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The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast

Allen Hall, Rosemary Barnes, Joel Saxum & Yolanda Padron

Uptime is a renewable energy podcast focused on wind energy and energy storage technologies. Experts Allen Hall, Rosemary Barnes, Joel Saxum and Yolanda Padron break down the latest research, tech, and policy.

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35:22

CICNDT Brings Advanced Blade Inspections to Wind Energy

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2026/01/01

Allen and Joel are joined by Jeremy Heinks of CICNDT to discuss the critical need for pre-installation blade inspections, especially as safe-harbored blades from years past are rushed into service. They cover advanced NDT technologies including robotic CT scanning, blade bolt inspection for cracking issues, and how operators can extend turbine life beyond the typical 10-year repower cycle.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is

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29:29

Trump Halts Offshore Wind Projects, DJI Drone Ban...

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2025/12/30

Allen, Joel, and Rosemary break down the Trump administration’s sudden halt of five major offshore wind projects, including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind and parts of Vineyard Wind, over national security claims the hosts find questionable. They also cover the FCC’s ban on new DJI drone imports and what operators should do now, plus Fraunhofer’s latest wind research featured in PES Wind Magazine. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind

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4:20

Wind Energy 2025 Year in Review, Coal Surpassed

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2025/12/29

Allen delivers the 2025 state of the wind industry. For the first time, wind and solar produced more electricity than coal worldwide. The US added 36% more wind capacity than last year, Australia’s market hit $2 billion, and China extended its 25-year streak of double-digit growth. But 2025 also brought challenges: the Trump administration froze offshore wind projects, Britain paid billions to curtail turbines, and global wind growth hit its lowest rate in two decades. Sign up now for Uptime

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28:40

Morten Handberg Decodes Blade Damage Categories

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Morten Handberg, Principal Consultant at Wind Power LAB, returns to discuss blade damage categorization. From transverse cracks and leading edge erosion to carbon spar cap repairs, he explains what severity levels really mean for operators and why the industry still lacks a universal standard.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind

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33:07

German Bird Study Finds 99% Avoid Turbines, SunZia...

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2025/12/09

Allen, Joel, Rosemary, and Yolanda discuss a German study finding 99.8% of birds avoid wind turbines, challenging long-standing collision risk models. They also cover Pattern Energy’s SunZia project nearing completion as the Western Hemisphere’s largest renewable project, lightning monitoring strategies for large-scale wind farms, and offshore flange alignment technology.Register for Wind Energy O&M Australia 2026!Learn more about CICNDTDownload the latest issue of PES Wind

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2:32

Australia Loses Offshore Project, Ecowende Moves Forward

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2025/12/08

Allen covers Ecowende’s first monopile installation in the Netherlands, designed to be the most ecological offshore wind farm ever built. Plus Ireland’s offshore potential proves far smaller than hoped, Australia cancels its third offshore project in recent months, LiveLink Aerospace solves radar clutter in Scotland, GE Vernova secures a Romanian turbine deal, and Canadian tariffs threaten BC Hydro wind development. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things

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27:32

WindQuest Advisors on Managing TSA & FSA Negotiations

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Allen and Joel sit down with Dan Fesenmeyer of Windquest Advisors to discuss turbine supply agreement fundamentals, negotiation leverage, and how tariff uncertainty is reshaping contract terms. Dan also explains why operators should maximize warranty claims before service agreements take over.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored byWeather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’sStrikeTape Wind Turbine

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31:09

Statkraft Sells Offshore Wind, Torsional Blade Testing

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Allen and Yolanda discuss Statkraft’s workforce cuts and sale of its Swedish offshore wind projects. They also cover ORE Catapult’s partnership with Bladena to conduct torsional testing on an 88-meter blade, and the upcoming Wind Energy O&M Australia conference.Register for ORE Catapult’s Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event! Visit CICNDT to learn more! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored

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5:42

Europe Weighs Chinese Turbines Against Energy...

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Allen covers the debate over Chinese wind turbines in Europe, from data security concerns and unfair subsidies to the risk of trading one energy dependency for another. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored byWeather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’sStrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit.Follow the show onFacebook,YouTube,Twitter,Linkedinandvisit Weather Guard on the web. Andsubscribe to Rosemary

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35:33

The 2025 Uptime Thanksgiving Special

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Allen, Joel, and Yolanda share their annual Thanksgiving reflections on a year of major changes in wind energy. They discuss industry collaboration, the offshore wind reset, and upcoming changes in 2026. Thanks to all of our listeners from the Uptime team!Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored byWeather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’sStrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit.Follow the show

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31:07

Funding vs Engineering, Edinburgh and WOMA Plans

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2025/11/25

Allen, Joel, Rosemary, and Yolanda discuss Modvion's €39M grant for wooden wind turbine towers, leading to a discussion about funding vs. engineering readiness in the wind industry. Plus they highlight Veolia's blade recycling advances in PES Wind Magazine. And the Weather Guard team announces they'll be in Edinburgh for the ORE Catapult Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight!Register for Wind Energy O&M Australia 2026!Learn more about CICNDT! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email

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2:51

Nordex Crypto Theft, Goldwind Turbine Asbestos

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Allen covers positive developments like EDF's 261 MW Serra das Almas wind farm in Brazil, Ørsted's offshore progress in the US, and Shell's hydrogen deal in Germany. Then the troubling stories: a Nordex technical manager caught mining cryptocurrency inside turbines, and the discovery of asbestos in Goldwind turbine brake pads across multiple Australian wind farms.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard

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22:10

SkySpecs Supports European Wind Growth

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Allen and Joel sit down with Michael McQueenie, Head of Sales for SkySpecs in Europe at the SkySpecs Customer Forum. They discuss the booming European wind energy market, SkySpecs' role in asset management, and their expansion into solar farm operations. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show

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LM Wind Power Cuts 60% of Denmark Staff

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/18

The crew discusses LM Wind Power's dramatic layoff of 60% of remaining Danish staff, dropping from 90 to just 31 workers. What does this mean for thousands of wind farms with LM blades? Is government intervention possible? Who might acquire the struggling blade manufacturer? Plus, a preview of the Wind Energy O&M Australia 2026 conference in Melbourne this February. Learn more about CICNDT!Register for ORE Catapult's UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News,

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Terra-Gen, Nordex & Siemens Gamesa Improve

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Terra-Gen's 238.5 MW project in Texas is now fully operational and the Philippines just awarded approvals for more than 10 GWs of renewables. Plus Nordex and Siemens Gamesa are optimistic about their future. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather

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29:20

The Blade Whisperer Returns with Morten Handberg

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Morten Handberg, Principal Consultant at Wind Power LAB, joins the show to discuss the many variables within wind turbine blades that operators may not be aware of. From design to materials and operation, understanding your blades is crucial to making informed decisions in the field. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS

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32:26

Ørsted Denies Equinor Merger, WOMA 2026 Tickets Live

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/11

The crew discusses Equinor's significant investment in Ørsted, while Ørsted denies plans to merge. They also cover Jupiter Bach's new plant in Colorado and the upcoming Wind Operation and Maintenance Australia 2026 event.Register for ORE Catapult's UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight!Learn more about Composite Inspection and Consulting! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn

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Vestas Succeeds in US Despite Challenges

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Vestas continues to make headwinds in the US, despite the current administration's disdain for wind energy. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can

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26:14

EOLOGIX-PING Lightning Sensors Join SkySpecs Horizon

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Allen and Joel are joined by Matthew Stead, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of EOLIGIX-PING, at the SkySpecs Customer Forum 2025. They discuss the biggest takeaways from the forum, new developments at EOLOGIX-PING, and the upcoming Wind Energy O&M Australia event. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the

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40:32

Wind Operations is Changing Across the US

The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Allen and Yolanda discuss operational shifts driven by the IRA bill, focusing on the importance of long-term operational strategies, collaboration, and advanced monitoring solutions.Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web

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