The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Episodes
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...
CICNDT Prevents Hidden Blade Failures
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Heinks, owner of CICNDT, joins the show to discuss the benefits of non-destructive testing (NDT). The conversation covers the impact of storage...
GE Vernova Q2 Results, Massive Iberdrola Share Sale
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Uptime hosts review GE Vernova's Q2 financials, noting strong gas turbine orders and delays in onshore wind. They discuss PTC impacts on future tu...
NextEra US Growth, Equinor $1B Loss
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen discusses NextEra Energy's growth potential amid the new tax bill, Equinor's financial setback in US offshore wind projects, and Statkraft's str...
Blade Lightning Damage Solved
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel give the latest update on lightning blade damage. They discuss the results of a lightning damage assessment on 900+ GE Vernova turbines...
US Renewable Approvals, EDF French Nuclear
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Uptime hosts examine Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's federal oversight mandate, the administration's plan to replace Idaho's cancelled Lava Ridge...
BP Exits US Wind, Masdar and Iberdrola Deal
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 def...
Utsira Nord Will Lead Offshore Wind
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 stra...
New PTC Legislation, AES Potential Sale
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Register for the SkySpecs webinar! The crew discusses the resignation of Wind Europe CEO Giles Dickson and his impact on the organization. They examin...
US Grid Strain, Possible Allete Sale
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Al...
IWTG Consulting Addresses Turbine Failures
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Zalar, founder of IWTG Consulting, discusses the challenges of wind turbine maintenance, emphasizing the rise in turbine failures and the importan...
US Pushes LNG, Denmark Offshore Permits
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
GE 18 MW Turbine, Nordex Revives Iowa Facility
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Verno...
GreenSpur’s Axial Flux Generator Innovation
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Moody from GreenSpur discusses their innovative axial flux generator technology, which promises to reduce weight and complexity in wind turbines...
Statkraft Withdraws from Floating, Repair Quality Concerns
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Statkraft's withdrawal from floating wind projects in Norway, Valero's $23 million Series A funding, and the varying quality of blade repai...
New Wind CEOs, Interconnect Acquisition
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Windar Photonics LiDAR Optimizes Wind Farms
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Antoine Larvol, CTO of Windar Photonics, discusses how their continuous wave LiDAR technology enhances wind turbine performance through optimization a...
Overcoming Drone Threats, UK Crown Estate Offshore
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the UK's Crown Estate's offshore wind investments, drone threats to wind turbines, and Nordex's 40th anniversary. It also highligh...
Ming Yang UK Investment, Turkey’s Wind Ambitions
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen discusses US-UK tension over Chinese company Ming Yang's wind energy investment in Scotland, key offshore wind projects from HSM Offshore Energy...
Green Eagle’s ARSOS Automates Wind Farm Operations
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alejandro Cabrera Muñoz, CEO and founder of Green Eagle Solutions, discusses their ARSOS platform and how it helps wind farm operators manage technic...
Why Two-Piece Blades Create Massive Engineering Problems
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Register for the next SkySpecs Webinar! We discuss China's new 20MW floating turbine by CRRC, and Nordex's patent application for modular blade assemb...
Australia 943 MW Project, Bermuda Offshore Plans
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sco...
MotorDoc’s Electrical Signature Turbine Diagnosis
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Penrose from MotorDoc discusses their electrical signature monitoring for wind turbines that offers precise diagnostics, enabling cost-effectiv...
Vestas 7.2 MW Turbine, New Aerones Funding Round
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pus...
Vattenfall’s New Leader, French Floating Wind Farm
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen Hall covers the appointment of Catrin Jung as Vattenfall's new head of wind division, the Netherlands reaching 20% renewable energy in 2024, Que...
Fibersail’s Fiber Optics Prevent Costly Repairs
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Oliveira, CEO of Fibersail, discusses their advanced fiber optic technology for early detection of wind turbine blade damage, reducing downtime...
Why Do Renewables Matter for Grid Stability?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss Australia's recent cancellation of wind projects due to political changes and community opposition, the complexities of grid inte...
Eneco CEO Transition, Equinor Polish Offshore Deal
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Uptime News, Allen covers leadership changes at Eneco, historic renewable energy deals in Poland, strong support for wind energy in...
Padge LLC Prevents Harmonics Damage
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Chacon, CEO of Padge LLC, discusses the impact of electrical harmonics on wind turbines and solar systems, providing insights into causes, cons...
PEAK Wind Masters Site and Turbine Selection
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lene Hellstern, Director of Engineering at PEAK Wind, discusses the complexities of onshore wind siting, the advantages of using LIDAR technology, and...
ACP Recap, Chinese Cybersecurity Threat
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen, Phil, and Joel cover the low turnout at American Clean Power in Phoenix, the US House's budget bill affecting renewable energy incentives, secu...
South Korea Offshore Wind Progress, 3 GW Danish Offshore
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Korea's Jeonnam 1 Wind Farm enters commercial operation, Norway launches its first floating wind tender, Denmark announces 3 GW of offshore wind...
Peel Ply Elimination in Carbon Pultrusion Tech
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avient and Tight Line Composites have developed a carbon pultrusion technology without the need for peel ply. This method improves bond strength by 8%...
Blade Repair Academy’s Expert Technician Training
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blade Repair Academy in Tennessee offers comprehensive blade repair training programs for technicians. Alfred Crabtree, Founder and CEO, and Sheryl We...
Vestas Buys LM Wind Power Factory, Increased Data Center Demand
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss uncertainty surrounding the IRA bill, GEV Wind Power's acquisition by Certek, and the sale of an LM Wind Power factory to Vestas....
RWE Finances and Equinor’s Empire Wind Struggles
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Allen discusses the European Investment Bank's major wind farm investment in Romania, the financial performance of German energy giant RWE, ...
Armour Edge Shields Wind Turbine Blades
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Howell discusses Armor Edge's thermoformed polycarbonate leading edge protection for wind turbine blades. Their solution helps to mitigate erosio...
Blade Failure Alert: How ONYX Prevents Million-Dollar Disasters
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ONYX Insight's ecoPITCH system prevents catastrophic wind turbine blade failures caused by pitch bearing issues. Forrest French and Martin McLarnon re...
US Offshore Wind Struggles, Lawsuit on Osage Land Continues
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legal battles in Oklahoma continue between the Osage Nation and Enel. Equinor faces offshore wind project hurdles amidst U.S. offshore wind regulatory...
India’s Wind Ambitions and UK Offshore Expansion
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers India's ambitious plans to double its wind energy capacity by 2030, the UK's expansion of offshore wind farms, and the US states' ...
PowerCurve’s Data-Driven Approach to Blade Analysis
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Gaudern, CTO at PowerCurve, discusses the growing focus on data-driven insights in wind turbine operations, emphasizing the importance of las...
Arthnex – Arthwind’s Powerful Blade Maintenance Platform
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Uptime Spotlight, Allen Hall and Joel Saxum welcome back Armando Costa Rego, CEO of ArthWind, to discuss their groundbre...
RWE Suspends US Offshore Work, Spanish Power Blackout
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss a $5 million investment in a wind worker training center in Australia, challenges faced by RWE's US offshore wind projects due to...
RWE Milestone Thor Wind, Texas Recycling Bills Passes
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RWE successfully installs the first monopile for the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark, China investigates a fishing vessel collision with a w...
Tower Training Academy’s Renewable Apprenticeships
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Martocci, founder of Tower Training Academy, discusses their nationally recognized apprenticeship programs for wind turbine technicians and batte...
Blade Recycling with Media Sourcery and Everpoint Services
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Ketchersid, CEO of Media Sourcery discusses their partnership with Everpoint Services to improve the recycling process for blades and solar pane...
Offshore Vessel Collision, 1.2 GW Farm in South Australia
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss an offshore vessel collision in the North Sea, highlight Louisiana's offshore wind ambitions, the latest developments in S...
First Vestas V236-15.0 Offshore Install, GE Vernova Q1 Results, Siemens Gamesa Outlook
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first Vestas V236 15 MW turbine has been installed offshore, GE Vernova makes significant improvements in wind for Q1, and Siemens Energy has an u...
NSK’s Super-TF Main Bearing Solution
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may have missed this fantastic with Loren Walton from NSK, so we're sharing it again. He discusses the challenges of main shaft bearing failures i...
SkySails Power’s Innovative Airborne Wind Systems
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hoppe, VP of Public Affairs & Business Development at SkySails Power, discusses their containerized airborne wind energy system. The innovative t...
Ørsted Offshore Cost Reduction, Automation in Wind
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Ørsted's new report proposing a 30% reduction in offshore wind energy costs by 2040, and explore the potential role of au...
Empire Wind Suspended, Canadian Offshore Wind Jobs
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Interior Department halts the Empire Wind Project due to environmental concerns, prompting political backlash and legal considerations. The O...
Sunrez’s Tough Leading Edge Protection Solution
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Tollgaard from Sunrez discusses their new leading edge protection solution, created using a durable UV-cure resin system. Using this solution re...
Gulf Wind Technology’s RootFusion Repair Method
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David King from Gulf Wind Technology discusses RootFusion, their up-tower blade root bushing repair method. By eliminating the need for cranes, the so...
WindEurope 2025 Key Takeaways
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rosemary and Allen discuss their experiences at WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen, covering exhibitor highlights, offshore wind projects,...
Nordex 2100MW in Orders, Ørsted Innovative Foundations
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Allen discusses Nordex's successful Q1 2025 turbine orders, Ørsted's innovative suction bucket jacket foundations in Taiwan, and Eur...
Deutsche Windtechnik’s Repower Approach
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen Hall and Joel Saxum speak with Tyler Gifford, Director of Repower at Deutsche Windtechnik, about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on wi...
Alex Fournier on Blade Repair Safety and SPRAT Certification
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Fournier, Director of Composite Operations at Enertek, discusses the importance and training of SPRAT certification for wind turbine technicians....
Vattenfall 1.6 GW Farm, AI Learns to “Cheat”
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel discuss Nylacast's article in PES Wind Magazine about corrosion solutions in offshore wind and Vattenfall's major investment in Germany...
WindEurope Conference, Renewables Surpass Coal in US
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen discusses the WindEurope 2025 conference in Copenhagen, EDP Renewables' equipment sale in Colombia, RWE's rescue exercise in Germany, and the mi...
SOCOBLADE Protects Against Leading Edge Erosion
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max Le Tallec from SOCOMORE speaks about their new SOCOBLADE product, in partnership with Hontek. The product was originally created to protect milita...
HeliService USA Leads the Way in Offshore EMS
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen interviews Michael Tosi, Paul Russo, and Dr. Kenneth Williams, from HeliService USA about their Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) off...
Uptime 5th Anniversary, Carbon Negative Materials
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Uptime Podcast team celebrates their fifth anniversary, reflecting on their journey and contributions from team members. They also discuss Siemens...
GE Vernova Customer Center, Sophia Offshore Wind Project
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, SSE appoints Martin Pibsworth as the next CEO, GE Vernova inaugurates a new customer center in Florida, RWE advances its Sophia Offshore Wi...
AC883 Solves the Spare Parts Crisis
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lars Bendsen joins the spotlight to discuss how AC883 helps operators source turbine parts to cut costs and reduce downtime. AC883 can offer faster re...
EchoBolt Advances Wind Turbine Bolt Maintenance
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Andrews from EchoBolt discusses their advanced ultrasonic technology for inspecting and maintaining wind turbine bolts, which can reduce maintena...
US Wind Unionization, Blade Weather Damage Insights
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we cover the unionization of Vestas technicians in Michigan, and research revealing significant blade damage occurs in short but intense we...
CIP Offshore in Taiwan, RWE Buys GE Vernova for Texas
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CIP achieves financial closure for an offshore wind project in Taiwan and the UK may shift towards a domestic offshore wind supply chain. GE Vernova p...
IntoMachines: Smarter Turbine Bolt Tensioning
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Kristelijn, the co-founder of IntoMachines, discusses innovative tools designed to make bolt tensioning faster, safer, and less expensive. The ...
Innergex Acquisition, LM Wind Power Builds Enercon Blades
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the recent acquisition of Innergex by CDPQ for $3.6 billion, highlighting its implications on the wind industry. We also delve into LM Wind...
Pacifico in Vietnam, Offshore Leading Edge Spray
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Allen highlights Pacifico Energy's efforts in developing offshore wind power in Vietnam, including meetings with government officials to sup...
PEAK Wind Insights with Lene Hellstern
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lene Hellstern, director of engineering at PEAK Wind, discusses the critical importance of thorough technical, commercial, and financial due diligence...
How OEMs Solve Problems, ACP OMS Recap
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel discuss their experience at the ACP OMS event in Nashville, Tennessee. Ameren's High Prairie Wind Farm shuts down all turbines followin...
New 2.4 GW in Australia, Offshore in Brazil
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has approved three major wind farms, adding 2.4 gigawatts of clean energy capacity. Brazil's president has authorized offshore wind farms to...
NSK Super-TF Strengthens Main Bearings
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Loren Walton from NSK discusses the challenges of main shaft bearing failures in wind turbines and NSK's Super-TF bearing technology as a durable solu...
Hitachi Energy Leads the Energy Transition
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Fleming and Alfredo Parres from Hitachi Energy dive into the critical challenges of integrating renewable energy, particularly offshore wind pow...
How Low Cost CMS Stops Catastrophic Damage
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how using continuous monitoring systems (CMS) can prevent catastrophic blade damage from transportation and lightning. We also share insigh...
Nordex Optimistic in US, National Grid Sells US Renewable Portfolio
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on News Flash, Nordex's determined stance on US growth, the Cenos Floating Wind Farm project, National Grid's sale of its US renewable asset...
The Global Blade Group Builds Industry Blade Knowledge
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel speak with Birgit Junker, co-founder of the Global Blade Group, a forum created to share knowledge and innovation around wind turbine b...
SkySpecs Predicts Component Remaining Useful Life
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen and Joel speak with Allan Larson, VP of CMS Products at SkySpecs, about their remaining useful life estimates for operators. By predicting compo...
GE Vernova Closes Brazil Factory, Decommissioning Bonds for Wind Farms
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GE Vernova closes a Brazilian blade factory as installations drop 30%, while Australia faces issues with trailing edge serrations falling from turbine...
Xcel Energy Retires Coal, €16B for EU Wind Projects
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On News Flash this week, substantial investment for renewables across Europe by the European Investment Bank, Octopus Energy's "The Collective" proves...