The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast


Latest Episodes

Doosan Korean Localization, Turbine Manufacturing in Vietnam
September 16, 2024

Doosan is localizing production of 10 MW wind turbines in Korea, aiming to increase the localization rate of components to 70 percent by next year. IPS has acquired the assets of ABB Industrial Servic

Power-Up: Vestas Blade Recycling, Siemens Gamesa Noise Reduction
September 13, 2024

This week we discuss Vestas' system to determine the quality of wind turbine blades before recycling and Siemens Gamesa's noise reduction idea. Then Crosswind's blade pitching system to increase wake

Ronin Ascenders Transform Wind Turbine Maintenance
September 12, 2024

Allen and Joel speak to Bryant Bertrand, CEO and co-founder of Ronin, to discuss their innovative power ascenders used in the wind industry. Ronin's technology makes turbine climbs faster, safer, and

Mingyang Ocean X Deep Dive, NASCAR VIP Contest
September 10, 2024

The Uptime team does a deep dive on the Mingyang Ocean X offshore turbine, exploring it's engineering features and possible effect on the offshore wind turbine market. Plus, you can wind two free NASC

RES Acquires Sulzer Schmid, EDF Enters Korean Market
September 09, 2024

This week, Allen, Joel and Phil discuss RES acquiring drone inspection company Sulzer Schmid, EDF Renewables entering the Korean offshore market, and Equinor's choice to downsize their renewables divi

We4Ce’s Solution for Stronger Blade Root Bushings
September 05, 2024

Allen Hall and Joel Saxum discuss the critical issue of failed blade bolt inserts with Edo Kuipers of We4Ce. Edo explains the problem, its widespread impact on the wind energy sector, and introduces W

Power-Up: Siemens Accordion Nacelle, Vestas Yaw Control
September 04, 2024

This week Allen and Phil discuss Siemens Gamesa's accordion nacelle idea, Vestas's innovative yaw control system, LM Windpower's LEP install tool, and a helpful beach relaxation invention. Visit https

Full Eagle, Liquidated Damages, Vineyard Wind Update, Day in the Life Instagrams
September 03, 2024

Joel and Phil dive in to liquidated damages and how the industry can avoid big payouts. GE Vernova is dealing with another offshore blade failure in the UK, and our thoughts on the latest renewable en

CIP $1B Commitment, Renewable Investments in India & Serbia
September 02, 2024

Norges Bank Investment Management has committed $1 Billion CIP's C IV renewables fund. Fortis Energy and PowerChina have agreed to collaborate on developing 850 MW of wind and solar in Serbia and sout

Power-Up: Vestas Lifetime Extension, GE Heating Systems, and More!
August 30, 2024

This week on Power-Up, we discuss Ventus Engineering's monitoring system which improves power production, GE's system for finding broken blade heating systems, and Vestas's lifetime extension strategy