The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast


Latest Episodes

Renewable Energy Mergers and Acquisitions Fuel Industry Growth – FairWind, Acciona, Adani, Vestas Major Deals
January 01, 2024

In this episode of NewsFlash, we discuss FairWind's acquisition of Wind 1000 to expand its wind installation business internationally. Acciona Energa is selling wind and solar assets to raise capital

A Lightning Expert’s Opinion on the New IEC Lightning Standard
December 26, 2023

We decided to re-run one of our most important episodes of the year. The IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection specification is in the process of being amended. The proposed updated will add more instruct

ArcVera CEO Discusses Optimizing Wind Farm Performance and Viability
December 21, 2023

This episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast features an interview with Gregory Poulos, CEO of ArcVera Renewables, to discuss how the company's work is helping operators improve wind farm performanc

Technician-Base growth, Giant Vestas Turbine, In-tower data centers
December 19, 2023

An article about the benefits of being a wind technician is bringing attention to the industry! After some advice for getting into the industry, we discuss Vestas getting the green light on their GIAN

Eolus Vind’s recent acquisition is the Deal of the Year
December 18, 2023

We discuss several recent deals in the renewables industry, including Eolus Vind's agreement to acquire 2.3GW of Finnish wind and solar projects from YIT Energy for a bargain price of 25 million euros

Repowering the Wind Workforce: Rangel Renewables’ is Meeting Surging Industry Demand
December 14, 2023

This episode of the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast features Josh Rangel, founder and CEO of Rangel Renewables, a rapidly growing company providing renewable energy solutions. Josh discusses how he is part

Segmented Turbine Blades, Vestas Acquisition, and Innovative Anti-Icing
December 12, 2023

The whole Uptime crew is back together this week! They debate the future of segmented wind turbine blades--are they needed anymore? Plus Vestas moves to boost its services business by fully acquiring

Big Moves in Renewables: Amazon, Adani, and IPS Drive Growth
December 11, 2023

Allen, Joel, and Phil discuss Amazon building a major new wind farm in Brazil to power its data centers and operations. Plus India's Adani Green Energy has secured financing for an enormous 17 GW hybr

The Perfect Gift for Wind Industry Friends: “Where the Wind Takes You”
December 08, 2023

Allen and Joel chat with Alex Pucacco, an engineer in the wind industry, about his new book, "Where the Wind Takes You: Adventures of a Wind Turbine Engineer". The book shares real-life stories and an

Calaway Solutions Offers Clarity Through Comprehensive Wind Turbine Audits
December 07, 2023

Wind turbine maintenance expert Garrett Calaway joins hosts Allen Hall and Joel Saxum to discuss his company, Calaway Solutions, which provides comprehensive turbine health audits and inspections. Cal