The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

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...

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...