Climate Chronicles

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 Horizon CMS has to offer, Allan Larson, VP of CMS Products, and Nicole McCollom, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at SkySpecs, join this episode of the Climate Chronicles podcast. Along with host and Chief Marketing Officer at SkySpecs, Sarah Leitz, they explore what a CMS is, the problems they’re designed to solve, and how new technology is shaping the industry.

Key points:

• What Horizon CMS is designed to do
• The problems Horizon CMS solves
• Why you need to start at the bottom when you change a system
• Why data access in a CMS is so important
• What owner/operators need to do differently
• Predictions for CMS over the next five years
• The potential of AI in the CMS world
• Advice for CMS colleagues

Key links:

SkySpecs Integrates Advanced AI Capabilities to Enhance Wind Turbine Condition Monitoring: https://skyspecs.com/resource/skyspecs-integrates-advanced-ai-capabilities-to-enhance-wind-turbine-condition-monitoring/

Connect with Allan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsenallan/?originalSubdomain=dk

Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemccollom/

Recently, SkySpecs partnered with Word About Wind to discuss some of the wider challenges the renewable energy market is facing. After a boardroom discussion about issues such as inflation, energy prices, long-term service contracts, and supply chain issues, we continue that conversation for this episode of Climate Chronicles.

We spoke with SkySpecs’ Chief Operating Officer, Ray O’Neill, and our VP of Product Management, John Harney. Ray and John are both founders of Horizon Finance (formerly Fincovi before being acquired by SkySpecs), so they share their perspectives on how technology can help asset owners manage their portfolios more effectively.

Key points:

• Why technology like Horizon Finance is so important
• Challenges for developers and asset owners  
• Why a centralized workflow is needed for asset management
• The needs of asset owners and developers
• How tech can standardize data
• Renewable investment trends in Europe and the US
• What we can learn from other industries
• Mistakes and common problems with asset management in the renewables space
• Why you need automation to scale
• Industry predictions

Key Links:

Connect with Ray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayjoneill/

Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-harney-4b736823/

The Importance of Centralizing Data for Wind Assets: https://skyspecs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/The-Importance-of-Centralizing-Data-for-Wind-Assets-Whitepaper-1.pdf

Welcome to Climate Chronicles by SkySpecs – a new podcast that explores all the latest wind and renewable energy trends, industry expertise, and the best practices we use to deliver the most efficient energy generation in the world.

Join Sarah Leitz and Josh Goryl for in-depth interviews with stakeholders from across the wind industry. They cover topics such as operation and maintenance, data-driven insights, turbine blade inspections, and more.

SkySpecs believes deeply in the necessity of the renewable energy sector. To meet net-zero targets by 2050, the whole industry must work together. Our world-class team at SkySpecs is dedicated to tackling the industry’s challenges and helping to build a better future.

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