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
- 331
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Siemens Gamesa De-Icing, Vestas Permanent Tower Crane
We discuss Siemens Gamesa's advanced blade de-icing system, their blade root repair fix, and a tower designed by Vestas with its own permanent crane system.
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00:08:14 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Ørsted CEO Change, Shell Leaves Atlantic Shores
This week on Uptime, we discuss Ørsted CEO Mads Nipper stepping down, Shell withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, and a study showing only 15% of employees feel their managers …
00:27:22 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Shell 2024 Financial Results, Mitsubishi Reviews Offshore Projects
On News Flash, Allen and Phil discuss Caverion's acquisition of Huolto-Lepistö, Mitsubishi re-evaluating their offshore wind assets and Shell's 2024 financial report.
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00:06:01 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Vårgrønn’s Massive UK Offshore Floating Wind Project
In the Uptime Spotlight today is Stephen Bull, CEO of Vårgrønn, the company building the world's largest offshore wind farm with a government contract: Green Volt. Stephen discusses the massive proj…
00:24:19 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Wind Turbine Cooling System Improvements
This week we discuss cooling system patents, including Siemens Gamesa's method for creating air channels for better temperature control, Goldwind's predictive temperature moderating, and GE's adjust…
00:09:27 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Nordex Installs 179 Meter Turbine, US Oil Prices Drop
On Uptime this week, we discuss Nordex's installation of a 179 meter hub-height wind turbine in Germany, the expected drop in oil prices in the US, and the emerging "hushed hybrid" trend.
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00:26:19 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
GE Invests $600M in US facilities, ORIX Sells Greenko Stake
This week we discuss GE Vernova's $600 million investment in its US facilities, ORIX selling its stake in Greenko to AM Green Power, and a 70 GW wind and solar project in Western Australia seeks fed…
00:11:51 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Advanced NDT Best Practices with CICNDT’s Jeremy Heinks
Jeremy Heinks from CICNDT (Composite Inspection and Consulting NDT) discusses how proper NDT programs can prevent costly failures and improve blade reliability. Drawing from his extensive experience…
00:26:51 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Why Blades Fail Early w/ Morten Handberg of WInd Power LAB
Wind Power LAB's blade expert Morten Handberg explains a critical wind industry problem: new turbine blades are failing years too early. These massive blades - now stretching over 100 meters - are e…
Thu 30 Jan 2025
LM Wind Power Blade Improvement Patents
We discuss some of LM Wind Power's blade ideas, including a fiberglass fabric dispenser, flattened blade tips to reduce noise, and a blade window for their two-piece blades.
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00:08:13 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Chinese Cable-Cutting Patent, Blades in Coal Mines, LNG Ruling
This week we discuss Wyoming's plan to bury blades in sealed coal mines, a Chinese patent that seems linked to subsea attacks, and a ruling that threw out the possibility of train-transported liquif…
00:34:55 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Ørsted Pays $1.7B For Sunrise Delays, Aviva Invests in CIC
In this News Flash, Ørsted pays $1.7B for delays and increased costs at their Sunrise Wind project, Aviva Investors invests €40 million in CIC, and Vibra acquires Comer Energia.
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00:07:37 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
CNC Onsite’s Innovative Yaw Ring Repair Method
Søren Kellenberger, sales director at CNC Onsite, joins the Uptime Spotlight to discuss their uptower yaw ring repair method. He describes the root causes of yaw ring failure, makes projections for …
00:24:04 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
The NFPA Wind Technician Certification Standardizes Wind Safety
Dan Pickel joins the Uptime Spotlight today to discuss the NFPA's Wind Turbine Technician I certification program. The program allows technicians to gain standardized recognition for their skills an…
00:26:48 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
LM Wind Power Hybrid Pultrusion Plates, GE Vernova Nacelle Crane Assembly
This week we cover LM Wind Power's patent for improved hybrid pultrusion plates for blades, trying to manage lightning. Also GE Vernova's method for placing a crane assembly on the nacelle. And a d…
Wed 22 Jan 2025
“Clean” Natural Gas, Skills Based Hiring, $128M Delaware Offshore Deal
We discuss the rapid rise of skills-based hiring in wind energy, with 81% of employers now prioritizing competency over degrees. Delaware strikes a major $128 million offshore wind agreement. We tac…
00:33:54 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Constellation Acquires Calpine, Waaree Acquires Enel India
Waaree Energies will acquire 100% of Enel Green Power India for $95 million. BHE US Transmission will acquire 10% of the North Plains Connector Transmission Project from Grid United. And Constellati…
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Sunrez UV Resin Systems Transform Blade Repair
Bret Tollgaard, president of Sunrez, explores how UV-cured resins are transforming wind turbine blade repair by dramatically reducing cure times from hours to minutes. Sunrez's technology enables re…
00:28:49 |
Fri 17 Jan 2025
PowerCurve’s Advanced Blade Upgrades
Nicholas Gaudern, CTO at PowerCurve joins the show to discuss advanced blade upgrades that improve turbine performance and reduce noise. PowerCurve's technology helps operators make smart decisions …
00:23:41 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
TotalEnegies Floating Wind Anchor, Rope Management Tool
We discuss a rope management tool for wind turbine maintenance, TotalEnergies' floating offshore wind anchor idea, and a stress relief device.
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00:06:32 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
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