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

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Octopus Investments buys Golden Plains stage two for over A$2 billion. Plus, the blade defects new owners miss in due diligence, internal inspections, and the hosts’ conference hotel pet peeves. The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast is brought to you by Wea... more

Allen covers Ming Yang’s firewall from Beijing and Octopus Energy deal, US turbine orders hitting a three-year high, and Norway’s floating wind funding. The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast is brought to you by Weather Guard Lightning Tech, creators of the... more

Teemu Vekkeli, Principal at Vekkeli Advisory, joins to discuss VC versus bootstrapping, budget cycles, and problems worth solving. Plus why trust drives sales in Japan, what site technicians know, and why every pitch eventually has to convince the CF... more

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Ming Yang plans a 33 MW turbine while China pulls European tech out of its wind farms. Plus white-hat hackers reach 7.8 GW in Germany, Vårgrønn eyes a Greenvolt exit, and who really owns turbine data. The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast is brought to you ... more

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Recent Guests

Teemu Vekkeli
Principal at Vekkeli Advisory with 20 years of wind industry experience
Vekkeli Advisory
Episode: How Startups Find Problems Worth Solving, w/ Teemu Vekkeli
Andrew Davis
Tightline Composites representative discussing carbon plank manufacturing
Tightline Composites
Episode: Tightline and Avient Remove Peel Ply From Carbon Planks
Brad Schmidt
Avient representative discussing resin chemistry and composite pultrusion
Avient
Episode: Tightline and Avient Remove Peel Ply From Carbon Planks
Jeremy Heinks
Founder and CEO of CICNDT with nearly 30 years of nondestructive testing experience
CICNDT
Episode: How CICNDT Qualifies Inspectors for Complex Blade Scans
Nicolai Frost-Jensen Johansen
Development engineer at DTU in the rain erosion test facility
DTU (Danish Technical University)
Episode: How DTU’s Rain Test Facility Predicts Erosion
Morten Handberg
Blade Whisperer, drone inspection expert
Uptime
Episode: Morten Handberg Answers the Big Drone Inspection Questions
Dermot Kerrigan
Representative of Active Training Team
Active Training Team
Episode: How Active Training Team Kept 25,000 Tideway Workers Safe
Søren Kellenberger
CEO of CNC Onsite
CNC Onsite
Episode: How CNC Onsite Cuts Repair Delays for US Operators
Michael Tosi
Founder and CEO of HeliService USA
HeliService USA
Episode: HeliService USA Brings Paramedics to Offshore Wind

Hosts

Allen Hall
Host of The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast; appears across episodes providing industry experience and market context.
Matthew Stead
Host/Guest expert on wind technology; frequent contributor on wind technology topics.
Rosemary Barnes
Host/Co-host specializing in acoustics and wind issues.
Yolanda Padron
Host/Co-host with focus on wind energy systems.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Great

    Very knowledgeable and interesting people here, often discussing cutting edge renewable energy topics, not just wind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Totoptr
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Informative and witty

    I never miss an episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fresh Hops
    United States2 years ago
  • A Constant Favorite

    These folks dig into the nitty gritty details of the industry with content coming out several times a week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Itchyfeetpete
    United States3 years ago
  • Uptime = Knowledge

    Uptime is a podcast for true Wind Energy knowledge seekers. Wealth of information from true industry experts, very engaging and easy to listen too. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeremy R Norris
    United States4 years ago
  • False claims are never good for progress.

    The a claim made during EP75 - Sr. VP on Chris Howell From Veolia: On Recycling Wind Turbine Blades & A Circular Economy on August 25, 2021 is absolutely ridiculous and not true. The comment that this complex problem is one that to quote the podcast at 3:57 “And it’s one of those problems that can only be dealt with by a large organization that has the mass and the and the cash and the infrastructure to to to tackle to to to tackle a problem that large.” This is definitely not true, Veolia might... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MSPJMG
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some critics wish for broader guest diversity and more big-picture framing.
Seasoned hosts translate complex topics into practical implications for operators and developers.
Guests bring a global perspective on wind tech and policy.
High technical depth and industry credibility; listeners appreciate data-driven insights.
Regular update cadence is valued by consistent listeners.

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How Startups Find Problems Worth Solving, w/ Teemu Vekkeli
Q: What problem you're solving, is it important enough that someone would buy it?
Vekkeli says customers often rank problems by financial impact, including lost revenue and downtime, but repeated lower-impact events can accumulate into significant costs.
How Startups Find Problems Worth Solving, w/ Teemu Vekkeli
Q: What are you seeing on the ground on your end? You're based in Amsterdam. We're based in the United States. What are you seeing locally?
Vekkeli says wind companies are restructuring, while a growing number of experienced professionals are considering startup opportunities.
How CICNDT Qualifies Inspectors for Complex Blade Scans
Q: Is there an effort right now in the standards world, to put it, trying to put some requirements to NDT? What kind of qualifications a person should have?
Heinks says EPRI is leading an industry effort that will inform an IEC standard, 61400-32, covering provider evaluation and methods including ultrasonic and thermal testing.
How CICNDT Qualifies Inspectors for Complex Blade Scans
Q: But what should they be doing and what should they be looking for when they have some complex composite problems?
Heinks recommends checking for Level III oversight, technician qualifications and logged hours, and documented inspection techniques appropriate to the blade and inspection method.
Tightline and Avient Remove Peel Ply From Carbon Planks
Q: If this is mixed with a resin system, where else can it be used? Can it be used in repairs?
Schmidt says it could be used in repairs and may also apply to blade infusion and marine manufacturing. Trials are underway to test infusion, and the goal is to eliminate secondary surface preparation before bonding.

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What is The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers in-depth analysis of wind energy technology, operations, and policy with a focus on practical, data-driven insights. Conversations frequently tackle blade hardware, turbine reliability, maintenance strategies, and the evolving economics of offshore and onshore wind, often tying in related energy storage and grid considerations. A notable strength is bringing together engineers, consultants, and industry executives to unpack complex problems—from blade failures and bearing design to data-driven maintenance and supply-chain dynamics—while maintaining a clear eye on real-world applicability for operators and developers. The format often blends technical detail with market context, making it useful for listeners who want to u... more

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