Introduction to Wind Energy Systems Basics, Technology and Operation

This monograph addresses the needs of readers interested in wind energy converters. The authors achieve to strike a balance between a concise presentation of the material and a detailed book for experts in the field. The book covers aspects such as design and technical challenges of wind converters,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wagner, Hermann-Josef, Mathur, Jyotirmay (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2018, 2018
Edition:3rd ed. 2018
Series:Green Energy and Technology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Wind Energy Today
  • Wind: Origin and Local Effects
  • Physics of wind energy
  • Components of a wind energy converter
  • Design Considerations
  • Operation and Control of Wind Energy Converters
  • Economics and policy issues
  • Life Cycle Assessment of a Wind Farm
  • Outlook