Wind Energy Explained

Wind energy’s bestselling textbook- fully revised.<br /> <br /> <p>This must-have second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material on:</p> <ul> <li>the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics;</li> <li>wind turbine testing and modelling;</li> <li>wind turbine design standards;</li> <li>offshore wind energy;</li> <li>special purpose applications, such as energy storage and fuel production.</li> </ul> <p>Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make this comprehensive edition perfect for engineering students.</p> <p>This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practising engineers.</p> <p>“provides a wealth of information and is an excellent reference book for people interested in the subject of wind energy.” (<i>IEEE Power & Energy Magazine</i>, November/December 2003)</p> <p>“deserves a place in the library of every university and college where renewable energy is taught.” (<i>The International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education</i>, Vol.41, No.2 April 2004)</p> <p>“a very comprehensive and well-organized treatment of the current status of wind power.” (<i>Choice</i>, Vol. 40, No. 4, December 2002)</p>