The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Episodes
Danish Renewables Push in Australia, Nearthlab Does Defense
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Denmark’s royal trade mission brings 54 companies to Australia’s renewables market. Plus the UK opens CFD allocation round eight for up to...
UK Unlocks 10 GW Offshore Wind, Revolution Wind Powers Up
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers Britain’s radar fix unlocking 10 GW of offshore wind, Revolution Wind delivering first power off Rhode Island, typhoon-proof turbin...
Sunrez Prepreg Cuts Blade Repairs to Minutes
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bret Tollgaard from Sunrez joins to discuss UV-curing prepreg that cuts blade repair time by up to 90% and has recently recieved OEM approval. Sign u...
UK Drops Offshore Wind Tariffs, Ming Yang in Germany
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses the UK removing tariffs on offshore wind equipment, Vineyard Wind’s final blade shipment from New Bedford, and Ming Yang join...
Vineyard Wind Finishes, Maersk Viridis Heads to New York
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers a week of offshore wind milestones including the Maersk Viridis sailing toward New York, Revolution Wind’s first power delivery, Vi...
Plaswire’s Blade Recycling Breakthrough
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Billingsly, CEO at Plaswire, joins to discuss how the company recycles wind turbine blades into construction materials, timber replacements, an...
ACP OM&S Falls Short, Vestas CEO Threatens Denmark Exit
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen reports live from ACP OM&S in Orlando, where the crew discusses high attendance costs, a pay-to-play model that shuts out newcomers, and how...
Moray West Offline, Iberdrola in Australia
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers a substation failure that has left Scotland’s 882 MW Moray West farm half-offline since November, GE Vernova’s new Italy cont...
OWGP Drives UK Offshore Wind Manufacturing Growth
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Giddings of the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership joins to discuss the UK’s industrial growth plan for offshore wind, the five priority sup...
TPI Sale Delayed By $100M Claims, WindEurope Calls for Unity
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Rosemary, Yolanda, and Matthew discuss highlights from Blades USA including the carbon blade debate. Plus TPI Composites’ bankruptcy sale...
Nova Scotia’s Wind West Plan, Rivian Tries Wind
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers Nova Scotia’s ambitious 60 GW Wind West offshore plan and the standoff between Ottawa and developers over who invests first. Plus a...
BladeBUG Tackles Serial Blade Defects with Robotics
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Cieslak, CEO of BladeBug, joins the show to discuss how their walking robot is making ultrasonic blade inspections faster and more accessible. T...
WOMA 2026 Recap Live from Melbourne
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Rosemary, and Yolanda, joined by Morten Handberg from Wind Power LAB, recap WOMA 2026 live from Melbourne. The crew discusses leading edge eros...
TPI Blade Factory Bids, Vestas Wins Offshore Deal
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers Vestas’ turbine supply deal with RWE for the 1.4 GW Vanguard West offshore project in England and its bid for TPI Composites’...
WOMA 2026: Where Will Australian Wind Be in Five Years?
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at the Wind Operation and Maintenance Australia 2026 conference, Allen, Rosemary, Matthew, and Yolanda are joined by Thomas Schlegl for ...
Australia’s Wind Manufacturing Push, Ming Yang in Scotland
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Rosemary, and Yolanda discuss Ming Yang’s proposed $1.5 billion factory in Scotland and why the UK government is hesitating. Plus the cha...
Goldwind’s 20 MW Turbine, Recyclable Blade Breakthrough
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers the world’s first 20 MW offshore wind turbine now grid-connected in China, a European breakthrough in recyclable blade composites, ...
Armour Edge Expands Manufacturing and Blade Database
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel are joined by Will Howell from Armour Edge in Edinburgh, Scotland. They discuss how Armour Edge’s semi-rigid polymer shields prot...
Vestas Q4 Profits, EU Probes Goldwind Subsidies
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Rosemary, and Yolanda, joined by Matthew Stead, discuss Vestas’ Q4 earnings beating competitors but disappointing investors, and the late...
Vestas Sees Auctions Recover, Siemens Gamesa Spinoff Debate
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen’s optimism on European auction reforms and bilateral CfDs, Australia’s Warradarge wind farm expans...
Morten Handberg Breaks Down Leading Edge Erosion
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Morten Handberg, Uptime’s blade whisperer, returns to the show to tackle leading edge erosion. He covers the fatigue physics behind rain erosion...
North Sea Summit, Vineyard Wind Back to Work
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, and Yolanda discuss the North Sea Summit where nine European countries committed to 100 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity and the massi...
US Offshore Wind Restarts After Court Injunctions
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers four US offshore wind projects winning injunctions to resume construction, including major updates from Dominion Energy’s Coastal V...
Inside ATT and SSE’s Faskally Safety Leadership Centre
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen visits the Faskally Safety Leadership Centre with Mark Patterson, Director of Safety, Health, and Environment at SSE, and Dermot Kerrigan, Direc...
Siemens Rejects SGRE Sale, Quali Drone Thermal Imaging
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, and Yolanda discuss Siemens Energy’s decision to keep their wind business despite pressure from hedge funds, with the CEO projectin...
North Sea Summit Commits to 100 GW Offshore Wind
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers Equinor’s Hywind Tampen floating wind farm achieving an impressive 51.6% capacity factor in 2025. Plus nine nations commit to 100 G...
CanREA Operators Summit Tackles Aging Fleets
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel are joined by Mathieu Cōté from CanREA to preview the upcoming Operators Summit in Toronto. With many Canadian wind projects reaching...
UK Awards 8.4 GW Offshore, US Allows Offshore Construction
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, Rosemary, and Yolanda cover major offshore wind developments on both sides of the Atlantic. In the US, Ørsted’s Revolution Wind wo...
Empire Wind Resumes, Ørsted Eyes Chinese Turbines
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers court victories allowing Empire Wind and Revolution Wind construction to resume, while Vineyard Wind joins the legal fight. In the UK, En...
EchoBolt’s BoltWave Simplifies Turbine Bolt Inspections
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel are joined by Pete Andrews, Managing Director at EchoBolt. They discuss the company’s new BoltWave inspection device, the shift f...
US Offshore Wind Halts, Japan Launches First Floating Farm
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, Rosemary, and Yolanda discuss the ongoing federal halt on US offshore wind projects and mounting lawsuits from Equinor, Ørsted, and Domi...
Ørsted Loses €1.5M Daily, Equinor Sets Empire Wind Deadline
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers the deepening US offshore wind crisis as Ørsted reports losing €1.5 million daily on American projects and Equinor sets a January 16 d...
Inside Wind Turbine Insurance with Nathan Davies
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel are joined by Nathan Davies from Lloyd Warwick to discuss the world of wind energy insurance. Topics include market cycles, the risks o...
TPI Composites Bankruptcy, Vestas Buys Mexico Factories
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, and Yolanda examine TPI Composites’ Chapter 11 proceedings, including the Oaktree Capital secured debt controversy and Vestas’...
Trump Suspends Offshore Wind Leases, Airloom Turbines
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers the Trump administration’s suspension of five East Coast offshore wind leases on national security grounds, and the wave of lawsuit...
CICNDT Brings Advanced Blade Inspections to Wind Energy
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel are joined by Jeremy Heinks of CICNDT to discuss the critical need for pre-installation blade inspections, especially as safe-harbored ...
Trump Halts Offshore Wind Projects, DJI Drone Ban Hits Industry
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, and Rosemary break down the Trump administration’s sudden halt of five major offshore wind projects, including Coastal Virginia Off...
Wind Energy 2025 Year in Review, Coal Surpassed
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen delivers the 2025 state of the wind industry. For the first time, wind and solar produced more electricity than coal worldwide. The US added 36%...
Vestas Buys TPI Assets, GE Supply Chain in Doubt
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, Rosemary, and Yolanda break down the TPI Composites bankruptcy fallout. Vestas is acquiring TPI’s Mexico and India operations while...
Empire Offshore Progress, New RWE Offshore Farm Approved
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers forecasts for 46 GW of new US wind capacity by 2029, driven by data centers and reshoring. Plus Equinor’s Empire Wind project stays...
Wind Industry Lifting Innovation with Gregory Kocsis
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel are joined by Gregory Kocsis, lifting technology expert, to discuss the gap between European and US crane operations. They cover multi-...
Ørsted Sells EU Onshore, UK Wind Manufacturing Push
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, and Yolanda recap the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight in Edinburgh and Great British Energy’s £1 billion manufacturing pus...
Judge Ends US Wind Moratorium, GB Energy Invests £1 Billion
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers a federal judge striking down the US wind energy moratorium, calling it arbitrary and capricious. Plus Maryland opens offshore wind bids ...
Morten Handberg Decodes Blade Damage Categories
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morten Handberg, Principal Consultant at Wind Power LAB, returns to discuss blade damage categorization. From transverse cracks and leading edge erosi...
German Bird Study Finds 99% Avoid Turbines, SunZia Progress
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, Rosemary, and Yolanda discuss a German study finding 99.8% of birds avoid wind turbines, challenging long-standing collision risk models....
Australia Loses Offshore Project, Ecowende Moves Forward
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers Ecowende’s first monopile installation in the Netherlands, designed to be the most ecological offshore wind farm ever built. Plus I...
WindQuest Advisors on Managing TSA & FSA Negotiations
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel sit down with Dan Fesenmeyer of Windquest Advisors to discuss turbine supply agreement fundamentals, negotiation leverage, and how tari...
Statkraft Sells Offshore Wind, Torsional Blade Testing
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Yolanda discuss Statkraft’s workforce cuts and sale of its Swedish offshore wind projects. They also cover ORE Catapult’s partne...
Europe Weighs Chinese Turbines Against Energy Independence
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers the debate over Chinese wind turbines in Europe, from data security concerns and unfair subsidies to the risk of trading one energy depen...
The 2025 Uptime Thanksgiving Special
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, and Yolanda share their annual Thanksgiving reflections on a year of major changes in wind energy. They discuss industry collaboration, t...
Funding vs Engineering, Edinburgh and WOMA Plans
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel, Rosemary, and Yolanda discuss Modvion's €39M grant for wooden wind turbine towers, leading to a discussion about funding vs. engineerin...
Nordex Crypto Theft, Goldwind Turbine Asbestos
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen covers positive developments like EDF's 261 MW Serra das Almas wind farm in Brazil, Ørsted's offshore progress in the US, and Shell's hydrogen ...
SkySpecs Supports European Wind Growth
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel sit down with Michael McQueenie, Head of Sales for SkySpecs in Europe at the SkySpecs Customer Forum. They discuss the booming European...
LM Wind Power Cuts 60% of Denmark Staff
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses LM Wind Power's dramatic layoff of 60% of remaining Danish staff, dropping from 90 to just 31 workers. What does this mean for thou...
Terra-Gen, Nordex & Siemens Gamesa Improve
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Nor...
The Blade Whisperer Returns with Morten Handberg
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morten Handberg, Principal Consultant at Wind Power LAB, joins the show to discuss the many variables within wind turbine blades that operators may no...
Ørsted Denies Equinor Merger, WOMA 2026 Tickets Live
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses Equinor's significant investment in Ørsted, while Ørsted denies plans to merge. They also cover Jupiter Bach's new plant in Color...
Vestas Succeeds in US Despite Challenges
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
CDC Investigates Offshore Wind in the US
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The CDC is investigating offshore wind farms and Virginia Wind has paused blade installations, while the rest of the world installs and benefits from ...
EOLOGIX-PING Lightning Sensors Join SkySpecs Horizon
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Wind Operations is Changing Across the US
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Yolanda discuss operational shifts driven by the IRA bill, focusing on the importance of long-term operational strategies, collaboration, an...
Enerteck Expands Wind Services Across Canada
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Fournier, General Manager at Enerteck Wind Services, returns to the spotlight to discuss the company's growth from specialized blade repair into ...
GE Vernova Q3 Results, Offshore Wind Struggles Worldwide
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Germany Hits Negative Prices As France Goes Subsidy-Free
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers three major wind power milestones: Germany hitting 51 GW of wind output with negative electricity prices, France launching its fir...
Sensing360’s Fiber Optics Catch Gearbox Failures Early
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric van Genuchten, COO and Co-founder of Sensing360, explains how fiber optic technology is changing gearbox monitoring by catching failures that sta...
Mingyang UK Manufacturing, RWE Cargo Drones
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Register for the next SkySpecs Webinar! Allen, Joel, Rosemary, joined by Yolanda Padron, discuss RWE's pilot project using drones to transport equipme...
Renewables Surpass Coal Globally, Despite US Setbacks
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
SkySpecs Customer Forum Recap with Josh Goryl
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel speak with SkySpec's Chief Revenue Officer, Josh Goryl, at the SkySpecs Customer Forum. With record attendance, the forum emphasized in...
Ørsted Restructuring, Nordex Cold-Climate Turbine
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Rosemary discuss the upcoming Wind O&M Australia 2026 conference, Ørsted's major restructuring announcement, and the BirdVision bird collis...
Wind Power Succeeds to Meet Energy Needs
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While European wind giants like Maersk and Ørsted face cancellations and layoffs, America's offshore wind projects in Virginia and Massachusetts are ...
ORE Catapult Showcases UK Wind Innovation
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Rees and Magnus Willett from ORE Catapult discuss the upcoming UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight in Edinburgh. The event brings together i...
New ONYX CEO, Smarter Farmland Contracts
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts cover some recent turbine failures, Onyx Insight's new CEO and strategic acquisitions, research about wind turbine farmland contracts, and a...
Offshore Turbine Toilets, BlackRock’s $38B Acquisition
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OEG celebrates 500 offshore turbine toilet installations while BlackRock acquires AES for $38 billion, signaling continued investment despite global w...
RPA on New Jersey’s Electricity Rate Emergency
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Mason (Associate Planner) and Robert Freudenberg (VP, Energy & Environment Program) from the Regional Plan Association break down why New Jersey ...
Chinese Airborne Wind Turbines, Extended Blade Lifetimes
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses the Chinese S1500 airborne wind turbine, how NLMK DanSteel manufactures steel for offshore wind, and results from ORE Catapult show...
The Wind Industry Remains Resilient
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers how the wind industry is adapting to political and regulatory challenges, from Ørsted's legal battle to restart Revolution Wind t...
Managing Renewables at Ørsted with Jewel Williams
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jewel Williams, an engineering manager at Ørsted, shares insights about managing a diverse renewables portfolio and the distinct challenges of offsho...
Uptime’s Guide to Upcoming Wind Energy Events
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bet...
ONYX Insight Acquires ELEVEN-I
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ONYX Insight has acquired UK-based ELEVEN-I, a company that specializes in advanced blade monitoring technology. The acquisition shows the wind indust...
We4Ce & CNC Onsite’s Re-FIT Blade Root Repair Goes Global
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edo Kuipers from We4Ce and Søren Kellenberger from CNC Onsite discuss their Re-FIT blade root repair solution, which has been successfully implemente...
Taiwan Offshore Cable Damage & Japan’s Floating Wind Center
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses Husum Wind, Arthwind's blade consulting work featured in PES Wind, and a major cable damage incident at Taiwan's Greater Changhua o...
Denmark & Germany Share Offshore Wind Power
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An offshore wind farm near the island of Bornholm, Denmark shows how international energy sharing creates global energy progress. Sign up now for ...
Wildlife Acoustics’ SMART System Protects Bats
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mona Doss from Wildlife Acoustics discusses how wind operators can address bat conservation and regulatory risks with their SMART System. Their techno...
US Offshore Wind Offensive & Industry Impact
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel discuss the aggressive actions by the Trump administration against offshore wind projects. They also consider the broader implications ...
Arkansas’ Data Center Problem
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arkansas is set to welcome $12 billion in new data centers that will require significant electricity, while recent legislation has made it nearly impo...
PowerCurve’s Innovative Performance Analysis
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Gaudern, CTO of Denmark-based Power Curve, discusses how advanced blade scanning, aerodynamic upgrades, and the AeroVista tool are transformi...
Revolution Wind Stopped, Section 232 Investigation
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses the Trump administration's stoppage of Revolution Wind and US Wind, despite billions already invested. They analyze the Commerce De...
Trump Helps China Dominate Wind
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump Administration begins a Section 232 investigation to block foreign-owned wind in the US. Meanwhile, China continues to pull ahead. Sign ...
Motordoc Reveals the True Story of Spain’s Power Crisis
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Penrose, President of Motordoc LLC, returns to discuss the complexities of modern electrical grids. The conversation covers the inaccuracies su...
Wind Impacts Railroad Safety? And Other False Flags
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses the Federal Department of Transportation's concerns over wind turbines interfering with railroads, the USDA's stance on renewable e...
Revolution Wind Stopped by BOEM
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen discusses the halting of Revolution Wind by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The order comes as part of a larger political motion t...
Bonus Content: Renewables Opposition & TPI’s Financial Outlook
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Phil, and Rosemary continue the discussion from Tuesday's episode, diving into renewables opposition and TPI's financial situation. Sign up...
TPI Files Bankruptcy, Ørsted Fundraising Round
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses TPI Composites' chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and Ørsted's $9 billion fundraising amid financial challenges. Joel gives an update a...
US Moving Back to Coal? Iowa Sticks with Wind
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Iowa to announce plans to end wind energy subsidies, despite Iowa generating 60% of its electricity from wind pow...
Danish Wind Power Academy’s Turbine-Specific Training
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Øbell Nielsen, CEO of Danish Wind Power Academy, discusses their customized, on-site, hands-on training programs for wind turbine technicians. T...
Indian Domestic Wind Regulation, German Offshore Bid
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Joel and Phil discuss Germany's failed offshore wind auction, India's new regulations for domestic wind turbine components, and the need for re...
Marinus Link Approval, Ørsted Strategic Pivot
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen discusses Australia's 'Marinus Link' power grid connection, a $990 million wind and battery project by Acciona, and the Bank of Ireland's major ...
Gulf Wind Technology Advances Wind Turbine Innovation
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen Hall and Joel Saxum visit Gulf Wind Technology in New Orleans, where they sit down with CEO James Martin and CTO David King to explore the compa...
Vattenfall Ad, NextEra’s US Wind Strategy
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discusses Vattenfall's ad featuring Samuel L. Jackson and explore NextEra Energy's strategies amid regulatory changes. They also highlight th...
Massive Wind Runner Plane, India Forces Local Manufacturing
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen discusses Trump's offshore wind cancellations, Dominion Energy's tariff troubles in Virginia, and India's new wind manufacturing rules helping S...