Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy: An Introduction

by Paul A. Lynn and LYNN PAUL A.

A highly accessible and authoritative account of wind energy's scientific background, current technology, and international status, with an emphasis on large turbines and wind farms, both onshore and offshore Topics covered include: a brief history of wind energy the nature of the wind turbine aerodynamics, mechanics, and electrics wind farms offshore opportunities and challenges grid integration of wind energy economic and environmental aspects Whilst...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047097608X
• ISBN13: 9780470976081
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"