Wind Energy Systems for Electric Power Generation

• Main Author: Stiebler, Manfred (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
• Series: Green Energy and Technology,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Renewable energy resources.; Control engineering.; Robotics.; Mechatronics.; Electrical engineering.; Power electronics.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks.; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics.; Electrical Engineering.

This book deals with Wind-Energy systems and their implementation into the grid, with focus on electrical engineering. Starting from a view on wind as a prominent source of renewable energy, it describes properties and performance of wind turbines, electrical generators and power electronic converte...

Table of Contents:

• Role of Wind as a Renewable Energy
• Wind Turbines
• Generators
• Electrical Equipment
• Wind Energy Systems
• Performance and Operation Management
• Grid Integration and Power Quality
• Future of Wind Energy.