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Paperback – 192 pages
5 Inches × 8 Inches (w × h)
Weight: 250 Grams
BISAC:
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable
Publisher:
New Society Publishers
ISBN: 9780865716179
Pub. Date: 2010-05-01
About the Author
Dan Chiras is a highly respected educator and the internationally acclaimed author of 30 books on residential renewable energy and green building including The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy and Power from the Sun. Dan has studied and worked in renewable energy and energy efficiency fields for over three decades and is the president of Sustainable Systems Design and is the director and lead instructor at The Evergreen Institute's Center for Renewable Energy and Green Building (www.evergreeninstitute.org), where he teaches workshops on energy efficiency, solar electricity, solar hot water, small wind energy, green building, natural plasters, and natural building.
Wind Power Basics
A Green Energy Guide
by Dan Chiras
Humans have harnessed wind power for centuries. It is the fastest growing source of energy in the world, and by the year 2020 it is projected to supply at least 12 % of global electrical demand.
Wind Power Basics provides a clear understanding of wind and wind energy systems. It examines all aspects of small-scale installations including:
- Site assessment and economics
- Turbines
- Towers and tower installation
- Batteries and charge controllers
- Inverters
- Costs and financial incentives
- Zoning, permits and system maintenance.
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 for you.
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