Product Description: Wind energy is a growing renewable energy resource. Learn about how this energy technology developed, the risks and rewards of wind power, and whether or not windmills will solve the energy challenges of the future.

Product Description: Providing software and techniques on analysis, design and installation, this volume illustrates how to build small wind turbines. While serving as a reference for student projects and detailed design studies, the text also provides important background material for engineers.

Product Description: In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the types, design and efficiency of wind turbines. Topics discussed include modelling ice accretion and its effects on wind turbine blades; the challenges and possible solutions towards public acceptability of horizontal axis wind turbines as a clean energy solution for the future; optimising high-rise facade-integrated wind rotors; and wind energy extraction and storage by a modified VAWT...read more

Product Description: Part of The Art and Science of Wind Power series The wind energy industry is at the forefront of a global shift toward alternative energy, and job opportunities are booming in this rapidly-growing field. Wind Turbine Systems is an important overview of the mechanical systems that make up wind-turbine subsystems...read more

Product Description: Part of The Art and Science of Wind Power series The rapidly expanding wind energy industry is creating thousands of opportunities for skilled workers. Wind Power Generation and Distribution, part of The Art and Science of Wind Power Series, is a powerful tool for learners looking to expand their skillset in this exciting field...read more

Product Description: This book explains how a wind turbine harnesses wind power for various uses. The text discusses the history of the technology as well as the need for wind power and how it could change our world.