The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast


Latest Episodes

Are 250m Super Tall Wind Turbines the Future?
July 06, 2022

The SG 14-222DD is headed to Scotland for its first deployment, first power in 2024.  A German engineer envisions 250 meter-tall turbine lattice wind towers; is lattice worth revisiting? Some SPRIN-D

New Hurricane Ready Two-Bladed Wind Turbines
June 30, 2022

Rosemary interviews two wind experts, and you're guaranteed to learn from both of them: Jessica O'Connor from ArcVera Renewables describes how wakes from large rotors cause a significant energy loss.

Improved Blade Analytics with Megan Rotondo of ONYX Insight
June 22, 2022

Is it just us or does this show feel more info-packed than usual? The US may or may not see blackouts this summer, and either way, Australia could be the place to look for answers. Rosemary explains w

EP117 – Gearbox Debris Detection with Stephen Steen of Poseidon Systems
June 15, 2022

This week we discuss Keystone Tower Systems' spiral-welding technology, which should speed up the construction process and drive costs down. The US DOE likes the sound of that. Meanwhile, Modvion's wo

No Loose Bolts with Will Friedl of Prometheus Wind
June 08, 2022

Our interview with Prometheus Wind Founder and CEO Will Friedl touches on the somewhat inspirational nature of the industry (really) and explains the literal nuts and bolts of keeping turbines in good

Michel Goulet of Petzl, US Spends $B on Carbon Capture
June 01, 2022

Is anything more important than safety? We hope the answer is as obvious as the question is rhetorical. This week's guest, Michele Goulet of Petzl, offers insight into fall protection, access and resc

EP114 – Live From American Clean Power 2022 with Ping, Wind Systems Magazine, and Power Curve!
May 25, 2022

Rosemary Barnes and Allen Hall had a great time at American Clean Power 2022 in San Antonio, TX! They sat down down with Matthew Stead, CEO of Ping, to introduce the latest Ping monitor updates for i

EP113 – Uptime at American Clean Power 2022!
May 18, 2022

Rosemary Barnes and Allen Hall are joined by Wind Power Lab's Joel Saxum to discuss the latest news from American Wind Power 2022! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on a

EP112 – Autonomous Robots for Offshore Wind?
May 11, 2022

How to explain sharp increases in power purchase agreement (PPA) prices? According to a Q1 report, PPA prices are up 28.5% over last year - and the trend is expected to continue. It's more complicated

EP111 – Is Carbon Capture Needed?
May 04, 2022

The Orca Plant, opened in Iceland last fall, is an ideal place to test Carbon Capture technology thanks to the volcanic rock (for underground storage) and an almost-entirely renewable energy supply (t