3 Benefits of Moving Wind Turbine CMS Operations In-House

As the wind energy industry looks for new ways to grow and scale operations, it’s becoming increasingly evident that drivetrain O&M is under scrutiny. Several companies are dissatisfied with their current CMS operators, citing rising costs, poor communication, and limited data access as main reasons. The solution? Consider shifting assets to an in-house operating model […]

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 share their perspective. In this episode, Pauline shares some insights into their role and the kind of projects they work on. We also hear their […]

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’ own Shweta Khushu, Engineering Manager, Computer Vision, and Akshay Iyer, Computer Vision Engineer – […]

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 exception. We spoke with Dr. Laura Sherman, President of Michigan’s Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC) about their energy innovation plans for the next year. In this episode of Climate Chronicles, Laura provides background to the organization and her […]

Today’s Challenges and Opportunities in Renewable Asset Management

Every project, asset, and role in the renewable energy sector has its challenges. But as the industry changes, more unique and exciting opportunities arise. On this episode of Climate Chronicles, we spoke with Jeremy Law, Vice President of Commercial Asset Management at Longroad Energy. He explained his route into the industry, his Longroad role in […]

10 Wind Energy Trends to be Aware of in 2023

In 2022, we saw a rise in raw materials cost, energy market disruptions catalyzed by global instability, and calls for governments to accelerate legislation that will help incentivize renewable energy installation. As the wind energy industry looks toward the new year, it’s clear that many of the same opportunities and challenges present in 2022 are […]

A Renewable Energy Insider’s Perspective on Market Trends

What are the top technology trends impacting the wind energy industry? We spoke with Nicholas Gaudern, Chief Technology Officer at PowerCurve, about his work, his insights into turbine monitoring, asset management, AEP loss, and more. Josh Goryl, Chief Revenue Officer at SkySpecs also joins to co-host with Sarah Leitz, our Chief Marketing Officer. PowerCurve is […]

SkySpecs Launches a Predictive Drivetrain Service that Delivers Next-level Insights

ANN ARBOR, MICH.  —  SkySpecs, a global provider of renewable energy O&M solutions, announced today the launch of their new CMS Services offering. SkySpecs CMS Services is a predictive drivetrain service that scales to meet asset managers’ needs wherever they may be in their O&M journey so they can make data-driven decisions. “Our goal here […]

Three Big Changes Coming to CMS

What’s next for condition monitoring systems (CMS) in the wind industry? CMS in the wind turbine industry is vital to ensure proper maintenance of wind assets. But as the industry expands and condition monitoring becomes more complex, we need the right tools and technology for the job. To share their insights into CMS and what […]