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Wind Power Basics: A Green Energy Guide
Author(s): Dan Chiras (Author)
- Publisher: New Society Publishers
- Publication Date: 15 July 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780865716179
- ISBN-13: 9780865716179
Book Description
Wind energy is the fastest growing source of energy in the world, and by the year 2020 it is projected to supply at least 12 percent of global electrical demand.
Wind Power Basics provides a clear understanding of wind and wind energy systems, including turbines, towers, inverters and batteries, site assessment, installation, and maintenance requirements.
Whether you’re considering your own small-scale wind energy system or just want a straightforward, detailed introduction to the benefits and challenges of this rapidly emerging technology, Wind Power Basics is the guide you need.
Dan Chiras is a respected educator and an internationally acclaimed author who has published more than twenty-five books on residential renewable energy and green building, including Power From the Wind.
Editorial Reviews
Review
For those intrigued by wind power,
Wind Power Basics is a top pick.- the Midwest Book Review Wind Power Basics crams all the pertinent information about siting and assessments, turbines, towers, hybrid systems, wind resources, energy storage, maintenance, and zoning into a convenient package that makes the information accessible to those on a budget, or to anyone just curious about all the fuss over wind energy in general.- Back Home MagazineFor those intrigued by wind power,
Wind Power Basics is a top pick.- the Midwest Book Review Wind Power Basics crams all the pertinent information about siting and assessments, turbines, towers, hybrid systems, wind resources, energy storage, maintenance, and zoning into a convenient package that makes the information accessible to those on a budget, or to anyone just curious about all the fuss over wind energy in general.- Back Home Magazine
