The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Terra-Gen’s 238.5 MW project in Texas is now fully operational and the Philippines just awarded approvals for more than 10 GWs of renewables. Plus Nordex and Siemens Gamesa are optimistic about their future. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard...

Morten Handberg, Principal Consultant at Wind Power LAB , joins the show to discuss the many variables within wind turbine blades that operators may not be aware of. From design to materials and operation, understanding your blades is crucial to making informed decisions in the field. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsore...

The crew discusses Equinor’s significant investment in Ørsted, while Ørsted denies plans to merge. They also cover Jupiter Bach’s new plant in Colorado and the upcoming Wind Operation and Maintenance Australia 2026 event. Register for ORE Catapult’s UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight ! Learn more about Composite Inspection and Consulting ! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News ,...

Vestas continues to make headwinds in the US, despite the current administration’s disdain for wind energy. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard’s  StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit.  Follow the show on  Facebook ,  YouTube ,  Twitter ,  Li...

The CDC is investigating offshore wind farms and Virginia Wind has paused blade installations, while the rest of the world installs and benefits from offshore wind. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard’s  StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrof...

Allen and Joel are joined by Matthew Stead, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of EOLIGIX-PING , at the SkySpecs Customer Forum 2025. They discuss the biggest takeaways from the forum, new developments at EOLOGIX-PING, and the upcoming Wind Energy O&M Australia event. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by ...

Allen and Yolanda discuss operational shifts driven by the IRA bill, focusing on the importance of long-term operational strategies, collaboration, and advanced monitoring solutions. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard’s  StrikeTape Wind Turbine LP...

Alex Fournier, General Manager at Enerteck Wind Services , returns to the spotlight to discuss the company’s growth from specialized blade repair into a full-service wind maintenance provider. Fournier shares how Enerteck is positioning itself to support Quebec’s ambitious wind expansion plans while navigating the unique challenges of Canada’s shortened repair seasons. Sign up no...

Allen, Rosemary, and Yolanda discuss the IEA’s 27% cut to offshore wind forecasts, GE’s wind financials, and Ming Yang’s revolutionary 50MW dual-rotor turbine. Register for the next SkySpecs Webinar ! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather...

This episode covers three major wind power milestones: Germany hitting 51 GW of wind output with negative electricity prices, France launching its first floating offshore wind farm without subsidies, and Australia’s Goyder South becoming South Australia’s largest wind farm at 412 MW. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode...

Eric van Genuchten, COO and Co-founder of Sensing360 , explains how fiber optic technology is changing gearbox monitoring by catching failures that standard vibration sensors miss. The company’s system uses light-based sensors mounted directly onto planetary gearboxes to measure tiny steel deformations and load changes, providing early warning for the 10% of catastrophic failures current mon...

Register for the next SkySpecs Webinar ! Allen, Joel, Rosemary, joined by Yolanda Padron, discuss RWE’s pilot project using drones to transport equipment uptower. Plus Mingyang has announced plans to invest $2B into a UK offshore wind manufacturing center. And Renvo’ article in PES Wind Magazine highlights the needs for a convenient spare parts marketplace in the wind industry. Sign up...

Solar and wind power are outpacing coal for the first time globally. However, the US faces challenges in meeting clean energy goals due to material shortages, a lack of skilled workers, and political roadblocks. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard’...

Allen and Joel speak with SkySpec’s Chief Revenue Officer, Josh Goryl, at the SkySpecs Customer Forum. With record attendance, the forum emphasized industry collaboration, data amalgamation, and the application of AI for optimizing wind and solar renewable energy assets. SkySpecs announced their expansion into the solar industry, leveraging their established wind solutions to streamline data...

Allen and Rosemary discuss the upcoming Wind O&M Australia 2026 conference, Ørsted’s major restructuring announcement , and the BirdVision bird collision avoidance system. They also explore Nordex’s new cold-climate turbine for Canada and the ongoing challenges of blade icing protection systems. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technolog...

While European wind giants like Maersk and Ørsted face cancellations and layoffs, America’s offshore wind projects in Virginia and Massachusetts are surging ahead, proving that genuine energy demand trumps political headwinds when the physics and economics align. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Gu...

Emily Rees and Magnus Willett from ORE Catapult discuss the upcoming UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight in Edinburgh. The event brings together innovative companies that are establishing the UK as a global leader in offshore wind energy, from small startups to major manufacturers. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsor...

The hosts cover some recent turbine failures, Onyx Insight’s new CEO and strategic acquisitions, research about wind turbine farmland contracts, and an article about hybrid brakes by Dellner. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard’s  S...

OEG celebrates 500 offshore turbine toilet installations while BlackRock acquires AES for $38 billion, signaling continued investment despite global wind auction slowdowns and European wind droughts. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard’s  StrikeTap...

Kyle Mason (Associate Planner) and Robert Freudenberg (VP, Energy & Environment Program) from the Regional Plan Association break down why New Jersey electricity rates spiked 17-20% in June 2024. They explore how outdated grid infrastructure, AI-driven energy demand, and stalled renewable projects are creating a perfect storm for ratepayers. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email...

The crew discusses the Chinese S1500 airborne wind turbine, how NLMK DanSteel manufactures steel for offshore wind, and results from ORE Catapult showing extended blade lifetimes. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard’s  StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS r...

This episode covers how the wind industry is adapting to political and regulatory challenges, from Ørsted’s legal battle to restart Revolution Wind to a wind executive preparing to row across the Atlantic for ocean conservation. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more abo...

Jewel Williams, an engineering manager at Ørsted, shares insights about managing a diverse renewables portfolio and the distinct challenges of offshore and onshore wind. Leading operations of over 27 sites, containing wind, solar, and battery storage, Jewel showcases the skillset needed to successfully work in wind. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind tech...

Allen and Joel discuss the best conferences in the wind industry in the upcoming months. Across the world, the wind industry is coming together to better the industry and share knowledge. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Learn more about Weather Guard’s  StrikeTape Wind Turbi...

ONYX Insight has acquired UK-based ELEVEN-I, a company that specializes in advanced blade monitoring technology. The acquisition shows the wind industry’s move towards supporting companies that can prevent expensive turbine breakdowns. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard Lightning Tech . Le...