The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Feb 03 2025 300 ep. 24 mins 120

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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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GE Invests $600M in US facilities, ORIX Sells Greenko Stake

Feb 03 2025 11 mins

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 federal approval. Fill out our Uptime listener survey and enter to win an Uptime mug! Register for Wind Energy O&M Australia! https://www.windaustralia.com Sign up now for Upti

Advanced NDT Best Practices with CICNDT’s Jeremy Heinks

Jan 31 2025 26 mins

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, Heinks explains the challenges of implementing NDT in both onshore and offshore wind environments, emphasizing the importance of working with qualified experts to develop comprehensiv

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 experiencing unexpected structural damage due to complex aerodynamic forces. Handberg shares Wind Power LAB's essential strategies for detecting and preventing these costly blade failure

LM Wind Power Blade Improvement Patents

Jan 29 2025 8 mins

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. Fill out our Uptime listener survey and enter to win an Uptime mug! Register for Wind Energy O&M Australia! https://www.windaustralia.com Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update o

Chinese Cable-Cutting Patent, Blades in Coal Mines, LNG Ruling

Jan 28 2025 34 mins

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 liquified natural gas in the US. Fill out our Uptime listener survey and enter to win an Uptime mug! Register for Wind Energy O&M Australia! https://www.windaustralia.com Sign up n

Ørsted Pays $1.7B For Sunrise Delays, Aviva Invests in CIC

Jan 27 2025 7 mins

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. Fill out our Uptime listener survey and enter to win an Uptime mug! Register for Wind Energy O&M Australia! https://www.windaustralia.com Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email u

CNC Onsite’s Innovative Yaw Ring Repair Method

Jan 24 2025 24 mins

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 the future, and introduces CNC Onsite's patented yaw ring repair solution. Their portable precision machine can be lifted uptower to replace a damaged yaw ring, potentially saving oper

The NFPA Wind Technician Certification Standardizes Wind Safety

Jan 23 2025 26 mins

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 and understanding of safety protocols. With NFPA's extensive background in fire and electrical safety training, the course covers the topics wind turbine technicians need to know and can

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 double cereal bowl for slow breakfast-eaters. Fill out our Uptime listener survey and enter to win an Uptime mug! Register for Wind Energy O&M Australia! https://www.windaustrali

“Clean” Natural Gas, Skills Based Hiring, $128M Delaware Offshore Deal

Jan 21 2025 33 mins

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 tackle the idea of "clean" natural gas. And mounting cybersecurity concerns arise as Chinese manufacturers gain control of critical supply chains. Fill out our Uptime listener survey an