The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

The Uptime hosts examine Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s federal oversight mandate, the administration’s plan to replace Idaho’s cancelled Lava Ridge Wind Farm with six nuclear reactors, and critique a recent wind conference in Australia. The discussion also covers French utility EDF’s plan to sell 50% of its North American wind portfolio to raise 2 billion euros for nucle...

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 a major clean energy deal in the UK and Germany. 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...

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 transition from oil and gas, the unique tender process, and the global implications of a successful execution. Learn more about the Utsira Nord bidding process ! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind...

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 executive order from the White House targeting ‘unreliable’ wind and solar energy sources, analyzing its potential effects on tax credits and the renewable energy market. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update...

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 new data center regulations in Ohio. 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  St...

Jon Zalar, founder of IWTG Consulting, discusses the challenges of wind turbine maintenance, emphasizing the rise in turbine failures and the importance of root cause analysis (RCA). Proactive maintenance, proper documentation, and expert consultation will help to mitigate issues and ensure turbine efficiency. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology...

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 government’s halted wind farm tender, and the complexities of laying seabed cables for wind farms. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weather Guard...

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 megawatt turbine has been approved for testing and the UK has greenlit the 1.5 gigawatt Mona Offshore Wind Farm. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Wea...

Jason Moody from GreenSpur discusses their innovative axial flux generator technology, which promises to reduce weight and complexity in wind turbines, offering greater efficiency and lower maintenance costs. 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 ...

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 field. The Babbitt Ranch wind farm is this week’s Wind Farm of the Week. 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...

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 of PEAK Wind, along with the acquisition of the Northconnect Interconnector project by Flotation Energy and Vargronn. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Wea...

Antoine Larvol, CTO of Windar Photonics , discusses how their continuous wave LiDAR technology enhances wind turbine performance through optimization and monitoring, increasing AEP and reducing loads, particularly for legacy turbines. 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...

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 TotalEnergies winning a German offshore wind auction and Pemamek’s advanced welding capabilities. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by ...

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 Great British Energy, Turkey’s ambitious wind energy goals, and new leadership at the Global Wind Energy Council. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by ...

Alejandro Cabrera Muñoz, CEO and founder of Green Eagle Solutions , discusses their ARSOS platform and how it helps wind farm operators manage technical complexities, market volatility, and regulatory changes by automating turbine issue responses for increased productivity and revenue. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsor...

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 HeliService USA’s offshore ambulance service and the recent construction delays at Atlantic Shores and Vineyard Wind. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode i...

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 proposes an ambitious $10 billion offshore wind project. 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...

Howard Penrose from MotorDoc discusses their electrical signature monitoring for wind turbines that offers precise diagnostics, enabling cost-effective preventative maintenance and lifetime extension. 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  StrikeTa...

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 offshore wind with Bill C-49, and the installation of Vestas’ 7.2 MW turbine in Germany. And the Coyote Wind Farm in Texas as the Wind Farm of the Week. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things...

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 $1.1 billion funding for a major wind project, and France commissioning its first floating wind farm. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News , our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by  Weath...

Carlos Oliveira, CEO of Fibersail , discusses their advanced fiber optic technology for early detection of wind turbine blade damage, reducing downtime and optimizing maintenance for wind farm operators. 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  Strik...

This week we discuss Australia’s recent cancellation of wind projects due to political changes and community opposition, the complexities of grid interconnects, and the need for strategic renewable energy planning. 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 Gua...

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, and a surge in American clean energy investment. 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 ...

Joseph Chacon, CEO of Padge LLC, discusses the impact of electrical harmonics on wind turbines and solar systems, providing insights into causes, consequences, and effective solutions for improving power quality. 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&...

Lene Hellstern, Director of Engineering at PEAK Wind , discusses the complexities of onshore wind siting, the advantages of using LIDAR technology, and strategic considerations for turbine selection. 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...