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Welcome to the Wind Power News Review – hosted by Windpower Monthly senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular lists, Shashi Barla and Sorcha Versteeg. This time on the news review, we ask our lists for their views on a tumultuous few weeks in the United States, which has seen the US government order a stop to work at Equinor’s Empire Wind offshore wind project in New York. The halt order has since been rescinded, but uncertainty continues to reign in the West’s biggest wind energy market. We also explore how President Donald Trump’s tariffs are impacting the global wind industry, from rival markets in Europe and China to the responses of the biggest wind energy firms.  Meanwhile, Danish renewables major Ørsted has suspended the Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm in the UK North Sea. What does this mean for the company, and the industry, going forward?  Finally, we examine the first quarter financial results of major western wind turbine manufacturers, which seem to be improving after years of difficulties.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden. Windpower Monthly is now on Bluesky – follow us at @windpowermonthly.bsky.social for all the latest updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The only thing worse, in policy , than Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on countries across the world, are the constant US policy flip-flops, senior wind industry figures have said. As Trump began to impose tariffs on US imports; many countries, including China, responded in force with their own tariffs, sparking fears of a global trade war. Although the US president has since relented on high tariffs for some countries, the world remains on high alert for yet another US policy reversal creating a climate of uncertainty which has knocked the confidence of the wind industry to invest. Ian Griggs, editor of Windpower Monthly, was at last month’s Wind Europe conference in Copenhagen as the tariffs began to bite and he took the opportunity to speak to delegates from DNV, Statkraft, Modvion and Hitachi about what they might mean for the wind industry. They said the constant policy reversals were potentially even more harmful than the tariffs themselves but that this was tempered by some silver linings too. This episode was produced by Inga Marsden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Wind Power News Review – hosted by Windpower Monthly senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular lists, Shashi Barla and Will Sheard. This time on the news review, we’ll ask our lists for their views on global installation figures from wind turbine manufacturers last year, which show Chinese companies including Goldwind, Envision, Mingyang and Windey coming out on top.  We also explore why some of the biggest European energy companies have cut their renewable energy targets recently to focus more on fossil fuel production.  Meanwhile, Siemens Gamesa has just sold 90% of its wind business in India and Sri Lanka. How does this reflect the company’s broader strategy?  Finally, we explore the vastly different outcomes of recent onshore wind tenders in and Italy.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As delegates prepare for the annual WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, Ørsted’s European development chief discusses the EU’s proposals for the Clean Industrial Deal and its implications for the wind industry. The EU’s Clean Industrial Deal contains a raft of measures which could benefit the wind industry. Together, they form a vision of increased electrification across Europe, with state-backed power purchase agreements and guidelines to address foreign subsidies and the EU’s manufacturing base. Duncan Clark, head of European development at Ørsted - and an ambassador for the conference – spoke to Ian Griggs, editor of Windpower Monthly, about what these measures could mean for the wind industry, if adopted. This episode was produced by Inga Marsden. Windpower Monthly is now on Bluesky – follow us at @windpowermonthly.bsky.social for all the latest updates.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robotics is still a fringe technology in wind energy, but it has vast potential to transform the industry from the factory floor to operational turbine towers and blades.  In manufacturing, machines offer the prospect of precision and efficiency in the exacting task of blade finishing. Meanwhile, the rapid evolution of drone technology is increasingly being applied to streamline operations and maintenance work at both onshore and offshore wind farms.  In this episode of the Wind Power Podcast, we spoke with two leading experts on the use of robots in wind power to see what the future holds on this exciting new frontier for renewable energy.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The winners of this year’s Turbines of the Year awards reveal stark contrasts in the trajectory of technology development between European and Chinese OEMs – but what will happen next? Windpower Monthly’s technology and market trends correspondent – and Turbines of the Year judge – Eize de Vries answers questions about why the winners won and the shape of things to come in turbine technology, both on and offshore. The discussion also touches on why floating wind power has not reached commercial scale yet and whether this sector will ever come of age. Finally, for companies which are considering putting their technology forward for next year’s awards, Eize shares some invaluable advice about how to shape a submission. This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Windpower Monthly is now on Bluesky – follow us at @windpowermonthly.bsky.social for all the latest updates.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Wind Power news review – hosted by Windpower Monthly senior reporter Robyn White and Windpower Monthly reporter Orlando Jenkinson – along with our of experts, independent analyst Shashi Barla and K2 Management's country director for the UK and Ireland Sorcha Versteeg. This time on the news review; we discuss Siemens Gamesa’s new 21MW prototype, and find out how much of an impact this massive new wind turbine model could have on the wider wind industry. We also explore the Chinese government’s decision to cut renewable energy subsidies and embrace a CfD-style pricing system, as it looks to maintain its place as the world’s primary wind energy market.  Meanwhile, our lists give their verdict on Ørsted’s appointment of a new CEO amid prolonged financial difficulties, and discuss how he might look to change the company’s strategy going forward. Finally, there is a closer look at how a dispute between offshore wind developers in the UK North Sea has raised questions about the wake effect and its impact on neighbouring wind farms.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the difference between a split and a crack on a turbine blade? Our guest explains the need for an industry standard for blade damage. Speaking ahead of Windpower Monthly’s Blades USA conference in late February, Lili Haus, wind energy engineer and scientist at the Electric Power Research Institute, discusses her quest to introduce a global dictionary of agreed to categorise blade damage.  In Episode 32 of the Wind Power podcast, Haus, a speaker at the Blades USA conference, discusses the latest techniques available for blade inspections, the benefits of non-destructive evaluation and how predictive analysis could reduce the rate of costly blade failures.   Listen to this podcast episode to get a special discount code for the Blades USA conference and find out more about the event on our dedicated website. This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Wind Power news review – hosted by Windpower Monthly senior reporter Robyn White and Windpower Monthly reporter Orlando Jenkinson – along with our of experts, independent analyst Shashi Barla and K2 Management's analysis and due diligence director Will Sheard. This time on the news review, we ask our lists for their views on President Donald Trump’s turbulent first week of attacks on US wind energy.  We also take a closer look into the impressive sales figures from wind turbine manufacturers Vestas and Nordex in 2024.  Meanwhile, our lists give their view on how the ongoing German election could impact wind energy in that country.  Finally, we discuss the massive new floating offshore wind prototypes currently being installed in China, and how they might impact other markets around the world.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  To listen, simply click on the 'play' button in the graphic above, or follow and Wind Power on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

’s onshore wind market is a remarkable success story, with 2,400 onshore wind turbines with a capacity of 14,000 MW newly approved in the last year. But the country stands at a crossroads with federal elections on 23 February in which the two parties currently leading in the polls are either agnostic or actively hostile towards wind power. So, can the fragile gains made under the current istration survive the election? Katja Wünschel, chief executive of RWE’s renewables business in Europe and Australia and Karsten Brueggemann, vice president, region central, for the Nordex Group talk about how these policy and regulatory gains have translated into new onshore wind power in and how they will capitalise on the improved prospects in their home market. Meanwhile, Mirko Moser Abt, chief policy officer for the German Wind Energy Association, discusses the political backdrop to these changes. In interviews recorded at last autumn’s Wind Energy Hamburg conference, our guests for episode 31 of the Wind Power podcast explored the reasons for ’s onshore wind success, how far-right parties are making advances in local elections and the temperature of German public opinion towards wind power in an age of industrial scale social media-fueled disinformation about climate change.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Wind Power news review – hosted by Windpower Monthly senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our of experts, Shashi Barla and Sorcha Bán Versteeg. This time on the news review; we’ll ask our lists for their views on how the victory of Donald Trump and the Republicans in the US elections could impact wind power and renewable energy policy in the country.  We also explore major wind energy firms’ third quarter financial results, which may be showing signs of improvement amid widespread difficulties.  There is also a closer look at how Chinese manufacturers continue to push boundaries as they announce plans for the world’s largest wind turbines.  Finally, there is an examination of why the government of Sweden decided to cancel 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, and what the role its open-door leasing policy may have played in the decision.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sponsored edition of the Wind Power podcast, Mike Blumenfeld, industrial lubricant development and wind energy specialist at ExxonMobil, discusses how advanced lubricant technology can help the wind industry cut costs, reduce waste and improve turbine performance in the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yong Yu, international CEO at Chinese turbine firm Windey, discusses fair trade, whether bigger turbines are better and the country’s recent dominance of global installations. In episode 30 of the Wind Power podcast, recorded during the Wind Energy Hamburg conference earlier this autumn, Windey’s international CEO sat down for a discussion with Windpower Monthly editor Ian Griggs. The discussion focused on claims made by some wind industry voices that China enjoys the benefit of an unfair playing field with its European counterparts. The conversation also touched on how much market share Chinese turbine firms expect to have in Europe, from their current level of 0.2%, and the underlying reasons for China’s dominance of global turbine installations.   This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Wind Power news review – hosted by Windpower Monthly senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular lists, Shashi Barla and Will Sheard. This time on the news review; we’ll ask our lists for their views on the recent blade issues that impacted GE Vernova’s Haliade X turbines in the US and UK, and ask how serious this could be for the reputation of the offshore wind industry.  We also explore how a new government in the UK is looking to re energise wind power in the country by boosting a recent renewables tender, and ending the de-facto ban on new onshore wind.  Meanwhile, Siemens Gamesa’s 4.X turbines are back on sale again. Is there light at the end of the tunnel for this troubled wind turbine platform?  Finally, we explore how China’s industrial dominance is causing concern for workers at European wind energy manufacturers.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 29 of the Wind Power podcast, recorded during last week’s WindEnergy Hamburg conference, GE Vernova’s Gilan Sabatier sat down with Windpower Monthly editor Ian Griggs. The discussion centred on how the company’s growth will be shaped by its customers’ needs and how three recent deals illustrate its wider strategy in new and emerging markets. Sabatier also touched on healthy competition between turbine firms, in Europe and beyond, which markets the turbine firm is keeping an eye on right now and how a favourable – or unfavourable – policy backdrop can turn a market on its head in a matter of months. This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaking ahead of Wind Energy Hamburg, Ben Backwell, chief executive of GWEC, discusses tripling wind installations, the Inflation Reduction Act and whether global trade tensions could derail the energy transition.   Backwell spoke to Windpower Monthly editor Ian Griggs about whether global markets are on track to achieve a tripling of wind power installations by 2030, whether President Biden’s landmark Inflation Reduction Act has lived up to the hype and why policy makers should avoid ramping up trade tensions with their competitors. The conversation also touched on how to bring emerging wind markets up to speed quickly, the UK’s role in the energy transition following the end of a de facto onshore wind in England and the how the rising tide of mis and disinformation is affecting the wind industry today.    This episode was produced by Inga Marsden  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a country, Norway is heavily reliant on oil and gas exploitation to meet its energy demands. However, with the climate crisis encouraging a break from fossil fuels, Norway is increasingly looking to offshore wind to help with its energy transition.  The country’s deep coastal waters mean most offshore wind in Norway will need to be built on floating platforms, and therefore rely on a technology that remains in its infancy around the world.  In episode 27 of the Windpower Podcast, we spoke with two leading experts on Norwegian offshore wind to see whether floating wind can meet the demands of Norway’s energy transition, and what challenges it might face along the way.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the ‘Wind Power’ news review – hosted by Windpower Monthly’s editor, Ian Griggs, and Windpower Monthly reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular lists, Shashi Barla and Will Sheard. This time on the news review: has US offshore wind turned the corner after a series of setbacks? Our regular ists give their verdict. The advance of Chinese turbine technology continues apace, but how concerned should Western OEMs be that their competitors will steal a march on them with European developers? Meanwhile, back in Europe, some developers have criticized so-called negative bidding in and the Netherlands, claiming that it makes projects unviable but are state regulators listening to their concerns? And finally, is a summer of industrial strife on the cards after a German union, which represents workers from several turbine firms, threatened strikes if their pay demands are not met? This episode was produced by Til Owen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How vulnerable is wind industry infrastructure to physical and cyber-attacks – and is the risk growing? The owners and operators of today’s wind industry infrastructure must now navigate a new and murky world of unattributed physical attacks, cyber warfare and GPS jamming – as well as hybrid attacks comprising one or more of these elements. And as geopolitical tensions rise between Russia and Europe, China and the West - as well as other hostile state actors - what can the wind industry do about this growing threat? In episode 26 of the Wind Power Podcast – the final episode of our series recorded at the Wind Europe conference in Bilbao earlier this year – we spoke to a security expert and a senior underwriter for a specialist insurance firm to find out more about the calculus of risk.  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time on the news review: Our lists discuss a change of leadership, rumoured job cuts and a new offshore turbine in development at Siemens Gamesa.   A change of leadership, rumoured big job cuts and a new offshore turbine in development – we ask our ists to analyse the big developments at Siemens Gamesa.  Meanwhile, as the first shots are fired in a potential EU/China trade war, our guests discuss whether new tariffs could slow down the energy transition and whether Chinese turbine firms are a threat to Europe anyway.  And industry safety is back on the agenda after a man died in a fatal fall at a Texas wind project and another man’s hand was crushed in an incident in the UK.  Finally, is GE Vernova’s ‘workhorse turbine’ strategy one that fellow Western OEMs are likely to adopt for themselves?  This episode was produced by Inga Marsden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.