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The Climate Chronicles Podcast by SkySpecs highlights wind and renewable energy trends, industry expertise, and best practices that can help us deliver the most efficient energy generation in the world. Join Sarah Leitz and Josh Goryl as they interview stakeholders from across the wind industry, including topics on operations and maintenance, condition monitoring, data driven insights, blade inspections, and much more. Tune in every Tuesday!

  1. 01/08/2023

    i4SEE, Bridging the Gap Between Data Analytics and Actionable Insights

    Collecting and monitoring analytics is one thing, but it’s what you do with all that data that really counts.  In this episode of the Climate Chronicles podcast, i4SEE’s CEO Christopher Gray and Richard Distl, COO, explore the world of turbine analytics and how they turn data into results.   Christopher and Richard pull insights from their vast experience in the wind industry and explore ways that data could help to improve processes and save time and resources.   Key Moments:  Turning good ideas into actionable business processes The biggest industry challenges How to use AI to free up human resources What “minding the gap” means in data analytics Why we need more openness about data  Why innovation needs pragmatism  Key Links:  i4SEE: https://www.i4see.com/  Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-distl-0065a1264/ Connect with Christopher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-gray-76b3a616/

    44 min

  2. 13/06/2023

    Beyond Vibration - What's Next for CMS

    There’s so much more to turbine condition monitoring than vibration measurements. As wind turbine design and monitoring technology evolves, the potential to collect more data to predict faults is increasing.   To discuss the extent of condition monitoring of wind turbines in today’s industry, we welcomed Michael Stone, Senior Manager of Reliability Engineering at RWE Clean Energy, to the podcast.  We discuss Michael’s career, his thoughts on failure detection, how technology can help solve some of the issues in the industry, and the challenges of maintenance.  Key Moments:  How the wind industry differs from oil and gas The top drivers of value in failure detection When early detection doesn’t always make sense The problem with bigger wind turbines Technology that could solve some of the maintenance gaps in the industry The biggest disconnects in the industry How prescriptive vs. predictive maintenance differs Why the industry doesn’t properly understand loading issues Challenges in the wind industry   Key Links:   SkySpecs: https://skyspecs.com/  RWE Clean Energy: https://www.rwe.com/en/the-group/rwe-clean-energy/  Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelestone/

    48 min

  3. 16/05/2023

    How Utility Companies Are Impacting the Future of Renewable Energy

    What role do utility companies have to play in the renewable energy industry?   In this episode of Climate Chronicles, we invited Chuck Conlen, VP of Renewable Energy at DTE Energy, to share his perspectives on the industry and details about the important work that his team has been doing to ensure the future of reliable renewable assets.   DTE Energy made its first strides in the renewables industry around 15 years ago. Today, they have a portfolio of around 2,500 to 3,000 megawatts, predominantly in wind power but also solar energy as well.    Chuck explores the challenges in the industry, the technologies that will shape the future, and how legislation is helping to make renewable energy investment more lucrative.   Key Moments:  How DTE invests in renewables A day in the life of a VP of Renewable Energy Development challenges in wind power  Why there’s uncertainty in the solar energy industry right now The reality of reshoring plans  Challenges and opportunities of getting into wind power Why repowering is a big focus for DTE Energy Why storage is key to the future of renewables What DTE Energy is doing to help the labor shortage   Key Links:  Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-conlen-b5622b11/  DTE Energy: https://www.dteenergy.com/

    36 min

  4. 02/05/2023

    Finding Balance When Managing Complex Wind Assets

    Reliability and maintenance play key roles in managing wind assets. It’s not enough to simply invest in the latest technology or brand new turbines — sooner or later, these new assets will require upgrades, maintenance, and repairs. How we manage those repairs can make all the difference to output, safety, and reliability.   To learn more about what goes into managing reliability and maintenance, we invited Megan Diba, Reliability Engineering Team Leader for BP Wind Energy, to the Climate Chronicles podcast. Megan explains the responsibilities of her role, what a reliability engineer actually does, the challenges in the industry, and much more.   Key Moments:  Megan explains the typical responsibilities in her role  The top challenges in maintaining wind assets  Why we should be wary of favoring bigger wind turbines Why maintenance requires good data  Why a proactive approach to maintenance is best Tools Megan would like to see in the future Megan and her team’s biggest focuses for the future Why communication with OEMs needs to improve What Megan’s most excited about in the industry   Key Links:   BP Wind: https://www.bp.com/en_us/united-states/home/what-we-do/gas-and-low-carbon-energy/wind.html

    38 min

  5. 18/04/2023

    The Complexities of Operating and Maintaining Renewable Energy Assets

    The work certainly doesn’t stop at construction when it comes to renewable energy assets. For the wind industry, there’s a great deal of management and maintenance behind the scenes to keep assets performing at their best.   We wanted to learn more about what it takes to properly manage a portfolio of wind energy assets, the challenges of doing so, how blade engineers collaborate with OEMs, and what lessons we can all learn in the industry.   In this episode of the Climate Chronicles podcast, we welcomed Pragna Shashidhar, Senior Wind Blade Engineer at ENGIE North America, to talk more about the operations and maintenance of wind assets. She shares insights into what a wind blade engineer does, the complexities of the role, the importance of good data analysis, and much more.    Key moments:  What a senior blade engineer is responsible for Why maintenance is essential How blade engineers make maintenance decisions Lessons learned from collaborating with OEMs The current challenges of scaling in the wind industry  Technology gaps in the renewable energy industry Potential challenges in the future    Key links:  ENGIE: https://www.engie.com/en  SkySpecs: https://skyspecs.com/

    38 min

  6. 04/04/2023

    Renewable Development Insights from a Project Engineer

    What does development in the renewable energy industry look like today?  We asked Pauline Searles, Senior Project Engineer at Enel North America, to join this episode of Climate Chronicles to provide their perspective.  In this episode, Pauline shares some insights into their role and the kind of projects they work on. We also hear their thoughts on the importance of battery storage, the biggest challenges in the industry, why we need to prepare to recycle renewable assets, and much more.   Key moments:  How Pauline got involved in the renewable energy industry Why diversity in renewable technology is needed Why battery storage is such a hot topic  The top challenges in the industry Challenges in Pauline’s work Why we need to work on better turbine recycling opportunities How technology has helped projects complete faster  Pauline’s average workday and processes   Key links:  Connect with Pauline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinesearles/   Enel: https://www.enel.com/   SkySpecs: https://skyspecs.com/

    41 min

  7. 21/03/2023

    Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Wind Energy

    What role do artificial intelligence and machine learning play in the modern wind industry? As machine learning and AI become more commonplace in data analysis and automation, we wanted to discuss how this affects the wind industry specifically. We invited SkySpecs’ Shweta Khushu, Engineering Manager, Computer Vision, and Akshay Iyer, Computer Vision Engineer - Full stack, to this episode of Climate Chronicles, to dig deeper into this. Tune in to learn about the benefits, challenges, and opportunities of using AI in the wind industry, plus some tips on the best practices for deploying AI solutions. Key Points: How Akshay and Shweta first began working with SkySpecsAn average day in their workHow their roles have changed since they began their careers Projects Akshay and Shweta have worked on using machine learning and AIThe benefits of using AI in the wind industryThe challenges of using AI and machine learningThe top opportunities in the wind industry for AIHow SkySpecs uses AIHow working in the wind industry is a change from Akshay’s healthcare backgroundPredictions for AI in the wind industry The best practices for deploying AI and machine learning Key Links: Connect with Shweta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shweta-khushu/?originalSubdomain=ca Connect with Akshay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayiyer9/

    44 min

  8. 07/03/2023

    Michigan’s Energy Innovation Plans with Dr. Laura Sherman

    Each year brings new challenges and opportunities for the renewable energy industry. And 2023 is no different. We spoke with Laura Sherman, President of Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, about the Michigan EIBC’s energy innovation plans for the next year. In this episode of Climate Chronicles, Laura highlights what her organization does, her role and route into the industry and what the state of Michigan needs to do to achieve its energy goals by 2030 and 2050. Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council’s mission is to grow Michigan’s advanced energy economy by fostering opportunities for innovation and business growth, and offering a unified voice in creating a business-friendly environment for the advanced energy industry in Michigan. They work to build public and political support for advanced energy in Michigan. Their team offers Michigan energy policy expertise and translates member priorities into high-level policy wins that improve the business environment for advanced energy companies in Michigan. Tune in to hear more about the inner workings of Michigan EIBC from President Laura Sherman. Key points Laura’s introduction to the energy industryHow the EIBC prioritize policyThe inner workings of the EIBCHow the EIBC brings communities togetherWho they helpLaura Sherman – a day in the lifeBig policy issues currentlyThe Michigan Healthy Climate PlanHow the IRA could help the EIBCWhat the state needs to do to hit 2030 and 2050 renewable energy goalsThe EIBC’s 2023 initiative   Key links Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council: https://mieibc.org/Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurassherman/

    41 min
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The Climate Chronicles Podcast by SkySpecs highlights wind and renewable energy trends, industry expertise, and best practices that can help us deliver the most efficient energy generation in the world. Join Sarah Leitz and Josh Goryl as they interview stakeholders from across the wind industry, including topics on operations and maintenance, condition monitoring, data driven insights, blade inspections, and much more. Tune in every Tuesday!

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  • Creator
    SkySpecs
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
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