Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode of Uptime, Joel Saxum and Allen Hall sit down with the CEO of AC883, Lars […]
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLast week, Allen and Joel attended Electricity Transformation Canada 2023 in chilly Calgary! Bundle up as the guys
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis news flash covers major renewable energy project financing deals and acquisitions in the wind industry. Key points
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAllen Hall and Joel Saxum go in-depth with R&D Test Systems Chief Engineer Claus Beck, who reveals the
The IEC 61400-24 Lightning Protection specification is in the process of being amended. Public comment runs through November 2, 2023. The proposed update would likely increase LCOE and would not offer any new or actionable data for the wind industry.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAllen and Joel are preparing for their trip to a Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Electricity Transformation Canada
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWe discuss major investments in offshore wind projects in the UK and Brazil by Marubeni and TotalEnergies, highlighting
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPhil Totaro, Joel Saxum and Allen Hall discuss the latest Reuters news article regarding Siemens Gamesa shuttering sales
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Around 1 to 3 percent of lightning strikes to wind turbine blades result in blade damage. However, this figure can vary significantly, depending on the location of the wind farm, lightning strike characteristics, the type of turbine, and other factors. Let’s look at a few of the variables that contribute to the higher blade damage rates
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe latest Uptime Wind Energy podcast investigates ingenious systems tracking bird behavior near turbines. Hosts Allen Hall, Joel
In rare instances, when lightning does tremendous damage, experts may say “it’s force majeuere.” But we know lightning is just air – so what really matters in turbine lightning protection?
Lightning Damage and Blade Protection: What We’re missing Read More »