ABSTRACT

Prepared and peer-reviewed by some of the foremost experts in the field, this easy-to-use pocket reference offers a wealth of information relating to wind energy and wind energy technologies.

Topics covered range from wind resources to wind turbines, covering offshore and onshore power, both stand-alone and grid-connected. The book also includes vital information on international economic support schemes and incentives and environmental issues and is peppered throughout with helpful illustrations, equations and explanations. Renewable energy professionals, students and wind energy entrepreneurs amongst others will find a host of answers in this essential book – a practical assimilation of data, fundamentals and guidelines for application.

part I|68 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|3 pages

Global Development of Wind Energy

chapter 2|24 pages

Wind Resources

chapter 3|14 pages

Wind Turbines

chapter 4|13 pages

Wind Turbines and Energy Systems

chapter 5|2 pages

Offshore Wind Power

chapter 6|6 pages

Economics of Wind Power

chapter 7|1 pages

Economic Support Schemes and Incentives

chapter 8|2 pages

Environmental Issues

chapter 9|1 pages

Organizational Schemes