Wind Power Basics: A Green Energy Guide - Softcover

Chiras, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 086571617X ISBN 13: 9780865716179

Publisher: New Society Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

Wind energy is the fastest growing source of energy in the world, and by the year 2020 it is projected to supply at least 12 percent of global electrical demand.

Wind Power Basics provides a clear understanding of wind and wind energy systems, including turbines, towers, inverters and batteries, site assessment, installation, and maintenance requirements.

Whether you’re considering your own small-scale wind energy system or just want a straightforward, detailed introduction to the benefits and challenges of this rapidly emerging technology, Wind Power Basics is the guide you need.

Dan Chiras is a respected educator and an internationally acclaimed author who has published more than twenty-five books on residential renewable energy and green building, including Power From the Wind.

About this title

About the Author:

Dan Chiras is an internationally acclaimed author who has published over 24 books, including The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy. He is a certified wind site assessor and has installed several residential wind systems. Dan lives in a passive solar home in Evergreen, Colorado.

Review:

For those intrigued by wind power,Wind Power Basics is a top pick.- the Midwest Book Review
Wind Power Basics crams all the pertinent information about siting and assessments, turbines, towers, hybrid systems, wind resources, energy storage, maintenance, and zoning into a convenient package that makes the information accessible to those on a budget, or to anyone just curious about all the fuss over wind energy in general.- Back Home Magazine




For those intrigued by wind power,Wind Power Basics is a top pick.- the Midwest Book Review
Wind Power Basics crams all the pertinent information about siting and assessments, turbines, towers, hybrid systems, wind resources, energy storage, maintenance, and zoning into a convenient package that makes the information accessible to those on a budget, or to anyone just curious about all the fuss over wind energy in general.- Back Home Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 086571617X
• ISBN 13: 9780865716179
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192