ABSTRACT
Wind power is developing rapidly, in terms of both the number of new installations and in interest from stakeholders including policy-makers, NGOs, research scientists, industry and the general public. Unlike the majority of other texts on wind power, which are written primarily for engineers or policy analysts, this book specifically targets those interested in, or planning to develop, wind power projects. Having outlined wind power basics and explained the underlying resource and technology, the author explores the interactions between wind power and society, and the main aspects of project development, including siting, economics and legislation. This book will be an essential reference for professionals developing new sites, government officials and consultants reviewing related applications, and both specialists and non-specialists studying wind power project development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|29 pages
Introduction to Wind Power
part II|39 pages
Wind Energy
part III|54 pages
Technology
part IV|93 pages
Wind Power and Society
part V|48 pages
Wind Power Project Development