The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast


Latest Episodes

NSK Super-TF Strengthens Main Bearings
March 07, 2025

Loren Walton from NSK discusses the challenges of main shaft bearing failures in wind turbines and NSK's Super-TF bearing technology as a durable solution. He also covers the limitations of previous d

Hitachi Energy Leads the Energy Transition
March 06, 2025

Laura Fleming and Alfredo Parres from Hitachi Energy dive into the critical challenges of integrating renewable energy, particularly offshore wind power, into the UK grid. They explore innovative solu

How Low Cost CMS Stops Catastrophic Damage
March 04, 2025

We discuss how using continuous monitoring systems (CMS) can prevent catastrophic blade damage from transportation and lightning. We also share insights from GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik on potential

Nordex Optimistic in US, National Grid Sells US Renewable Portfolio
March 03, 2025

This week on News Flash, Nordex's determined stance on US growth, the Cenos Floating Wind Farm project, National Grid's sale of its US renewable assets, and Europe's wind energy production expansion t

The Global Blade Group Builds Industry Blade Knowledge
February 28, 2025

Allen and Joel speak with Birgit Junker, co-founder of the Global Blade Group, a forum created to share knowledge and innovation around wind turbine blades. For over ten years, the group has been maki

SkySpecs Predicts Component Remaining Useful Life
February 27, 2025

Allen and Joel speak with Allan Larson, VP of CMS Products at SkySpecs, about their remaining useful life estimates for operators. By predicting component failures, operators can create better mainten

GE Vernova Closes Brazil Factory, Decommissioning Bonds for Wind Farms
February 25, 2025

GE Vernova closes a Brazilian blade factory as installations drop 30%, while Australia faces issues with trailing edge serrations falling from turbines. Also, cultural differences between European and

Xcel Energy Retires Coal, €16B for EU Wind Projects
February 24, 2025

On News Flash this week, substantial investment for renewables across Europe by the European Investment Bank, Octopus Energy's "The Collective" proves a success in the UK, and Xcel Energy plans to eli

Wind Tech Training Excellence at Deutsche Windtechnik
February 20, 2025

Momme Feddersen and Russ Leach from Deutsche Windtechnik discuss their innovative training programs for wind turbine technicians. Momme, as Head of Training Center, and Russ, as Director of Quality an

Wind Energy O&M Australia’s Success in Melbourne
February 18, 2025

For the first time ever, all the Uptime hosts are in the same place! They discuss the fantastic outcome of the Wind Energy O&M Australia conference last week, highlighting the amazing presentations, a