Wind Power for the World: The Rise of Modern Wind Energy (Jenny Stanford Series on Renewable Energy) - Hardcover

 
9789814364935: Wind Power for the World: The Rise of Modern Wind Energy (Jenny Stanford Series on Renewable Energy)

Synopsis

This book sheds light on how the modern 3-bladed wind turbine came into being, and who, how and what in the proceeding period caused the success. It looks back over three decades to find the roots of this exciting development, a long cavalcade of developers, inventors, and manufacturers including the Danish authors who themselves were part of the breakthrough. Written for non-specialists, the book covers minimal science, emphasizing the story of how wind power became a worldwide 30-billion-euro business employing nearly one million people.

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About the Author

Preben Maegaard is a Danish renewable energy pioneer, author and expert.

Anna Krenz is an artist, architect, and editor.

Wolfgang Palz is chairman of the World Council for Renewable Energy.

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