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GE Vernova to Lose $300M, EU Companies Leave Vietnam
GE Vernova's CEO, Scott Straszak, announced at a conference that the company is on schedule to lose about $300 million in Q3. It seems the blade failures at Dogger Bank and Vineyard Wind are resulting
Doosan Korean Localization, Turbine Manufacturing in Vietnam
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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