In her timely new book, best-selling author Rebecca Busby provides a balanced, comprehensive view of the wind power industry. Dr. Jon G. McGowan recommends this well-written and well-documented book as "required reading for people who want to obtain an initial overview of this most interesting energy field." Contents: Overview: how wind power works Components: what's a wind turbine made of? Wind power system design: combining strength and flexibility Small wind power: traditional systems and alternative designs ...
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In her timely new book, best-selling author Rebecca Busby provides a balanced, comprehensive view of the wind power industry. Dr. Jon G. McGowan recommends this well-written and well-documented book as "required reading for people who want to obtain an initial overview of this most interesting energy field." Contents: Overview: how wind power works Components: what's a wind turbine made of? Wind power system design: combining strength and flexibility Small wind power: traditional systems and alternative designs Assessment: mapping and measuring the world's wind Wind farms: developing and operating wind power plants Wind power integration: striking a new balance Transmission and storage: facilitating wind power integration Offshore wind: entering the mainstream Advanced technologies: R&D, testing, and new twists on old ideas The global wind industry: markets, business, and government policy Environmental and economic issues: wind power grows up
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