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📰 Get your Uptime Tech News here! 📰 Chinese drones were disguised as wind turbine components in a smuggling attempt. Allen Hall shares small manufacturers' concerns about the current trade climate; Philip Totaro says we can and should make changes to mitigate Chinese domination in the market; and Joel Saxum warns that relying on a moral superiority stance will lead to defeat. As big as this story is, why isn't it in the news? Other stories this week also deserve your attention, like Statkraft reducing its renewable targets, while England refocuses on its wind energy goals. And see how one NextEra Energy, Inc. wind farm really makes good on its "good neighbor" policy. All this, and more, in one quick read! 🗞️

HeliService USA is providing incredible services to offshore wind farms! CEO and Founder Michael Tosi spoke with Allen Hall and Joel Saxum about the company's operations, bringing technicians and equipment to offshore wind farms efficiently and safely. Their top-of-the-line helicopters and expert pilots provide smooth, fast rides, helping the offshore wind industry grow. Check out the YouTube version to see their operation in action: https://lnkd.in/geBMgVaH

Chinese drones were disguised as wind turbine components in a smuggling attempt. What does this mean for the wind industry? Philip Totaro discusses the current trade climate and what can be done to protect against Chinese domination in the market. Allen Hall wonders if other countries can even compete at the moment. And Joel Saxum warns that following moral superiority will lead to defeat. In other news, Renuware Ltd is bringing their maritime expertise to the wind industry, supplying epoxies and coatings. Check out their article in PES Wind! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dBh4zeC

News Flash ⚡: •Vestas has suspended its generator factory project and all blade production in Turkey •Avangrid Renewables has sold its Kitty Hawk North offshore wind lease to Dominion Energy for $160 million •LS GreenLink has invested $681 million in a new facility in Virginia, creating 330 new jobs Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dBh4zeC

Congratulations to our Wind Farm of the Week, Richland Wind Farm! Richland Wind Farm is located in Iowa and is owned by Alliant Energy. In September, Richland Wind will be celebrating its fourth year of operation! To learn more, check out the #UptimeWindEnergyPodcast 🎧⬇️ #windpower #windenergy #offshorewind

It's lawsuit season! After they're settled - however they're settled - how long will it take operators to replace those bearings? Joel Saxum has done the math, and Philip Totaro explains how service agreements and ISPs may respond. Stay on top of the industry with the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast! #uptime #offshorewind #windenergy

The DSPTCH app is expanding its capabilities at a tremendous rate! Allen Hall and Joel Saxum needed to catch up on all the app's progress with co-founder Alex Jones. DSPTCH makes wind operations management easier and more organized. From site mapping to handling IRA compliance for wages and apprenticeships, DSPTCH does it all. Download the app: https://dsptch.app.link/ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dBh4zeC

GE Vernova has been sued by American Electric Power for faulty bearings. SKF Group has been sued by GE Vernova for manufacturing these bearings. Who's to blame? And more importantly, what will the fallout of this be for the industry? Allen Hall, Philip Totaro, and Joel Saxum dive deep into the issue this week. Plus WUPROHYD's wave turbine technology is at the forefront of innovation. With the ability to be combined with offshore wind and solar, wave turbines are great solution to make the most of offshore platforms. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dBh4zeC

News Flash ⚡: •Siemens Energy plans 10,000 new hires over the next 6 years as part of an investment in their grid technologies business •GE Vernova receives $30M in funding from Enova SF to build a 15.5 MW offshore turbine •Invenergy and Patria Investments acquire a 600 MW wind portfolio in Brazil •U.S. Department of the Interior announces an offshore wind lease sale scheduled for August 2024 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dBh4zeC

"How do I get a job in the wind industry?" Allen Hall and Joel Saxum have been asked this question so much they decided to make a website to answer it. Buildturbines.com is a resource for people looking to join the industry, from technicians to engineers. With career descriptions and qualification requirements, the site is here to make getting started less difficult. Check out Build Turbines: https://buildturbines.com/ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dBh4zeC