The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast


Latest Episodes

BOEM Offshore Lease Cancelled, Gulf Offshore Technology Methods
August 06, 2024

BOEM has cancelled its Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease auction due to lack of interest. We explore why companies are hesitant to put turbines in the gulf, examining challenges and opportunities for

Acciona Sells Half of Renewable Portfolio, Invenergy Acquires in Brazil
August 05, 2024

Acciona has identified around 6 GW of its global capacity for potential sale. Invenergy has partnered with Patria Investments to acquire a portfolio of wind power complexes in Brazil. Arclight Capital

Tech Safety Lines: GWO Training Experts
August 01, 2024

Diane Waghorne, founder of Tech Safety Lines (TSL), and instructor Matt Wehrle explain their approach to wind technician safety training. Allen and Joel had the pleasure of visiting their excellent fa

GE Vernova Slows in Q2, 2024 Election Impact on Wind
July 30, 2024

GE Vernova recently held their Q2 investor presentation, sharing the company will focus on their the 3.6-154, 6.1-158 Cypress, and Haliade-X 15.5-250 turbine lines. So far, the company's wind division

Nordex U.S. Turbine, Sierra Leone INvestment, €2M to Modvion
July 29, 2024

Nordex has announced the N169 5. X turbine, specifically designed for the American market. Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt's Infinity and Abu Dhabi's Masdar, has outlined a plan to devel

Pearce Renewables Training Center: Expert Wind Instruction
July 25, 2024

Allen Hall and co-host Joel Saxum discuss Pearce Renewables' new state-of-the-art training facility in Dallas, Texas with John Hornbeck and Travis Dees. Pearce is addressing the growing demand for ski

Wind Energy Conferences: Are They Worth it?
July 24, 2024

Rosemary just got back from a conference and, like many of us recently, feels discouraged. Attendees and meetings were insightful, but the presentations and panels lacked impact. Allen has often felt

Vineyard Wind GE Blade Failure, Mechanix Wear TRACK Program
July 23, 2024

A blade has failed at the Vineyard Wind Farm off the coast of Nantucket--what will the fallout be? How is GE responding? Will this effect the US Presidential Election? Plus a warning about electrostat

Siemens Gamesa €1.2 Billion Credit, Masdar Acquires Stake in Endesa, Leeward Renewable Energy Receieves Financing
July 22, 2024

Siemens Gamesa has received a 1.2 billion line of 'green' guarantees from the Spanish government along with a group of major banks. Masdar is finalizing a deal with Endesa to acquire a 49 percent sta

HeliService USA: Efficient Offshore Wind Transportation
July 18, 2024

Allen and Joel speak with Michael Tosi, founder and CEO of HeliService USA, which is providing helicopter transportation for the offshore wind industry. HeliService USA provides efficient, safe, and e