The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast
Latest Episodes
EP90 – Cyber Resilience: Can Companies Like Vestas Rebound from an Attack? with Byron Martin
Byron Martin, CEO of Teknologize, joined us to talk about the Vestas ransomware attack and the great concept of cyber resilience: How companies can rebound after a cyberattack like the one Vestas rece
EP89 – Vestas Cybersecurity Attack; Can Microgrids Create Half a Million Jobs?
Vestas had a cyberattack recently and shut down IT systems to help contain it. How bad was it? Plus, a recent article pegged microgrids as a potential source of 500,000 jobs by 2030 - is this realisti
EP88 – Vestas Partners with Maersk – Can They Control Future Shipping Costs?
As wind energy OEMs scramble to control costs, more and more and forging partnerships. Vestas has locked-in costs with Maersk - is this a game-changer? Plus, Bill Gates is pushing nuclear power hard i
EP87 – GE Splits Up; Is Vestas Fighting For Its Financial Future?
GE, the classic American conglomerate, is finally splitting up for good. How will this go for GE as they prepare to break into three entities? Vestas has had rough financials of late, along with the d
EP86 – How Do They Choose Offshore Wind Farm Sites?
This week the gang discusses international news from the U.S., France, Turkey, Scotland, Vietnam and more. Is New York killing gas plants a good move, or short-sighted? Scotland is lending a hand to V
EP85 – Air Conditioning From Solar Panels? Plus, Turbine Rotor Dropped in the Ocean
This week, Glen Ryan, Co-Founder of Sunovate, an innovative solar startup with technology to convert solar energy from photovoltaic panels into not only electricity, but heating and air conditioning f
EP84 – Turbine Blade Fatigue Cracks – A Growing Problem?
Morten Handberg from Wind Power Lab joined us to discuss wind turbine blade fatigue cracks and how operators can diagnose and creative preventative maintenance plans. We also explore subsea cable tech
EP83 – Off-Shore Wind Turbine Suction Caisson Installations – How do They Work?
In this episode, we discuss the installation of offshore wind turbines at Hornsea 2, which are being embedded in the seafloor via suction caisson jackets. But, how do they work? We also discuss Austra
EP82 – Vortex Generators: How & Why Do They Work to Improve Blade Aerodynamics?
Is it possible for wind turbine blade aerodynamics to improve as a blade wears down? Nicholas Gaudern, CTO of Power Curve, joins us to talk about vortex generators, Gurney Flaps and the ins and outs o
EP81 – Own a Share of an Off-Shore Wind Farm? Plus, Romotion Camera: Can it Replace Drones?
Is community ownership of off-shore wind farms going to continue to gain traction, thanks to companies like Ripple Energy? Can you really buy shares in a wind farm, and is it a smart investment? Plus,