We discuss Statkraft's withdrawal from floating wind projects in Norway, Valero's $23 million Series A funding, and the varying quality of blade repairs in the…
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New Wind CEOs, Interconnect Acquisition
Allen discusses the appointment of Pedro Azagra as the new CEO of Iberdrola, Pete Bierden as the new President of TAKKION, and Nicolaj Mensberg as the new CEO…
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Windar Photonics LiDAR Optimizes Wind Farms
Antoine Larvol, CTO of Windar Photonics, discusses how their continuous wave LiDAR technology enhances wind turbine performance through optimization and…
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Overcoming Drone Threats, UK Crown Estate Offshore
This episode covers the UK's Crown Estate's offshore wind investments, drone threats to wind turbines, and Nordex's 40th anniversary. It also highlights…
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Ming Yang UK Investment, Turkey’s Wind Ambitions
Allen discusses US-UK tension over Chinese company Ming Yang's wind energy investment in Scotland, key offshore wind projects from HSM Offshore Energy and…
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Green Eagle’s ARSOS Automates Wind Farm Operations
Alejandro Cabrera Muñoz, CEO and founder of Green Eagle Solutions, discusses their ARSOS platform and how it helps wind farm operators manage technical…
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Why Two-Piece Blades Create Massive Engineering Problems
Register for the next SkySpecs Webinar! We discuss China's new 20MW floating turbine by CRRC, and Nordex's patent application for modular blade assembly. Plus…
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Australia 943 MW Project, Bermuda Offshore Plans
Australia has approved the 943 MW Valley of the Winds Wind Farm, Bermuda plans to install an offshore wind farm with 17 turbines by 2027, and Nova Scotia…
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MotorDoc’s Electrical Signature Turbine Diagnosis
Howard Penrose from MotorDoc discusses their electrical signature monitoring for wind turbines that offers precise diagnostics, enabling cost-effective…
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Vestas 7.2 MW Turbine, New Aerones Funding Round
The hosts discuss the recent $62 million funding round for Aerones, Siemens Energy's call for increased offshore wind capacity in the UK, Canada's push for…
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Vattenfall’s New Leader, French Floating Wind Farm
Allen Hall covers the appointment of Catrin Jung as Vattenfall's new head of wind division, the Netherlands reaching 20% renewable energy in 2024, Quebec's…
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Fibersail’s Fiber Optics Prevent Costly Repairs
Carlos Oliveira, CEO of Fibersail, discusses their advanced fiber optic technology for early detection of wind turbine blade damage, reducing downtime and…
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Why Do Renewables Matter for Grid Stability?
This week we discuss Australia's recent cancellation of wind projects due to political changes and community opposition, the complexities of grid…
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Eneco CEO Transition, Equinor Polish Offshore Deal
In this episode of Uptime News, Allen covers leadership changes at Eneco, historic renewable energy deals in Poland, strong support for wind energy in Ireland…
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Padge LLC Prevents Harmonics Damage
Joseph Chacon, CEO of Padge LLC, discusses the impact of electrical harmonics on wind turbines and solar systems, providing insights into causes, consequences…
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PEAK Wind Masters Site and Turbine Selection
Lene Hellstern, Director of Engineering at PEAK Wind, discusses the complexities of onshore wind siting, the advantages of using LIDAR technology, and…
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ACP Recap, Chinese Cybersecurity Threat
Allen, Phil, and Joel cover the low turnout at American Clean Power in Phoenix, the US House's budget bill affecting renewable energy incentives, security…
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South Korea Offshore Wind Progress, 3 GW Danish Offshore
South Korea's Jeonnam 1 Wind Farm enters commercial operation, Norway launches its first floating wind tender, Denmark announces 3 GW of offshore wind…
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Peel Ply Elimination in Carbon Pultrusion Tech
Avient and Tight Line Composites have developed a carbon pultrusion technology without the need for peel ply. This method improves bond strength by 8%, cuts…
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Blade Repair Academy’s Expert Technician Training
Blade Repair Academy in Tennessee offers comprehensive blade repair training programs for technicians. Alfred Crabtree, Founder and CEO, and Sheryl Weinstein…
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Vestas Buys LM Wind Power Factory, Increased Data Center Demand
This week we discuss uncertainty surrounding the IRA bill, GEV Wind Power's acquisition by Certek, and the sale of an LM Wind Power factory to Vestas. Plus…
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RWE Finances and Equinor’s Empire Wind Struggles
This week Allen discusses the European Investment Bank's major wind farm investment in Romania, the financial performance of German energy giant RWE, and the…
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Armour Edge Shields Wind Turbine Blades
Will Howell discusses Armor Edge's thermoformed polycarbonate leading edge protection for wind turbine blades. Their solution helps to mitigate erosion…
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Blade Failure Alert: How ONYX Prevents Million-Dollar Disasters
ONYX Insight's ecoPITCH system prevents catastrophic wind turbine blade failures caused by pitch bearing issues. Forrest French and Martin McLarnon reveal how…
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US Offshore Wind Struggles, Lawsuit on Osage Land Continues
Legal battles in Oklahoma continue between the Osage Nation and Enel. Equinor faces offshore wind project hurdles amidst U.S. offshore wind regulatory issues…
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India’s Wind Ambitions and UK Offshore Expansion
This episode covers India's ambitious plans to double its wind energy capacity by 2030, the UK's expansion of offshore wind farms, and the US states' legal…
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PowerCurve’s Data-Driven Approach to Blade Analysis
Nicholas Gaudern, CTO at PowerCurve, discusses the growing focus on data-driven insights in wind turbine operations, emphasizing the importance of laser scans…
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Arthnex – Arthwind’s Powerful Blade Maintenance Platform
In this insightful episode of Uptime Spotlight, Allen Hall and Joel Saxum welcome back Armando Costa Rego, CEO of ArthWind, to discuss their groundbreaking new…
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RWE Suspends US Offshore Work, Spanish Power Blackout
This week we discuss a $5 million investment in a wind worker training center in Australia, challenges faced by RWE's US offshore wind projects due to recent…
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RWE Milestone Thor Wind, Texas Recycling Bills Passes
RWE successfully installs the first monopile for the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark, China investigates a fishing vessel collision with a wind…
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Tower Training Academy’s Renewable Apprenticeships
Nick Martocci, founder of Tower Training Academy, discusses their nationally recognized apprenticeship programs for wind turbine technicians and battery energy…
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Blade Recycling with Media Sourcery and Everpoint Services
Larry Ketchersid, CEO of Media Sourcery discusses their partnership with Everpoint Services to improve the recycling process for blades and solar panels…
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Offshore Vessel Collision, 1.2 GW Farm in South Australia
In this episode, we discuss an offshore vessel collision in the North Sea, highlight Louisiana's offshore wind ambitions, the latest developments in South…