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The utilization of wind power and other renewable energy sources has been growing at a phenomenal rate. Wind Energy, Third Edition explores the wind industry from its inception in the 1970s to today; presents the design, aerodynamics, operation, control, applications, as well as different types of wind turbines. An overview of energy examines world consumption and use of fossil fuels, and includes a section on global climate change. It covers the characteristics of wind, such as shear, power potential, and turbulence, and discusses the measurement and siting of individual wind turbines and wind farms. It also discusses the political and economic factors regarding the adoption of wind as an energy source.

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  • Includes updates throughout, and adds new material on wind forecasting, offshore wind, decommissioning and repowering wind farms, and more

  • Illustrates the need for a shift to renewable energy

    Table of Contents

    Introduction. Energy. Wind Characteristics. Wind Resource Assessment. Wind Turbines. Design of Wind Turbines. Electrical Issues. Performance. Siting. Applications and Wind Industry. Institutional Issues. Economics. Index.

Wind Energy Renewable Energy and the Environment

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/12/2018 12:11:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138615342, 978-1138615342
      ISBN10: 113861534X
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      Energy, power generation, distribution and storage

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The utilization of wind power and other renewable energy sources has been growing at a phenomenal rate. Wind Energy, Third Edition explores the wind industry from its inception in the 1970s to today; presents the design, aerodynamics, operation, control, applications, as well as different types of wind turbines. An overview of energy examines world consumption and use of fossil fuels, and includes a section on global climate change. It covers the characteristics of wind, such as shear, power potential, and turbulence, and discusses the measurement and siting of individual wind turbines and wind farms. It also discusses the political and economic factors regarding the adoption of wind as an energy source.

      Features

      • Includes updates throughout, and adds new material on wind forecasting, offshore wind, decommissioning and repowering wind farms, and more

      • Illustrates the need for a shift to renewable energy

        Table of Contents

        Introduction. Energy. Wind Characteristics. Wind Resource Assessment. Wind Turbines. Design of Wind Turbines. Electrical Issues. Performance. Siting. Applications and Wind Industry. Institutional Issues. Economics. Index.

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