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This monograph addresses the needs of readers interested in wind energy converters. The authors achieve to strike a balance between a concise presentation of the material and a detailed book for experts in the field. The book covers aspects such as design and technical challenges... Read Full Overview

Presents the basic concepts of wind energy

Suitable for beginners in this field

Includes detailed illustrations

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.

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.- Life Cycle Assessment of a Wind Farm.- Outlook.