One year ago, ZF Wind Power launched Thrive, an all-encompassing service concept for wind park operators. With us is Sivakumar Jayapal, chief service officer for ZF Wind Power. A written portion of this podcast is below but be sure to listen to the full episode on your preferred podcast service. Windpower Engineering & Development ·…

ZF is a global technology company supplying gear systems for vehicles and industrial technology. ZF Wind Power designs modular gearbox platforms and produces complete powertrains for wind turbines. Sivakumar Jayapal, Chief Service Officer at ZF Wind Power, talks with Windpower Engineering & Development about its new interactive service Thrive. Below is an excerpt of ZF’s…

The progress of industry pushes ever forward, and those technological breakthroughs are marked by named eras. Globally, manufacturers believe they’re currently experiencing the fourth industrial revolution, dubbed Industry 4.0. The wind industry is also participating, and Valery Godinez, VP of engineering and product development at MISTRAS Group, is here to discuss what that means exactly.…

In this episode of the Wind Spotlight podcast from Windpower Engineering & Development, we are joined by Brian Warmerdam, product manager at RAD Torque Systems, to discuss the company’s latest offering in torque wrenches. RAD Torque is a Canadian Manufacturer producing battery-powered torque wrenches used in a range of industries, including mining, aerospace, and, of…

In this special Windpower Engineering & Development podcast interview, RAD Torque Systems walks us through its innovative torque technology for the wind industry. Below is a portion of the interview with RAD Torque product manager Brian Warmerdam, but be sure to listen to the full episode via Soundcloud to learn more about the company’s involvement…

Listen in to this WindTalk podcast, as we discuss renewable energy procurement, energy investments trends, and the challenges and benefits of distributed resources and microgrids. John Powers, the VP of Global Renewables & Clean Tech at Schneider Electric joins us to share his thoughts and predictions on renewable energy market. Schneider Electric is a global…

In this WindTalk podcast, we discuss data, analytics, and digitalization with two guests from ONYX Insight: Noah Myrent, Head of Global Monitoring, and Dr Ashley Crowther, Global VP of Sales & Engineering. ONYX Insight provides predictive maintenance, as well as monitoring services and support, so that wind operators can better optimize O&M strategies. Noah and…

Oliver Auston, Chief Innovation Officer with Pure Safety Group (PSG), joins us for a discussion on fall protection and safety in the wind industry. PSG is an independent provider of fall protection equipment and training. Learn more here. During our talk, Oliver also points out other organizations dedicated to standards and guidelines for work at…

In this WindTalk podcast, we speak with LevelTen Energy’s VP of Developer Relations, Rob Collier. LevelTen has developed an intelligent platform that matches businesses with renewable energy suppliers, and Rob is full of insight about renewable power purchase agreements, corporate buyers, risk, and standardized contracts. Rob also discusses wind energy and the PTC. LevelTen offers…

Listen in as we speak with two experts with IHS Markit: associate, Michael McNulty and analyst, Max Cohen. IHS offers key information and insight in critical markets that shape the business landscape, including in the field of renewable energy. In this podcast, Michael and Max discuss the type of clean energy research IHS focuses on…

In this WindTalk podcast, we discuss artificial intelligence with Gareth Brown. Gareth is the Managing Director and CEO of with Clir Renewables, a renewable energy AI software company that offers cloud-based tools help asset managers and owners maximize. In our conversation, Gareth explains the benefits of using AI at wind farms, as well as what…

In this WindTalk podcast, we speak with Zolaikha Strong, the Director of Energy Policy and Electrical Markets at the Copper Development Association. Zolaikha provides insight on the wind industry and the use of copper, which is expected to increase and particularly as the offshore market develops in the United States. She also touches on a…

In this WindTalk podcast, we’re discussing distributed wind energy with Russell Tencer, the Founder and CEO of United Wind. United Wind is currently the only company and the first ever to offer little to no money down leasing options to small wind customers in the United States. During our conversation, Russell provides insight on distributed…

Join us or a discussion on energy storage including microgrids and storage as a service. In this podcast, Karim Wazni shares his insight on the storage market and the integration of renewables, such as wind and solar energy. Karim is the Managing Director of the Microgrids and Storage Solutions unit for Aggreko, a global provider…

In this WindTalk podcast, we discuss lightning and its potential impact and effect on wind turbines with Vaisaila‘s Brooke Pearson. Brooke has more than 30 years of experience working in the field of meteorology and is currently Vaisaila’s Lightning Global Solutions Manager. The company, which provides environmental and industrial measurement (including lightning data), recently developed…

Insurance discussions for wind projects are an important but, at times, complex topic. Each wind project is unique with a different set of conditions and nuances, which may be magnified at offshore wind sites given the harsh marine environment. In this WindTalk podcast, we speak with Jonny Allen, Senior Underwriter and Head of Offshore Renewables…

In this WindTalk podcast, we delve into the development of offshore wind in the U.S. — and fortunately, we’re not alone. Supporters from Europe and the UK, with a decade or two of established offshore wind experience, have been offering lessons learned to the newly established U.S. industry. For example, the UK’s Team Humber Marine…

In this WindTalk podcast, we speak with Dr Davion Hill of DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body.  DNV GL recently released its first annual Battery Performance Scorecard, which provides independent ranking and evaluation of battery vendors based on extensive laboratory testing. Battery storage can help with the variability…

In this episode of WindTalk, we discuss offshore wind in the United States with Liz Burdock, the Executive Director of the Business Network for Offshore Wind. Here Liz provides a brief update on the industry, including the challenges the sector faces as it fully develops in the U.S. and the many advantages to overcoming them.

In this WindTalk podcast, we discuss “fintech” with Benjamin Cohen, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of T-REX, an enterprise software solutions provider for the complex world of financing. Fintech means financial technology, such as the digital software programs that track and support accounting and investment decisions. For example, one of the features T-REX offers…