With an annual growth rate of over 35%, wind is the fastest growing energy source in the world today. As a result of intensive research and developmental efforts, the technology of generating energy from wind has significantly changed during the past five years. The book brings together all the latest aspects of wind energy conversion technology - right from the wind resource analysis to grid integration of the wind generated electricity. The chapters are contributed by academic and industrial experts having vast experience in these areas.Each chapter begins with an introduction explaining the current status of thetechnology and proceeds further to the advanced lever to cater for the needs of readers from different subject backgrounds. Extensive bibliography/references appended to each chapter give further guidance to the interested readers. Provides in-depth discussion on all the major aspects of wind energy conversiontechnology Academic and industrial experts share their expertise and experiences in wind energy conversion systems through various chapters grouped in to eight sections A detailed section on offshore wind farms is included in this volume. Economic and environmental aspects of wind energy coversion are also given due emphasis
- ISBN: 978-3-540-88257-2
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 500
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés