US Grid Strain, Possible Allete Sale

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAllen discusses the strain on America’s largest power grid due to data center demand, Taiwan’s $3 billion wind

Weather Guard July 14, 2025

IWTG Consulting Addresses Turbine Failures

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJon Zalar, founder of IWTG Consulting, discusses the challenges of wind turbine maintenance, emphasizing the rise in turbine

Weather Guard July 10, 2025

The Lightning Diverter Problem with GE Vernova Blades

The LM Wind Power Lightning Diverters offered on GE Vernova wind turbine blades are very susceptible to rain erosion. Damaged lightning diverters can lead to an increase in blade damage.

Weather Guard July 9, 2025

US Pushes LNG, Denmark Offshore Permits

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis week we discuss the Danish government’s permit extensions for two offshore wind farms, the U.S. Senate’s new

Weather Guard July 8, 2025

GE 18 MW Turbine, Nordex Revives Iowa Facility

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadNordex USA has reopened its wind turbine plant in Iowa, while Alliant Energy plans to add up to

Weather Guard July 7, 2025

Wind Farm Profile: Babbitt Ranches

Babbitt Ranches family farm has been a fixture in Flagstaff, AZ since 1886. So how does a wind farm fit into the picture? The Ranches have always been a little ahead of the curve, so providing renewable energy to the Salt River Project was a smart step in keeping with the family farming enterprise.

Weather Guard July 5, 2025

GreenSpur’s Axial Flux Generator Innovation

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJason Moody from GreenSpur discusses their innovative axial flux generator technology, which promises to reduce weight and complexity

Weather Guard July 3, 2025

Case Study: How StrikeTape Transformed Wind Operations On Japan’s Lightning-Prone Coast

This case study describes a major wind farm operation located along the Sea of Japan coastline that experienced devastating lightning damage, unscheduled downtime and costly repairs. After implementing a retrofit solution, the wind farm saw zero blade damage.

Weather Guard July 1, 2025

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