The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 330
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
PowerCurve’s Innovative Performance Analysis
Nicholas Gaudern, CTO of Denmark-based Power Curve, discusses how advanced blade scanning, aerodynamic upgrades, and the AeroVista tool are transforming wind turbine performance analysis. PowerCurve …
Revolution Wind Stopped, Section 232 Investigation
The crew discusses the Trump administration’s stoppage of Revolution Wind and US Wind, despite billions already invested. They analyze the Commerce Department’s Section 232 national security investig…
Trump Helps China Dominate Wind
The Trump Administration begins a Section 232 investigation to block foreign-owned wind in the US. Meanwhile, China continues to pull ahead.
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Motordoc Reveals the True Story of Spain’s Power Crisis
Howard Penrose, President of Motordoc LLC, returns to discuss the complexities of modern electrical grids. The conversation covers the inaccuracies surrounding the Iberian Peninsula blackout, the int…
Wind Impacts Railroad Safety? And Other False Flags
The crew discusses the Federal Department of Transportation’s concerns over wind turbines interfering with railroads, the USDA’s stance on renewable energy projects on farmland, new treasury rules fo…
Revolution Wind Stopped by BOEM
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 to stop renewable energy in the US.
Bonus Content: Renewables Opposition & TPI’s Financial Outlook
Allen, Phil, and Rosemary continue the discussion from Tuesday’s episode, diving into renewables opposition and TPI’s financial situation.
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TPI Files Bankruptcy, Ørsted Fundraising Round
The crew discusses TPI Composites’ chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and Ørsted’s $9 billion fundraising amid financial challenges. Joel gives an update about the 2026 Melbourne Wind O&M Conference.
US Moving Back to Coal? Iowa Sticks with Wind
Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Iowa to announce plans to end wind energy subsidies, despite Iowa generating 60% of its electricity from wind power that has become cheaper than fossil fuels. Whi…
Danish Wind Power Academy’s Turbine-Specific Training
Alex Øbell Nielsen, CEO of Danish Wind Power Academy, discusses their customized, on-site, hands-on training programs for wind turbine technicians. The academy’s comprehensive approach improves wind …
Indian Domestic Wind Regulation, German Offshore Bid
Allen, Joel and Phil discuss Germany's failed offshore wind auction, India's new regulations for domestic wind turbine components, and the need for renewable energy in the US to meet AI data center …
Marinus Link Approval, Ørsted Strategic Pivot
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 green investment in East Anglia Three. Plus Ørst…
Gulf Wind Technology Advances Wind Turbine Innovation
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 company's innovative work in wind turbine technology.…
Vattenfall Ad, NextEra’s US Wind Strategy
The crew discusses Vattenfall's ad featuring Samuel L. Jackson and explore NextEra Energy's strategies amid regulatory changes. They also highlight the importance of inspections and CMS and Rosemary…
Massive Wind Runner Plane, India Forces Local Manufacturing
Allen discusses Trump's offshore wind cancellations, Dominion Energy's tariff troubles in Virginia, and India's new wind manufacturing rules helping Suzlon Energy. He also mentions Scotland's massiv…
CICNDT Prevents Hidden Blade Failures
Jeremy Heinks, owner of CICNDT, joins the show to discuss the benefits of non-destructive testing (NDT). The conversation covers the impact of storage conditions, transportation damages, and emphasi…
GE Vernova Q2 Results, Massive Iberdrola Share Sale
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 turbine orders and Iberdrola's €5 billion share sa…
NextEra US Growth, Equinor $1B Loss
Allen discusses NextEra Energy's growth potential amid the new tax bill, Equinor's financial setback in US offshore wind projects, and Statkraft's strategic shift due to falling electricity prices. …
Blade Lightning Damage Solved
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. Read the LM Wind Power Lightning Diverter Rain…
US Renewable Approvals, EDF French Nuclear
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 critiq…