The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Latest Episodes
NSK Super-TF Strengthens Main Bearings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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