Introduction to Wind Energy Systems Basics, Technology and Operation /

• Main Authors: Wagner, Hermann-Josef (Author), Mathur, Jyotirmay (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Series: Green Energy and Technology,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Renewable energy resources.; Energy systems.; Mechanical engineering.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Mechanical Engineering.; Energy Systems.

Authors have tried to strike a balance between a short book chapter and a very detailed book for subject experts. There were three prime reasons behind doing so: first, the field is quite interdisciplinary and requires simplified presentation for a person from non-parent discipline. Second reason fo...

Table of Contents:

• Wind Energy Today
• Wind: Origin and Local Effects
• Physics of Wind Energy
• Components of a Wind Energy Converter
• Design Considerations
• Operation and Control of Wind Energy Converters
• Economics and Policy Issues
• Outlook.