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The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Allen Hall, Rosemary Barnes, Joel Saxum & Phil Totaro

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Uptime is a renewable energy podcast focused on wind energy and energy storage technologies. Experts Allen Hall, Rosemary Barnes, Joel Saxum and Phil Totaro break down the latest research, tech, and policy.
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Allen Hall interviews Anders Røpke, CEO of Wind Power LAB, about their innovative software product, LASSIE. LASSIE helps wind farm operators detect and mitigate lightning damage to their turbines by analyzing global lightning data and providing alerts when turbines may be at risk. With its affordable subscription model and seamless integration, LAS…
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AC883’s Lars Bendsen chats with Allen and Joel about their LiDAR systems for turbine alignment, drone inspection services including ultrasonic blade scanning, and expansion into internal turbine inspections using drones. AC883 continues bringing new wind turbine technologies to North America and allowing wind farms to keep producing energy. Reach o…
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Allen, Rosemary and Phil debate whether WindRunner, a huge airplane proposed to transport wind turbine blades offshore, makes sense for the industry. Plus they discuss an article from the latest edition of PES Wind Magazine from CLS Wind about their lifting platform used to assemble wind turbines. Allen and Phil learn that Rosemary is a five-time W…
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Masdar acquires stake in Terra-Gen, RWE’s stock price drops 25%, Global Wind Service signs agreement with RWE, and Maersk Supply Service partners with Edison Chouest Offshore for U.S. offshore wind farm installations. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard …
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Allen and Joel interview Tone Søndergaard, Director of the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub. The hub’s six-month accelerator program provides mentorship, industry connections, and resources to help startups scale. Tone shares insights from the first cohort’s outcomes and discusses the global application process for cohort two. If you’re interested in l…
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Allen Hall interviews Nicolai Johansen and Jesper Dal Hasager at DTU’s brand new R&D Rain Erosion Facility for testing leading edge erosion on wind turbine blades. They discuss the unique features and capabilities that make this one of the most sophisticated erosion testing rigs in the world. Visit https://wind.dtu.dk/facilities/leading-edge-erosio…
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This week we cover GE Vernova’s offshore wind backlog and plans for growth, the challenges Australia faces in streamlining wind farm approvals, a new fiber optic sensing technology for monitoring gearboxes from Sensing360, and NextEra’s plans to build a renewable hydrogen-based fertilizer plant in North Dakota. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our…
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Allen Hall, Philip Totaro, and Joel Saxum dive into the potential sale of VSB Group, Hydro Rein’s acquisition of a massive wind portfolio, and Iberdrola increasing its stake in Avangrid. They also analyze Macquarie Capital’s purchase of wind analytics firm ONYX Insight, providing expert insights on these pivotal moves shaping the clean energy indus…
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Allen and Joel speak to Michelle Bonnett from FibreGlast and Marvin Hirdler from Bergolin about their new UV-cured resin systems for repairing wind turbine blades. These UV resins allow for faster repairs in cold weather conditions when standard epoxy resins cannot cure properly. They’re a game-changer for extending the wind turbine blade repair se…
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Joel Saxum spoke to Alfred Crabtree from the Blade Repair Academy at Blades USA in Austin, TX. They discussed the challenges faced by blade repair technicians, including the physically demanding nature of the job, frequent travel, and high attrition rates. Crabtree also talks about the Blade Repair Academy’s mission to provide training and vetting …
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In this episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast, we discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' decision to replace their dollar dog night with a two-for-one deal, the latest developments in Equinor's Empire Wind One and Ørsted's Sunrise Wind projects in New York and the efficiency of HeliService's transportation to offshore turbines. Alberta's ban on ren…
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Masdar acquires stake in Dogger Bank South wind farm, Statkraft invests in Norwegian renewables, Siemens Energy secures credit line to support wind turbine subsidiary.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…
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Allen and Joel discuss power curve testing with John Bosche, co-founder of ArcVera Renewables and member of the IEC technical committee that sets the global 61400-12-1 standard. He breaks down the nitty-gritty details and complex requirements for accurately measuring a wind turbine's all-important power performance. Visit https://www.arcvera.com/ S…
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Nick Martocci, founder of Tower Training Academy and former Marine, joins the podcast to discuss his program that provides comprehensive wind turbine technician training with career development support and job placement assistance. With an accredited apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Labor, Tower Training Academy is well-position…
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This week we explore drone inspection certification stirring up Europe and the spin-off of Bladerobots from Vestas. Plus U.S. vs. Australian power trends, wind farms' community impact, and the potential of AI. And, could single blade turbines solve lightning issues?Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technol…
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Iberdrola sells of part of its Mexican business and plans to reinvest in renewables. ENGIE North America completes tax equity financing to fund U.S. solar and wind projects. Aquila and Octopus are in talks regarding a potential merger. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored…
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Allen Hall, Nicholas Gaudern, and Rodolfo Meleiro discuss leading edge erosion at the International Symposium on Leading Edge Erosion in Denmark, focusing on the current state of the problem, solutions, testing methods, and key takeaways from the conference.PowerCurve: https://powercurve.dk/Arthwind: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arth-wind-servi…
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Allen and Joel sat down with Will Friedl, CEO of Prometheus Wind, and Kevin Doffing with the Veterans Advanced Energy Project, both veterans working in wind, to discuss how military skills transfer to the renewables industry and tips for veterans and companies to connect.Check out Prometheus Wind: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prometheus-wind/Re…
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Recap of ACP OM&S, Siemens Energy Annual Shareholder Meeting and Siemens Gamesa's persisting 4X/5X turbine sales halt, and underperformance of Engie's Nordex 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 about Weather Guard's S…
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Amin Ahmadi of AP Renewables discusses how their new SCADAScope system uses data analytics to enable faster wind turbine troubleshooting and reduce downtime. Check out AP Renewables at https://aprenewables.com/.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightni…
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This week's episode covers Eversource exiting offshore wind, delays at Dogger Bank wind farm, honorees of the Queen Elizabeth engineering prize, and the return of Wind Farm of the Week featuring Kay Wind farm. Allen and Joel also look forward to attending ACP OMS in San Diego! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things …
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We discuss an offshore renewable insurance consortium launched by SCOR and Acrisure Re and EDPR's acquisition of Australian renewables firm ITPD to expand in the Asia Pacific. Plus, a look at the rising budget costs for clean energy tax credits in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and what it could mean for the growth of wind, solar and electric veh…
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CEO Josh Riedy explains how Thread's UNITI software platform enables intuitive data management and analysis for drone inspections at wind farms, creating integrated "electronic medical records" for turbines. Visit their website: https://thread.one/Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode …
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This week we spoke to Alex Fournier, a field operations manager who works on wind turbines in frigid temperatures, about the safety precautions and practices technicians need when doing turbine maintenance and repairs in extreme cold. Recommendations such as heated gear, taking breaks to warm up, and using procedures to mitigate risks like icefalls…
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This week we analyze recent news from Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, and Ørsted, including financial struggles, layoffs, and plans to regain profitability. The episode also covers offshore wind manufacturing expansion in the U.S., a fallen wind turbine rotor in Norway, and the need for better data sharing among wind farm owners and operators. Plus, if you…
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Leveraging new research, this News Flash episode dives into the Australian wind energy market, with insights from IntelStor on capacity, future growth, turbine tech, and factors impacting profitability like PPAs and maintenance costs. IntelStor provides valuable data and analysis on renewable energy markets, including this latest report on Australi…
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Lightning struck wind turbines in the U.S. over 77,000 times in 2023 alone. Vaisala Xweather Insight experts detail how their advanced National Lightning Detection Network tracks each bold strike in real-time. Learn how wind farm operators tap into this data to optimize turbine safety and uptime during fierce storms.Visit their website: https://www…
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This week we discuss Enel removing turbines from Osage Nation land, Dominion's 2.6GW offshore wind farm, delays and fallout from offshore wind projects in MD, NJ and NY, the impacts of long project timelines, energy trading opportunities in Denmark, and differences in mining rights between the US and Australia.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our …
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Energy traders in Europe are profiting from electricity price swings caused by fluctuating renewable energy generation. Equinor and BP are swapping their offshore wind assets to maximize earnings growth. RWE onshore wind and solar increased earnings by 50% in 2023. Spanish renewable energy company Ecoener is entering the Greek market with a 350MW, …
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We're revisiting a great episode with Nicholas Gaudern, CTO of PowerCurve, discussing their new AeroVista software. AeroVista uses drone inspection data to evaluate wind turbine blade damage and power production potential. Allen and Nicholas discuss how this technology enables strategic repair planning to maximize power recovery while avoiding unne…
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This is our 200th episode of Uptime! We kick off with a discussion about the similarities and differences between the blade issues at Siemens Gamesa and Boeing's recent door issue. Is engineering for aerospace and wind energy held to different standards? In both issues, who's at fault? Then a review of GE Vernova's Q4 2023 results--what does this m…
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This week we discuss General Atlantic's acquisition of Actus to expand into renewable energy, Cubico consolidating its UK renewable holdings, Northvolt securing project financing to expand its battery factory, and Mitsubishi's investment in European Energy's renewable assets.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wi…
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This week, Allen and Joel talk to Jonathan Zalar of IWTG Consulting about the complicated RCA process. With 20+ years of experience, Zalar details OEM investigations like analyzing turbine data, assessing damage on-site, and convening engineering teams to determine causes. By understanding the inner workings of the OEM process, operators can get th…
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Allen, Joel, Phil and Rosemary discuss the renewable energy landscape in Australia, maintenance challenges at the Hywind floating wind farm, and whether U.S. universities can provide value researching offshore wind designs versus leaving it to industry. Plus--Rosemary will be at Everything Electric Australia! Use code EEROSIE for 20% off your ticke…
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Allen, Joel and Phil discuss Eversource's offshore wind exit, BlackRock's blockbuster G.I.P. buyout, and how GE's massive SunZia turbine order is powering the Western Hemisphere's largest wind farm in this episode.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Ligh…
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In this episode, Allen and Joel speak with ABB's Daniel Gerber, Senior VP, Global Product Group Manager Wind, System Drives and WindESCo's Founder and CEO Mo Dua about their companies' new partnership. They are combining ABB's capabilities in wind turbine electrical systems with WindESCo's optimization software platforms. This collaboration aims to…
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This week we discuss New York's delayed/canceled offshore wind contracts and the effects on future electricity demands, new port facilities for wind manufacturing, and a US-based initiative to paint turbine blades black to reduce bird collisions. Joel Saxum, Rosemary Barnes, Phil Totaro and Allen Hall bring you the latest in wind energy news, techn…
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Statkraft plans to invest 1 billion euros in wind energy in Norway. TPI Composites expands its supply agreements with Nordex to manufacture blades in Turkey. Siemens transferred an additional 8% stake in Siemens Energy to its pension fund. What does this mean for the industry?Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things w…
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Allen and Joel flew to Riga, Latvia to meet with Dainis Kruze and Greta Krumina from Aerones. In this exclusive interview, they discuss how Aerones is transforming wind turbine maintenance with advanced robotics and AI, from lightning protection systems testing to leading edge repairs and more. Allen and Joel get a tour of their new manufacturing s…
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The Uptime Wind Energy podcast provides in-depth discussions about the latest news and developments in the wind energy industry. In this episode, the hosts Allen Hall, Joel Saxum, and Philip Totaro dive into topics including Vestas' record 1.1 GW turbine order for a project in New Mexico, proposed federal regulations to streamline environmental rev…
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A proposed merger aims to create one of the largest renewable investment trusts in London. Vestas has bounced back from previous issues to receive its largest ever US turbine order. Brazilian turbine manufacturer WEG is emerging as a global wind power player through a new partnership with a European company.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our wee…
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Rosemary had a great discussion with blade expert Mohammed Fajar about blade defects, the blade design and certification process, and how optimization and automation could improve blade quality. Mohammed provides perspective on recent issues with turbine OEMs like Siemens Gamesa, and expresses optimism about wind power's future, particularly offsho…
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This week, the team discusses the collapse of a crane hoisting wire rope while offloading a turbine in Houston, revealing issues with corrosion and grease buildup on cables. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Then we move to the impacts of severe thunderstorms and lightning strikes on wind turbine damage and rising insurance costs. We got some offshore w…
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In this episode of NewsFlash, we discuss FairWind's acquisition of Wind 1000 to expand its wind installation business internationally. Acciona Energía is selling wind and solar assets to raise capital for future projects, Repsol ordered turbines from Vestas for a new wind farm in Spain. And Ambuja Cement, owned by the Adani Group, announced plans t…
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We decided to re-run one of our most important episodes of the year. The IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection specification is in the process of being amended. The proposed updated will add more instructions and information for Lightning Detection and Measurement Systems. Lightning monitors are available in a variety of types and sizes. From the basic…
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This episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast features an interview with Gregory Poulos, CEO of ArcVera Renewables, to discuss how the company's work is helping operators improve wind farm performance. We discuss wind resource assessments, wake modeling, repowering with new turbine technology, evaluating offshore wind resources, and accounting for…
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An article about the benefits of being a wind technician is bringing attention to the industry! After some advice for getting into the industry, we discuss Vestas getting the green light on their GIANT new offshore turbine - the V236-15MW. Phil gives us the scoop on plans for the Port of Long Beach to drop nearly $5 billion on offshore wind real es…
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We discuss several recent deals in the renewables industry, including Eolus Vind's agreement to acquire 2.3GW of Finnish wind and solar projects from YIT Energy for a bargain price of 25 million euros. Phil Totaro and Joel Saxum analyze the surprisingly low price tag and discuss other renewable energy M&A activity and financing challenges. French d…
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This episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast features Josh Rangel, founder and CEO of Rangel Renewables, a rapidly growing company providing renewable energy solutions. Josh discusses how he is partnering with community colleges to train new wind technicians to meet surging industry demand, his plans to expand into repowering projects with his cr…
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The whole Uptime crew is back together this week! They debate the future of segmented wind turbine blades--are they needed anymore? Plus Vestas moves to boost its services business by fully acquiring weather forecasting firm Utopus Insights. Also, Fraunhofer's development of a drone-sprayed, biodegradable blade coating to prevent icing, and the cha…
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