Weather Guard Lightning Tech Wind Energy Conferences: Are They Worth it? 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 the same. The two unpack their issues with recent wind energy conferences and discuss possible solutions to make them more valuable. 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 St ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech Vineyard Wind GE Blade Failure, Mechanix Wear TRAC Program 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 electrostatic eliminators and mid-blade lightning protection: they don’t work. And Mechanix Wear’s TRAC (Trial Research and Collaboration Kit) program offers on-site assessments to identify specific hand protection needs for employees. NextEra’s Walleye Wind Farm in Minnesota is our wind farm of the week! Visit AMI’s webs ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech Siemens Gamesa €1.2 Billion Credit, Masdar Acquires Stake in Endesa, Leeward Renewable Energy Receieves Financing 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 stake in their 2, 000 megawatt renewable energy portfolio. Leeward Renewable Energy has secured $1.25 billion in financing for its construction warehouse facility. The Welsh government has established Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, a publicly owned renewable energy dev ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech HeliService USA: Efficient Offshore Wind Transportation 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 environmentally-friendly transport for technicians and equipment to offshore wind farms, providing an advantage over marine vessels. With the highest safety standards, cost-effectiveness, and speed, HeliService is making offshore wind travel better. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech Vestas Stops Turkey Production, Avangrid Sells Kitty Hawk North, LS Greenlink Virginia Facility Vestas in Turkey has suspended their generator factory project and blade production in the country after loosened locality requirements for wind. Avangrid has sold its Kitty Hawk North offshore lease to Dominion Energy for $160 million. LS Greenlink invests $681 million in a Virginia factory, creating 330 full time jobs. 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 ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech DSPTCH: Revolutionizing Wind Farm Management Allen Hall and Joel Saxum interview Alex Jones, co-founder of DSPTCH, about the app’s evolution from a wind farm locator to a comprehensive operations management and IRA compliance tool for renewable energy. They discuss new features, prevailing wage and apprenticeship tracking, industry adoption, and how DSPTCH improves efficiency and safety in wind farm operations. Visit https://dsptch.app/ or download at https://dsptch.app.link/. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech GE Vernova Lawsuits, BP Renewables, Maersk Supply Service Acquired GE Vernova is suing SKF USA for $386 million over failing bearings, and American Electric Power (AEP) is suing GE Vernova for wind turbine failures. WUPROHYD is looking to combine wave, solar, and wind power generation into a single floating structure, potentially revolutionizing offshore renewable energy production. BP’s CEO is moving company focus away from renewables. DOF Group acquires Maersk Supply Service for $1.11 billion in a cash and stock deal. Jupiter Bach is facing challenges due to EU ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech BuildTurbines.com: A Resource for Wind Energy Careers Buildturbines.com is a resource for people joining the wind energy industry, from technicians to sales and marketing. The website includes career path information with experience and certifications needed as well as salary ranges. With in-depth articles and a training school location map, buildturbines.com is what you need to get started on your new career path. 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 ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech Siemens Gamesa Expands Offshore, Nuclear Power Debate, Wisconsin Wind Farm Opposition We made buildturbines.com to help people join the wind industry! In the news, Siemens Gamesa has received certification for their 15 megawatt SG14 236DD offshore wind turbine, 63 of which will be used offshore in the German Baltic Sea. They are also expanding a blade facility in Aalborg, Denmark. We discuss Bill Gates’ TerraPower nuclear project in Wyoming, moving to a discussion about where nuclear energy is a good solution. Then we move to the legal battle between EDP Renewable ..read more

Weather Guard Lightning Tech Masdar Acquires Terna, Nissens Moves Production Out of EU, JSW Steel Upgrades Texas Facility Masdar acquires Greece’s Terna Energy for 2.4 billion euros, eyeing further European renewable energy investments. Nissens Cooling Solutions relocates production from Europe to Eastern Europe and China due to economic pressures, highlighting EU industry challenges. JSW Steel USA invests $110 million in Texas facilities to support U.S. offshore wind development, leveraging Inflation Reduction Act incentives. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all t ..read more