The US offshore wind industry has reached a pivotal moment, with a favourable policy announcement from the Biden administration which could transform the fortunes of its nascent supply chain.Everything from a skilled workforce to meet the growing needs of the industry, through to critical infrastructure and the construction of wind turbine installation vessels could be enhanced by the measures – while the whole offshore wind industry can only benefit from the president’s personal focus.But as two of the world’s major turbine manufacturers lock horns in a US court over an intellectual property dispute, it’s clear that the wind industry must find ways to collaborate rather than simply compete in order to make the best of the economic benefits to come.In the third episode of the Wind Power podcast, Ian Griggs, deputy editor of Windpower Monthly, spoke to two members of the US Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW) to get their take on the latest developments.This episode was produced by Czarina Deen.Could SGRE’s IP court battle with GE have implications for the entire wind industry?Jury awards royalties after verdict in GE vs SGRE court battleSiemens Gamesa vs GE court case: '60GW US offshore wind exposed to intellectual property risk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The tragic war in Ukraine has claimed thousands of lives, driven millions from their homes and destroyed vital infrastructure.But amid the daily cost in human suffering, there is also a feeling in Europe that the war has achieved what the slower moving crisis of climate change could not, by galvanising policymakers towards a swifter transition to renewable energy.But is this a moment in time? Or will we come to view this point in history as the real turning point in the transition to clean energy?In the second episode of the Wind Power podcast, Ian Griggs, Deputy Editor of Windpower Monthly, spoke to one of the largest turbine manufacturers in the world, a wind farm developer and a European policy maker.This episode was produced by Czarina Deen.Is the EU's 480GW wind target for 2030 realistic?Governments join pledge to accelerate offshore windVestas announces ‘complete withdrawal’ from RussiaEU outlines plan to reduce energy dependence on Russia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are at a pivotal moment for European wind power. The climate crisis and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have left no one in any doubt about the need to roll out renewable energy as fast as possible.The EU wants to end Russian energy imports by 2030 and expand wind energy from 190GW today to 480GW by 2030. But is it a realistic goal, given the challenges facing the wind industry? Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope, firmly believes it is. In our first ever Wind Power podcast he talks to Claire Warren, Editor of Windpower Monthly, about what it will take for the industry to deliver.This episode was produced by Czarina Deen and recorded at WindEurope’s annual event in Bilbao.EU outlines plan to reduce energy dependence on RussiaWind power ‘can help deliver European energy independence’ from Russia – WindEuropeAbout Windpower Monthly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Wind Power News Review – hosted by Windpower Monthly's senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly's reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular panellists, Will Sheard and Shashi Barla.This time on the News Review, we ask our panellists for their views on Danish renewables major Ørsted’s plans for an €8 billion capital raise to shore up its finances amid an increasingly fraught offshore wind market. Ørsted’s difficulties are being compounded by relentless attacks on domestic wind power in the United States made by the US government under President Donald Trump, which continues to declare new policies and stop work orders that threaten to undermine wind power’s viability stateside. How much more can the US wind industry take, and what does the future hold? Across the Pacific, meanwhile, the world’s largest wind power market – China – continues to forge ahead with innovation as unprecedented new technologies from major manufacturers are unveiled. Our panellists examine the viability of these new designs. 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.
Giles Dickson, WindEurope’s outgoing CEO, discusses the challenges and achievements of his ten-year tenure leading the trade body, offers some sound advice to his successor and tells Windpower Monthly why he is going back to school. Earlier this summer, the wind industry received a shock announcement that Dickson will be stepping down at the end of 2025 to pursue a career as a schoolteacher in England.Following his announcement, Windpower Monthly’s editor, Ian Griggs, interviewed the outgoing CEO and asked him to reflect on his decade leading WindEurope, including how global events shaped his tenure, his achievements and why he chose this moment for a change of direction.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.
This time on the Wind Power Podcast, we speak with three leading industry experts on offshore wind in Asia Pacific, and discuss how Japan, South Korea and other countries in the region are hoping to unlock its potential in the face of myriad challenges. Offshore wind in Asia-Pacific has long been led by China, but new markets are now emerging as the region’s other major economies look to offshore wind as a vital component of their plans for the energy transition. Both Japan and Korea have set ambitious targets and timelines for a rapid buildout of new offshore wind capacity, but face a series of challenges from soaring costs to supply chain constraints that have impacted its development in other parts of the world. Meanwhile, other countries in the region from Vietnam to Australia are joining in the race to build offshore wind as energy security and decarbonisation goals become major policy priorities. This episode was produced by Inga Marsden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Wind Power podcast, three key figures in the UK wind industry speak to Windpower Monthly about the critical opportunities – and challenges – ahead of the country's next major offshore wind auction, Allocation Round 7 (AR7). While attending RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind conference in London, senior reporter Robyn White sat down with Darren Davidson of Siemens Energy, Dan McGrail of Great British Energy, and Jane Cooper of RenewableUK. They discussed the potential of AR7, the role of public investment, and what it will take to keep the UK leading in offshore wind.Also on this episode, we hear a snippet from the UK's Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, recorded live at the conference. He outlined some of the government’s aims for offshore wind as the auction round approaches.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 senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly's reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular panellists, Shashi Barla and Will Sheard.This time, we discuss Siemens Gamesa’s first new order for its troubled 4.X turbine platform, following a pause in sales linked to technical defects. As the rebranded machines prepare for market re-entry, our experts discuss whether the platform can regain developer confidence.In the UK, floating offshore wind takes a step forward as several gigawatt-scale projects in the Celtic Sea are awarded seabed rights. But can the supply chain scale up in time?In the US, a new piece of legislation backed by President Donald Trump is raising concerns across the wind sector. Dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the policy shift has left many questioning the future trajectory of wind power in the country.And finally, onshore wind farms in the UK are facing an unexpected challenge: a rise in copper theft. Could this be the beginning of a wider trend?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.
Andrea Scassola, from independent energy research firm Rystad energy, sits down with Windpower Monthly for the final part of a series of interviews recorded at the WindEurope conference in Copenhagen.Scassola, who is vice president of wind research at Rystad, spoke about the implications of non-price criteria for renewable energy auctions under the Net Zero Industry Act, which will become mandatory by the end of this year, the multiple challenges Chinese turbine firms face when trying to enter the European market and how developers may still turn to them in order to pressure European OEMs to give them better contract terms. The conversation also touched on how global trade wars could present both opportunities and challenges for Europe as it seeks new partners and it addressed the looming funding gap for EU wind power manufacturing. This episode was produced by Inga Marsden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In an exclusive interview, GE Vernova’s wind CEO tells Windpower Monthly why the US turbine firm is not chasing Chinese competitors on power ratings for now, how Donald Trump’s policies are affecting the wind industry and he explains the company’s business strategy for Europe.While at the WindEurope conference in Copenhagen earlier this year, Vic Abate, chief executive of GE Vernova's wind division, sat down with Windpower Monthly's editor for a discussion which touched on why reliability continues to be the US turbine firm’s ‘North Star’, how the company reacted to quality issues at the flagship Vineyard Wind offshore wind project and navigating the shifting policy environment of the Trump administration.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.
As the wind industry braces for a period of uncertainty due to unfavourable policy conditions in the US and disruption to the supply chain, some argue that geopolitical shocks are not necessarily a bad thing for Europe.Recorded at the recent WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, senior Vestas spokesman Morten Dyrholm speaks to Ian Griggs, editor of Windpower Monthly, about his forecast for wind power in Europe, the say/do gap in policy-making across the bloc and why the industry needs to find its voice.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 panellists, Shashi Barla and Sorcha Versteeg.This time on the news review, we ask our panellists 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 terms, 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 panellists, Shashi Barla and Will Sheard.This time on the news review, we’ll ask our panellists 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 Germany 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 support 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 panel 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 panellists 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 terms 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 and Til Owen. 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 panel 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 panellists 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 panellists 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.