Climate Chronicles

Collecting and monitoring analytics is one thing, but it’s what you do with all that data that really counts.  In this episode of the Climate Chronicles podcast, i4SEE’s CEO Christopher Gray and Richard Distl, COO, explore the world of turbine analytics and how they turn data into results.   Christopher and Richard pull insights from their vast experience in the wind industry and ex...

There’s so much more to turbine condition monitoring than vibration measurements. As wind turbine design and monitoring technology evolves, the potential to collect more data to predict faults is increasing.   To discuss the extent of condition monitoring of wind turbines in today’s industry, we welcomed Michael Stone, Senior Manager of Reliability Engineering at RWE Clean Energy, to the...

What role do utility companies have to play in the renewable energy industry?   In this episode of Climate Chronicles, we invited Chuck Conlen, VP of Renewable Energy at DTE Energy, to share his perspectives on the industry and details about the important work that his team has been doing to ensure the future of reliable renewable assets.   DTE Energy made its first strides in...

Reliability and maintenance play key roles in managing wind assets. It’s not enough to simply invest in the latest technology or brand new turbines — sooner or later, these new assets will require upgrades, maintenance, and repairs. How we manage those repairs can make all the difference to output, safety, and reliability.   To learn more about what goes into managing reliability and mai...

The work certainly doesn’t stop at construction when it comes to renewable energy assets. For the wind industry, there’s a great deal of management and maintenance behind the scenes to keep assets performing at their best.   We wanted to learn more about what it takes to properly manage a portfolio of wind energy assets, the challenges of doing so, how blade engineers collaborate with OE...

What does development in the renewable energy industry look like today?  We asked Pauline Searles, Senior Project Engineer at Enel North America, to join this episode of Climate Chronicles to provide their perspective.  In this episode, Pauline shares some insights into their role and the kind of projects they work on. We also hear their thoughts on the importance of battery storage, the...

What role do artificial intelligence and machine learning play in the modern wind industry? As machine learning and AI become more commonplace in data analysis and automation, we wanted to discuss how this affects the wind industry specifically. We invited SkySpecs’ Shweta Khushu, Engineering Manager, Computer Vision, and Akshay Iyer, Computer Vision Engineer - Full stack, to this episode of Clima...

Each year brings new challenges and opportunities for the renewable energy industry. And 2023 is no different. We spoke with Laura Sherman, President of Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, about the Michigan EIBC’s energy innovation plans for the next year. In this episode of Climate Chronicles, Laura highlights what her organization does, her role and route into the industry and what the...

Every role in the renewable energy industry has its challenges. But they each have their own unique and exciting opportunities too.  On this episode of Climate Chronicles, we speak with Jeremy Law, Vice President of Commercial Asset Management at Longroad Energy. He reveals his route into the industry, and his role at Longroad, and lays out what he believes are the key challenges and opportun...

What are the top technology trends impacting the wind energy industry? We spoke with Nicholas Gaudern, Chief Technology Officer at PowerCurve, about his work, his insights into turbine monitoring, asset management, AEP loss, and more. Josh Goryl, Chief Revenue Officer at SkySpecs also joins to co-host with Sarah Leitz, our Chief Marketing Officer.  PowerCurve is a Danish company that provides...

What’s next for condition monitoring systems (CMS) in the wind industry? CMS in the wind turbine industry is vital to ensure proper maintenance of wind assets. But as the industry expands and condition monitoring becomes more complex, we need the right tools and technology for the job. To share their insights into CMS and what Horizon CMS has to offer, Allan Larson, VP of CMS Products, and Nicole...

Recently, SkySpecs partnered with Word About Wind to discuss some of the wider challenges the renewable energy market is facing. After a boardroom discussion about issues such as inflation, energy prices, long-term service contracts, and supply chain issues, we continue that conversation for this episode of Climate Chronicles. We spoke with SkySpecs’ Chief Operating Officer, Ray O’Neill, and our V...

Welcome to Climate Chronicles by SkySpecs – a new podcast that explores all the latest wind and renewable energy trends, industry expertise, and the best practices we use to deliver the most efficient energy generation in the world. Join Sarah Leitz and Josh Goryl for in-depth interviews with stakeholders from across the wind industry. They cover topics such as operation and maintenance, data-driv...