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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 PodcastAC883’s Guide to LiDAR and Pitch Alignment
From the surge in lightning strikes damaging wind turbines to the game-changing potential of nacelle-based LiDAR systems, Lars Bendsen of AC883 shares insights…
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Jupiter Bach: The World’s Nacelle Cover Manufacturer
Andreas Kipker, CEO of Jupiter Bach, discusses their dominance in wind turbine nacelle and spinner cover manufacturing and major U.S. expansion plans…
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastLM Wind Power Blade Power Loss Tool, ZF Rotating Gearbox
On Power-Up this week, LM Wind Power's method using thermal imaging to estimate power performance, ZF's system which allows the generator to be rotated…
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastDominion Offshore Wind Success, RTO Mandates
Allen, Joel, and Phil discuss the growing popularity of return-to-office mandates. New York state has signed a climate change superfund act, making companies…
The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast$4B for Rural US Energy, Brookfield Neoen Acquisition
The USDA has announced $4.37 B in funding for the Empowering Rural America program, Brookfield Asset Management has acquired a 53% stake in Neoen, and European…
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Malloy Wind Solves Gearbox Bearing Mysteries
From mysterious white etching cracks to cutting-edge material innovations, Malloy Wind's expert Cory Mittleider reveals the complex world of gearbox bearing…
The Uptime Wind Energy PodcastVestas Anti-Oscillation Tool, Windspider Tower Builder
We discuss Vestas' anti-oscillation blade tool, which seems to have a dual purpose, Windspider's self-erecting tower method, and a terrifying way to disguise…
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21MW Siemens Turbine Revealed, EU Wind vs. Norway’s $25B Oil Push
This week, we discuss Siemens Gamesa's MASSIVE 21 MW turbine prototype, Vestas and Siemens Gamesa layoffs in Europe, trade relations between the US and EU in…
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Vineyard Wind Setback, Huge Indian Renewables Investment
Connecticut and Massachusetts have backed out of their portions of the Vineyard Wind 2 offshore project, Avaada Group is investing $12B in renewables for…
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Goldwind Tower Cooling, Enercon Predictive Power Output Model
This week on Power-Up, Goldwind's coil pipe system for cooling towers, an idea from Enercon for a predictive model of power output under certain weather…
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New Ørsted US Head, Mingyang Blade Collapse, Holiday Party Etiquette
In this episode, we explore Meta's shift to natural gas for AI data centers, analyze a major Mingyang offshore turbine blade failure, and discuss Shell's head…
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CIP Canadian Wind & Hydro, Riverstone Sells Stake in Pattern
This week on News Flash, Grenergy is selling 23 percent of its Oasis de Atacama project for up to $962M, a consortium led by APG Asset Management NV and…
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Romotioncam: Inspections in Motion
The spotlight today is on Romotioncam, a company with an inspection method that works while blades are in motion. René Harendt, CTO at Romotioncam, and Michael…
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Vestas Turbine Sway Reduction, Concrete Tower Pre-Tensioning
On Power-Up today, a pre-tensioning mechanism for concrete towers, Vestas' idea for reducing sway in towers, and the patent behind the Smooth Criminal…
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GE Investor Call Debrief
This week we discuss the recent GE Vernova investor call, discussing the company's current situation, future plans, and how the US market will react. We also…
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BP JERA Offshore, Ørsted Cathay Insurance Deal
On News Flash this week we cover BP and JERA joining forces to create a offshore wind partnership called JERA Nex. Also Ørsted has signed an agreement with…
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SkySpecs’ Solution to the Technician Shortage
This week's spotlight explores SkySpecs' solution to the wind industry's repair vendor management crisis with executives Dan Partin and Noah Fabes. The…
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Ørsted Offshore Blade Install, Degradable Epoxy Resin Composite
This week on Power-Up, Ørsted's offshore blade install method, SWANCOR's degradable epoxy resin composite, and a precursor to the Google Glass! Sign up now for…
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Vestas CFO Exit and Offshore Wind Security
We discuss a PES Wind Magazine article featuring 4cast's methodology for comprehensive wind resource assessment and site planning. Then cover Vestas CFO Hans…
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TotalEnergies VSB Acquisition, Naturgy $2.3B for AUS Market
Naturgy has secured $2.3 billion in financing to boost its Australian portfolio, MARA Holdings will acquire a wind farm in Texas, and TotalEnergies which will…
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Helicoid: Strengthening the Leading Edge
Allen Hall speaks with Helicoid Industries' Dr. Lorenzo Mencattelli about their groundbreaking wind turbine blade LEP technology, which uses a biomimetic fiber…
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Offshore Wind Install Method, LM Vibration Reduction
This week on Power-Up, a method for installing offshore wind turbines with a substructure with built in containers that can be transported easily, and LM…
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LiftOff Uptower Crane Success and TPI Composites Growth Plans
We hope you had a good Thanksgiving break! Allen and Phil dive into offshore news with Netherlands-based LiftOff and their uptower crane system. Recent…
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Denker Wulf EEN Merger, Tata Power & ADB $4.25B for Renewables
This week on News Flash, Denker Wulf and Energie Engineering Nord are merging, Tata Power partners with the Asian Development Bank for $4.25 billion in clean…
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GE Vernova – Bringing Good Things to Life in Australia
GE Vernova is making bold moves in Australia with their Cypress 6MW workhorse turbine. With a renewed focus on power production and reliability, GE Vernova's…
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Equinor Stabilized Floating Wind, Vestas Custom Root Angles
This week on Uptime Power-Up, Equinor's system to keep their offshore floating wind platforms stable, Vestas's patent for customizing blade root angles, and…
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China’s Offshore Dominance and U.S. Market Reactions
This week Allen, Joel, and Phil discuss Bonfiglioli's advanced servo motors featured in PES Wind magazine, China's offshore wind dominance, and the economic…
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Investments in Indian Renewables, Enel €38B in Grid & Renewables
This week on News Flash, we discuss CIP and AMPIN Energy Transition's $300 million investment in Indian renewables, Enel investing €38 billion in grid and…
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Main Bearing Failures: Detection, Coatings, and Solutions with Malloy Wind
Allen Hall and Joel Saxum talk with Cory Mittleider from Malloy Wind about the complex world of wind turbine main bearings. Cory breaks down why traditional…
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Vestas Offshore Blade Repair, Siemens Gamesa Floating Power Optimization
This week on Uptime Power-Up we discuss Vestas' offshore blade repair method, Siemens Gamesa's way of optimizing power production for floating turbines, and a…
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Wind Industry Quality Crisis, US Election Impact on Renewables
This episode covers Vestas's manufacturing growth in Italy and Siemens Gamesa's quarterly results showing both gains and ongoing challenges. The hosts explore…
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Vattenfall Invests in Germany, Octopus $2B in Offshore
This week on News Flash, Vattenfall invests 5 billion euros in Germany through 2028, Octopus Energy has surpassed two billion dollars in offshore wind…
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Corio Generation’s Impact on Global Offshore Wind
Allen and Joel sit down with Jonathan Cole, CEO of Corio Generation and Chairman of the Global Wind Energy Council, for an illuminating discussion on the…
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GE Cypress Blade Tip Swap-out, Vestas Load Probability Control Method
This week on Uptime Power-Up, a method from Vestas for modifying control of a wind turbine using load probability, a blade tip swap-out for Cypress turbines…
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Suzlon’s Record Quarter, Wind O&M Australia, Critical Minerals in US
This week, Allen Hall and Joel Saxum explore Suzlon Energy’s record-breaking quarter, featuring a 5.1 GW order book and 96% earnings increase. They…
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DOF Acquires Maersk, Brookfield Invests in UK Offshore
This week on News Flash, Allen, Joel and Phil discuss DOF Group’s acquisition of Maersk Supply Service, TotalEnergies’ growth in the renewables…
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R&D Test Systems Builds Massive 25 MW Main Bearing Test Facility
In this episode, Peter Winther, Key Account Manager at R&D Test Systems, discusses the construction of the world’s most powerful main bearing test…
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Siemens Gamesa Blade Closeout Plates, Vestas & ZF Plastic Torque Tube
This week on Power-Up, we discuss Siemens Gamesa’s method for stabilizing wind turbine blades by installing closeout plates. Then Vestas and ZF’s…
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Why Are Australian Wind Farms Losing Money?
In this episode, Allen, Joel, Phil and Rosemary analyze why 38% of Australian wind farms are struggling with profitability despite stable PPAs. They explore…
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Avangrid Sells Kitty Hawk North, Saudi Arabia Localizes Towers
This week on Uptime News Flash, Avangrid sells the Kitty Hawk North lease area to Dominion Energy. In Saudia Arabia, the government signed two major…
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Stopping the Data Chaos: The Million-Dollar Challenge SkySpecs is Solving
In this episode, Allen and Joel speak with Tom Brady, CTO of SkySpecs, to discuss the challenges and solutions in managing multiple data sources in wind farm…
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Offshore Repair Platform, Adjustable Rotor Shaft, Glowing Tires
This week we discuss Flender’s adjustable rotor shaft assembly, designed to mitigate gear misalignment issues. Then Dolfines’ innovative solution…
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Wind Energy O&M Australia, Nacelle Homes, GE Vernova Update
In this episode, the hosts discuss GE Vernova’s financial results and blade issues, and announce the Wind Energy O&M Australia Conference. They also…
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Ocean Winds & Electrobras Offshore Brazil, Venterra Acquires Oceanscan
In this episode, we discuss Ocean Winds and Electrobras’ new partnership to develop offshore wind projects in Brazil, Copenhagen Infrastructure…
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C1 Connections: The Innovative Wind Turbine Foundation Interface
In this Uptime Spotlight, Joel Saxum discusses the C1 Wedge Connection with Managing Director of C1 Connections, Jasper Winkes. They explore how this…
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Drone Delivered LEP Robot, Vibration and Acoustic Sensor System
This week on Power-Up, Allen and Phil discuss Bachmann’s turbine monitoring system that combines vibration and acoustic sensing, Blade Robot’s…
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China’s Wind Turbine Price War and Global Market Impacts
This episode Allen and Phil examine China’s move to end its domestic wind turbine price war and its global market implications. They discuss…