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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
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastFirst Vestas V236-15.0 Offshore Install, GE Vernova Q1 Results, Siemens Gamesa Outlook
The first Vestas V236 15 MW turbine has been installed offshore, GE Vernova makes significant improvements in wind for Q1, and Siemens Energy has an upgraded…
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastNSK’s Super-TF Main Bearing Solution
You may have missed this fantastic with Loren Walton from NSK, so we're sharing it again. He discusses the challenges of main shaft bearing failures in wind…
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SkySails Power’s Innovative Airborne Wind Systems
Mark Hoppe, VP of Public Affairs & Business Development at SkySails Power, discusses their containerized airborne wind energy system. The innovative technology…
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Ørsted Offshore Cost Reduction, Automation in Wind
In this episode, we discuss Ørsted's new report proposing a 30% reduction in offshore wind energy costs by 2040, and explore the potential role of automation…
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Empire Wind Suspended, Canadian Offshore Wind Jobs
The U.S. Interior Department halts the Empire Wind Project due to environmental concerns, prompting political backlash and legal considerations. The Offshore…
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Sunrez’s Tough Leading Edge Protection Solution
Brett Tollgaard from Sunrez discusses their new leading edge protection solution, created using a durable UV-cure resin system. Using this solution reduces…
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Gulf Wind Technology’s RootFusion Repair Method
David King from Gulf Wind Technology discusses RootFusion, their up-tower blade root bushing repair method. By eliminating the need for cranes, the solution…
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WindEurope 2025 Key Takeaways
In this episode, Rosemary and Allen discuss their experiences at WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen, covering exhibitor highlights, offshore wind projects, industry…
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Nordex 2100MW in Orders, Ørsted Innovative Foundations
In this episode, Allen discusses Nordex's successful Q1 2025 turbine orders, Ørsted's innovative suction bucket jacket foundations in Taiwan, and Europe's…
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Deutsche Windtechnik’s Repower Approach
Allen Hall and Joel Saxum speak with Tyler Gifford, Director of Repower at Deutsche Windtechnik, about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on wind…
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Alex Fournier on Blade Repair Safety and SPRAT Certification
Alex Fournier, Director of Composite Operations at Enertek, discusses the importance and training of SPRAT certification for wind turbine technicians. He…
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Vattenfall 1.6 GW Farm, AI Learns to “Cheat”
Allen and Joel discuss Nylacast's article in PES Wind Magazine about corrosion solutions in offshore wind and Vattenfall's major investment in Germany's…
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WindEurope Conference, Renewables Surpass Coal in US
Allen discusses the WindEurope 2025 conference in Copenhagen, EDP Renewables' equipment sale in Colombia, RWE's rescue exercise in Germany, and the milestone…
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SOCOBLADE Protects Against Leading Edge Erosion
Max Le Tallec from SOCOMORE speaks about their new SOCOBLADE product, in partnership with Hontek. The product was originally created to protect military…
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HeliService USA Leads the Way in Offshore EMS
Allen interviews Michael Tosi, Paul Russo, and Dr. Kenneth Williams, from HeliService USA about their Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) offerings…
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Uptime 5th Anniversary, Carbon Negative Materials
The Uptime Podcast team celebrates their fifth anniversary, reflecting on their journey and contributions from team members. They also discuss Siemens Gamesa's…
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GE Vernova Customer Center, Sophia Offshore Wind Project
This week, SSE appoints Martin Pibsworth as the next CEO, GE Vernova inaugurates a new customer center in Florida, RWE advances its Sophia Offshore Wind…
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AC883 Solves the Spare Parts Crisis
Lars Bendsen joins the spotlight to discuss how AC883 helps operators source turbine parts to cut costs and reduce downtime. AC883 can offer faster response…
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EchoBolt Advances Wind Turbine Bolt Maintenance
Pete Andrews from EchoBolt discusses their advanced ultrasonic technology for inspecting and maintaining wind turbine bolts, which can reduce maintenance costs…
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US Wind Unionization, Blade Weather Damage Insights
This week, we cover the unionization of Vestas technicians in Michigan, and research revealing significant blade damage occurs in short but intense weather…
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CIP Offshore in Taiwan, RWE Buys GE Vernova for Texas
CIP achieves financial closure for an offshore wind project in Taiwan and the UK may shift towards a domestic offshore wind supply chain. GE Vernova plans to…
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IntoMachines: Smarter Turbine Bolt Tensioning
Martin Kristelijn, the co-founder of IntoMachines, discusses innovative tools designed to make bolt tensioning faster, safer, and less expensive. The…
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Innergex Acquisition, LM Wind Power Builds Enercon Blades
We discuss the recent acquisition of Innergex by CDPQ for $3.6 billion, highlighting its implications on the wind industry. We also delve into LM Wind Power…
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Pacifico in Vietnam, Offshore Leading Edge Spray
This week Allen highlights Pacifico Energy's efforts in developing offshore wind power in Vietnam, including meetings with government officials to support the…
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PEAK Wind Insights with Lene Hellstern
Lene Hellstern, director of engineering at PEAK Wind, discusses the critical importance of thorough technical, commercial, and financial due diligence before…
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How OEMs Solve Problems, ACP OMS Recap
Allen and Joel discuss their experience at the ACP OMS event in Nashville, Tennessee. Ameren's High Prairie Wind Farm shuts down all turbines following three…
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New 2.4 GW in Australia, Offshore in Brazil
Australia has approved three major wind farms, adding 2.4 gigawatts of clean energy capacity. Brazil's president has authorized offshore wind farms to enhance…
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NSK Super-TF Strengthens Main Bearings
Loren Walton from NSK discusses the challenges of main shaft bearing failures in wind turbines and NSK's Super-TF bearing technology as a durable solution. He…
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Hitachi Energy Leads the Energy Transition
Laura Fleming and Alfredo Parres from Hitachi Energy dive into the critical challenges of integrating renewable energy, particularly offshore wind power, into…
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How Low Cost CMS Stops Catastrophic Damage
We discuss how using continuous monitoring systems (CMS) can prevent catastrophic blade damage from transportation and lightning. We also share insights from…
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Nordex Optimistic in US, National Grid Sells US Renewable Portfolio
This week on News Flash, Nordex's determined stance on US growth, the Cenos Floating Wind Farm project, National Grid's sale of its US renewable assets, and…
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The Global Blade Group Builds Industry Blade Knowledge
Allen and Joel speak with Birgit Junker, co-founder of the Global Blade Group, a forum created to share knowledge and innovation around wind turbine blades…
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SkySpecs Predicts Component Remaining Useful Life
Allen and Joel speak with Allan Larson, VP of CMS Products at SkySpecs, about their remaining useful life estimates for operators. By predicting component…
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GE Vernova Closes Brazil Factory, Decommissioning Bonds for Wind Farms
GE Vernova closes a Brazilian blade factory as installations drop 30%, while Australia faces issues with trailing edge serrations falling from turbines. Also…
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Xcel Energy Retires Coal, €16B for EU Wind Projects
On News Flash this week, substantial investment for renewables across Europe by the European Investment Bank, Octopus Energy's "The Collective" proves a…
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Wind Tech Training Excellence at Deutsche Windtechnik
Momme Feddersen and Russ Leach from Deutsche Windtechnik discuss their innovative training programs for wind turbine technicians. Momme, as Head of Training…
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Wind Energy O&M Australia’s Success in Melbourne
For the first time ever, all the Uptime hosts are in the same place! They discuss the fantastic outcome of the Wind Energy O&M Australia conference last week…
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8-Tree waveCHECK Makes Blade Wrinkle Detection Simple
In this Uptime Spotlight, Erik Klaas and Johannes Leib from 8-Tree discuss their waveCHECK system, which detects and measures surface defects on wind turbine…
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastSiemens Gamesa De-Icing, Vestas Permanent Tower Crane
We discuss Siemens Gamesa's advanced blade de-icing system, their blade root repair fix, and a tower designed by Vestas with its own permanent crane system…
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Ørsted CEO Change, Shell Leaves Atlantic Shores
This week on Uptime, we discuss Ørsted CEO Mads Nipper stepping down, Shell withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, and a study showing…
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Shell 2024 Financial Results, Mitsubishi Reviews Offshore Projects
On News Flash, Allen and Phil discuss Caverion's acquisition of Huolto-Lepistö, Mitsubishi re-evaluating their offshore wind assets and Shell's 2024 financial…
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Vårgrønn’s Massive UK Offshore Floating Wind Project
In the Uptime Spotlight today is Stephen Bull, CEO of Vårgrønn, the company building the world's largest offshore wind farm with a government contract: Green…
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Wind Turbine Cooling System Improvements
This week we discuss cooling system patents, including Siemens Gamesa's method for creating air channels for better temperature control, Goldwind's predictive…
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Nordex Installs 179 Meter Turbine, US Oil Prices Drop
On Uptime this week, we discuss Nordex's installation of a 179 meter hub-height wind turbine in Germany, the expected drop in oil prices in the US, and the…
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GE Invests $600M in US facilities, ORIX Sells Greenko Stake
This week we discuss GE Vernova's $600 million investment in its US facilities, ORIX selling its stake in Greenko to AM Green Power, and a 70 GW wind and solar…
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Advanced NDT Best Practices with CICNDT’s Jeremy Heinks
Jeremy Heinks from CICNDT (Composite Inspection and Consulting NDT) discusses how proper NDT programs can prevent costly failures and improve blade…
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Why Blades Fail Early w/ Morten Handberg of WInd Power LAB
Wind Power LAB's blade expert Morten Handberg explains a critical wind industry problem: new turbine blades are failing years too early. These massive blades -…
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LM Wind Power Blade Improvement Patents
We discuss some of LM Wind Power's blade ideas, including a fiberglass fabric dispenser, flattened blade tips to reduce noise, and a blade window for their…
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Chinese Cable-Cutting Patent, Blades in Coal Mines, LNG Ruling
This week we discuss Wyoming's plan to bury blades in sealed coal mines, a Chinese patent that seems linked to subsea attacks, and a ruling that threw out the…
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Ørsted Pays $1.7B For Sunrise Delays, Aviva Invests in CIC
In this News Flash, Ørsted pays $1.7B for delays and increased costs at their Sunrise Wind project, Aviva Investors invests €40 million in CIC, and Vibra…
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CNC Onsite’s Innovative Yaw Ring Repair Method
Søren Kellenberger, sales director at CNC Onsite, joins the Uptime Spotlight to discuss their uptower yaw ring repair method. He describes the root causes of…
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The NFPA Wind Technician Certification Standardizes Wind Safety
Dan Pickel joins the Uptime Spotlight today to discuss the NFPA's Wind Turbine Technician I certification program. The program allows technicians to gain…
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LM Wind Power Hybrid Pultrusion Plates, GE Vernova Nacelle Crane Assembly
This week we cover LM Wind Power's patent for improved hybrid pultrusion plates for blades, trying to manage lightning. Also GE Vernova's method for placing a…
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“Clean” Natural Gas, Skills Based Hiring, $128M Delaware Offshore Deal
We discuss the rapid rise of skills-based hiring in wind energy, with 81% of employers now prioritizing competency over degrees. Delaware strikes a major $128…
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Constellation Acquires Calpine, Waaree Acquires Enel India
Waaree Energies will acquire 100% of Enel Green Power India for $95 million. BHE US Transmission will acquire 10% of the North Plains Connector Transmission…
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Sunrez UV Resin Systems Transform Blade Repair
Bret Tollgaard, president of Sunrez, explores how UV-cured resins are transforming wind turbine blade repair by dramatically reducing cure times from hours to…
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PowerCurve’s Advanced Blade Upgrades
Nicholas Gaudern, CTO at PowerCurve joins the show to discuss advanced blade upgrades that improve turbine performance and reduce noise. PowerCurve's…
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TotalEnegies Floating Wind Anchor, Rope Management Tool
We discuss a rope management tool for wind turbine maintenance, TotalEnergies' floating offshore wind anchor idea, and a stress relief device. Fill out our…
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastOffshore Energy Attacks, Solar Train, Coffee Badging
There were 500 attacks on undersea energy in Europe in 2024--what does that mean for offshore wind? SunTrain may be powering Denver in the near future. And the…
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Allete Goes Private, Vestas’ Strong Q4
This week in business news, Allete is going private in a $6.2B deal, Aeris suffers from financial struggles, and Vestas secures 6, 000 MW in new orders during…