Uptime Podcast – Weather Guard Lightning Tech
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
Offshore Vessel Collision, 1.2 GW Farm in South Australia
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Offshore Vessel Collision, 1.2 GW Farm in South Australia
In this episode, we discuss an offshore vessel collision in the North Sea, highlight Louisiana’s offshore wind…
First Vestas V236-15.0 Offshore Install, GE Vernova Q1 Results, Siemens Gamesa Outlook
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First Vestas V236-15.0 Offshore Install, GE Vernova Q1 Results, Siemens Gamesa Outlook
The first Vestas V236 15 MW turbine has been installed offshore, GE Vernova makes…
NSK’s Super-TF Main Bearing Solution
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NSK’s Super-TF Main Bearing Solution
You may have missed this fantastic with Loren Walton from NSK, so we’re sharing it again. He discusses the challenges of main shaft…
SkySails Power’s Innovative Airborne Wind Systems
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SkySails Power’s Innovative Airborne Wind Systems
Mark Hoppe, VP of Public Affairs & Business Development at SkySails Power, discusses their containerized airborne wind…
Ørsted Offshore Cost Reduction, Automation in Wind
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Ørsted Offshore Cost Reduction, Automation in Wind
In this episode, we discuss Ørsted’s new report proposing a 30% reduction in offshore wind energy costs by 2040, and …
Empire Wind Suspended, Canadian Offshore Wind Jobs
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Empire Wind Suspended, Canadian Offshore Wind Jobs
The U.S. Interior Department halts the Empire Wind Project due to environmental concerns, prompting political backlas…
Sunrez’s Tough Leading Edge Protection Solution
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Sunrez’s Tough Leading Edge Protection Solution
Brett Tollgaard from Sunrez discusses their new leading edge protection solution, created using a durable UV-cure resin …
Gulf Wind Technology’s RootFusion Repair Method
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Gulf Wind Technology’s RootFusion Repair Method
David King from Gulf Wind Technology discusses RootFusion, their up-tower blade root bushing repair method. By eliminati…
WindEurope 2025 Key Takeaways
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WindEurope 2025 Key Takeaways
In this episode, Rosemary and Allen discuss their experiences at WindEurope 2025 in Copenhagen, covering exhibitor highlights, offshore wi…
Nordex 2100MW in Orders, Ørsted Innovative Foundations
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Nordex 2100MW in Orders, Ørsted Innovative Foundations
In this episode, Allen discusses Nordex’s successful Q1 2025 turbine orders, Ørsted’s innovative suction bucket j…
Deutsche Windtechnik’s Repower Approach
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Deutsche Windtechnik’s Repower Approach
Allen Hall and Joel Saxum speak with Tyler Gifford, Director of Repower at Deutsche Windtechnik, about the impact of the Inflati…
Alex Fournier on Blade Repair Safety and SPRAT Certification
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Alex Fournier on Blade Repair Safety and SPRAT Certification
Alex Fournier, Director of Composite Operations at Enertek, discusses the importance and training of SPRAT …
Vattenfall 1.6 GW Farm, AI Learns to “Cheat”
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Vattenfall 1.6 GW Farm, AI Learns to “Cheat”
Allen and Joel discuss Nylacast’s article in PES Wind Magazine about corrosion solutions in offshore wind and Vattenfall’s …
WindEurope Conference, Renewables Surpass Coal in US
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WindEurope Conference, Renewables Surpass Coal in US
Allen discusses the WindEurope 2025 conference in Copenhagen, EDP Renewables’ equipment sale in Colombia, RWE’s res…
SOCOBLADE Protects Against Leading Edge Erosion
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SOCOBLADE Protects Against Leading Edge Erosion
Max Le Tallec from SOCOMORE speaks about their new SOCOBLADE product, in partnership with Hontek. The product was origin…
HeliService USA Leads the Way in Offshore EMS
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HeliService USA Leads the Way in Offshore EMS
Allen interviews Michael Tosi, Paul Russo, and Dr. Kenneth Williams, from HeliService USA about their Helicopter Emergency…
Uptime 5th Anniversary, Carbon Negative Materials
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Uptime 5th Anniversary, Carbon Negative Materials
The Uptime Podcast team celebrates their fifth anniversary, reflecting on their journey and contributions from team me…
GE Vernova Customer Center, Sophia Offshore Wind Project
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GE Vernova Customer Center, Sophia Offshore Wind Project
This week, SSE appoints Martin Pibsworth as the next CEO, GE Vernova inaugurates a new customer center in Flori…
AC883 Solves the Spare Parts Crisis
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AC883 Solves the Spare Parts Crisis
Lars Bendsen joins the spotlight to discuss how AC883 helps operators source turbine parts to cut costs and reduce downtime. AC883 c…
EchoBolt Advances Wind Turbine Bolt Maintenance
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EchoBolt Advances Wind Turbine Bolt Maintenance
Pete Andrews from EchoBolt discusses their advanced ultrasonic technology for inspecting and maintaining wind turbine bo…