The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Dec 10 2024 300 ep. 25 mins 116

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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.

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Ørsted Offshore Blade Install, Degradable Epoxy Resin Composite

Dec 10 2024 11 mins

This week on Power-Up, Ørsted's offshore blade install method, SWANCOR's degradable epoxy resin composite, and a precursor to the Google Glass! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit.

Vestas CFO Exit ANd Offshore Wind Security

Dec 09 2024 34 mins

We discuss a PES Wind Magazine article featuring 4cast's methodology for comprehensive wind resource assessment and site planning. Then cover Vestas CFO Hans Martin Smith's departure after 20+ years. Finally offshore wind security concerns follow a Chinese vessel's severance of Baltic Sea cables, and Tilt Renewables is announced as the title sponsor for Wind Energy O&M Austral

TotalEnergies VSB Acquisition, Naturgy $2.3B for AUS Market

Dec 08 2024 6 mins

Naturgy has secured $2.3 billion in financing to boost its Australian portfolio, MARA Holdings will acquire a wind farm in Texas, and TotalEnergies which will acquire VSB Group for €2 billion. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard'

Helicoid: Strengthening the Leading Edge

Allen Hall speaks with Helicoid Industries' Dr. Lorenzo Mencattelli about their groundbreaking wind turbine blade LEP technology, which uses a biomimetic fiber pattern inspired by mantis shrimp. Their solution reduces erosion damage by 70% and can work with existing materials and manufacturing processes. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wi

Offshore Wind Install Method, LM Vibration Reduction

This week on Power-Up, a method for installing offshore wind turbines with a substructure with built in containers that can be transported easily, and LM Windpower's way of reducing some of the vibrations from stationary wind blades. Plus some over-the-top body armor... Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is spon

LiftOff Uptower Crane Success and TPI Composites Growth Plans

Dec 02 2024 32 mins

We hope you had a good Thanksgiving break! Allen and Phil dive into offshore news with Netherlands-based LiftOff and their uptower crane system. Recent successful MCE projects bode well for Liftoff in 2025. Plus, TPI Composites announced their Q3 results. Turkey's inflation pressure and a shift to more American-based manufacturing is tamping the near-term growth. Pardalote Cons

Denker Wulf EEN Merger, Tata Power & ADB $4.25B for Renewables

This week on News Flash, Denker Wulf and Energie Engineering Nord are merging, Tata Power partners with the Asian Development Bank for $4.25 billion in clean energy projects, and TPG is considering buying Siemens Gamesa India assets. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightnin

GE Vernova – Bringing Good Things to Life in Australia

Nov 27 2024 27 mins

GE Vernova is making bold moves in Australia with their Cypress 6MW workhorse turbine. With a renewed focus on power production and reliability, GE Vernova's Nicholas McVey - ANZ Service Director highlights all the changes with Joel and Allen. GE Vernova Australia is looking for qualified technicians and electricians to join their team. Contact Nicholas on LinkedIn at linkedin.

Equinor Stabilized Floating Wind, Vestas Custom Root Angles

Nov 26 2024 9 mins

This week on Uptime Power-Up, Equinor's system to keep their offshore floating wind platforms stable, Vestas's patent for customizing blade root angles, and fresh air breathing device for emergencies. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather

China’s Offshore Dominance and U.S. Market Reactions

Nov 25 2024 34 mins

This week Allen, Joel, and Phil discuss Bonfiglioli's advanced servo motors featured in PES Wind magazine, China's offshore wind dominance, and the economic challenges facing U.S. offshore projects. The Wind Farm of the Week is the 170MW English Farms facility in Iowa, the recipient of the Envision Platinum Award. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all