Wind Power Basics: a Green Energy Guide

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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 …

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Full title :Wind Power Basics : a Green Energy Guide.

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Publication Date:2010.

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Publisher(s):New Society Publishers
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2010.

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Description:1 online resource (193 pages)

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ISBN:9781550924473, 1550924478
oclc:ocn630537983
LC Classification:TJ820
Dewey Decimal:621.312136

Front Cover; Advance Praise; Title Page; Rights Page; Contents; Dedication; Preface; Books for Wiser Living recommended by Mother Earth News; Chapter 1: Introduction to Small-Scale Wind Energy; Chapter 2: Wind and Wind Energy; Chapter 3: Wind Energy Systems; Chapter 4: Wind Site Assessment; Chapter 5: A Primer on Wind Generators; Chapter 6: Towers and Tower Installation; Chapter 7: Batteries and Charge Controllers; Chapter 8: Inverters; Chapter 9: Final Considerations; Resource Guide; Index; About the Author.