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Due to the mounting demand for energy and increasing population of the world, switching from nonrenewable fossil fuels to other energy sources is not an option—it is a necessity. Focusing on a cost-effective option for the generation of electricity, Wind Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment covers all facets of wind energy and wind turbines.

The book begins by outlining the history of wind energy, before providing reasons to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. After examining the characteristics of wind, such as shear, power potential, and turbulence, it discusses the measurement and siting of individual wind turbines and wind farms. The text then presents the aerodynamics, operation, control, applications, and types of wind turbines. The author also describes the design of wind turbines and system performance for single wind turbines, water pumping, village systems, and wind farms. In addition, he explores the wind industry from its inception in the 1970s to today as well as the political and economic factors regarding the adoption of wind as an energy source.

Since energy cannot be created nor destroyed—only transformed to another form—we are not encountering an energy crisis. Rather, we face an energy dilemma in the use of finite energy resources and their effects on the environment, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels. Wind Energy explores one of the most economical solutions to alleviate our energy problems.

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Good Overview - would have preferred more design content
I think this book has a good overview of wind energy and some of the basic considerations when it comes to designing wind turbines.As an engineering student researching wind turbines, I personally would have liked to see more content on design instead of wind resource and siting.Having said that, the book is meant as an overview intro book, so it contains exactly what is says it does.

If you are interested in much more technical content and wind turbine design, I highly suggest The Wind Energy Handbook, by Burton, Sharpe, Jenkins, and Bossanyi.Depending on how technical you are, it may be much more than you're looking for.

Even though I haven't done any yet, I do like that this book includes end-of-chapter problems.This is beneficial if a course on wind energy required this text.

wind energy: Renewal energy and the environment
A very practical and readable book. A more appropriate title for the book would be 'Applied Wind Energy Engineering for Commercial Applications'.Takes a systems approach and does it well. The entire book is in metric units. The chapter on electrical and electronics for wind energy systems is rather limited. A more detailed discussion on control systems would add value to the book. A detailed discussion on wind energy storage systems would be helpful. An undergrauate degree in mechanical engineering with exposure to electrical engineering is desirable in utilizing this book.This book provides opportunities for readers to make innovative contributions in the area of wind energy systems.Detailed bibliography is provided at the end of each chapter. Despite some of the shortcomings, this is a valuable addition to the library of any one entering the field of wind energy. ... Read more

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In the view of many power experts, distributed power generation represents the paradigm of the future. Distributed Power Generation: Planning and Evaluation explores the preparation and analysis of distributed generators (DGs) for residential, commercial and industrial, as well as electric utility applications. It examines distributed generation versus traditional, centralized power systems, power demands, reliability evaluation, planning processes, costs, reciprocating piston engine DGs, gas turbine powered DGs, fuel cell powered DGs, renewable resource DGs, and more. The authors include recommendations and guidelines for DG planners, and numerous case studies illustrate the discussions. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Rural Cooperatives, published by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Business - Cooperative Service on November 1, 2008. The length of the article is 358 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Oglethorpe Power to build biomass power plants.(Newsline: Co-op developments, coast to coast)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Rural Cooperatives (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2008
Publisher: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Business - Cooperative Service
Volume: 75Issue: 6Page: 31(2)

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This digital document is an article from Rural Cooperatives, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1502 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The right thing to do: Electric co-ops pursuing cutting-edge renewable energy, conservation project.(UTILITY CO-OP CONNECTION)
Author: Anne Mayberry
Publication: Rural Cooperatives (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 74Issue: 5Page: 23(3)

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As a result of deregulation, the US electric utility industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation with far-reaching technical and social consequences. At the heart of this transformation lies Distributed Generation (DG)-the substitution of centralized electricity production with smaller-scale technologies located in or near facilities and powered by natural gas or renewable resources. The Electric Power Research Institute estimates that 20 percent of all new power generation will use distributed, not centralized technologies.Distributed Generation: The Power Paradigm for the New Millennium is the first step to understanding the myriad issues that surround the newest, most significant trend in power production since the steam turbine. Chapters contributed by the top experts in their fields address virtually every aspect of this energy "revolution," from its associated technologies to the regulatory environment and from choosing the right DG system for a given purpose to the novel financial and economic opportunities this paradigm shift presents.This book gives engineers and energy business developers their first opportunity to explore and gain a broad understanding of the new energy landscape. With its detailed discussion of the near-term technologies that will see application in the next few years, Distributed Generation: The Power Paradigm for the New Millennium will undoubtedly become the industry's standard reference. ... Read more

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informative, thought provoking
This is a well written book that should be a staple desk reference for energy service firms, utilities, manufacturers, and consultants.
To me, the implications of today's GT&D have never been more apparent. The book's technical content was presented smartly, while the narrative flowed smoothly. I brought the book onto the boat over the weekend, as an afterthought, but found myself powering through it at 3am. The book reinforced my view that development of a robust distributed generation base sufficient to displace portions of the existing system is not necessarily a technology issue--nor necessarily a competitive issue; the businessplace and legislative mindset must change faster to deal with resource obstacles. For me, the book sparked ideas beyond traditional distributed generation and what was presented in the book: will hybrid automobile and emerging microgrids expose currency card transfer vendors, portal providers, and power traders to new opportunities? After traditional standards do their part, will wireless, file sharing, and OS open standards weave into in an emerging or mature DG marketplace? At which point will the internet-telecom folks begin poking and prodding for a way in? Although the book was a dg book, it sparked a lot of adjacent-development concepts for me; this is what I look for. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Industrial Environment, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2006. The length of the article is 928 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: SOUTHERN CO./DEPT OF ENERGY SIGN FOR NEW CLEAN COAL PLANT.(Company overview)
Publication: Industrial Environment (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 17Issue: 4Page: NA

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This digital document is an article from WWP-Business Opportunities in Africa & the Middle East, published by Worldwide Projects, Inc. on December 1, 1999. The length of the article is 962 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: NIGERIA: CONSTRUCTION START-UP ON PLANNED $42,000,000 COMPRESSION FACILITIES & CRYOGENIC PLANT, HANOVER CO. & GLOBAL ENERGY & REFINING LTD. [USA] - Order #: 125999.
Publication: WWP-Business Opportunities in Africa & the Middle East (Newsletter)
Date: December 1, 1999
Publisher: Worldwide Projects, Inc.
Volume: 8Issue: 12Page: NA

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This digital document is an article from WWP-Business Opportunities in Asia & the Pacific, published by Worldwide Projects, Inc. on April 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1829 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: INDIA: JOINT VENTURE CONSTRUCTION START-UP ON PLANNED $295,000,000 POWER PLANT, EL PASO ENERGY INTERNATIONAL CO., PSEG GLOBAL [USA] & MARUBENI CORP. [JAPAN] - Order #: 042299.
Publication: WWP-Business Opportunities in Asia & the Pacific (Newsletter)
Date: April 1, 1999
Publisher: Worldwide Projects, Inc.
Volume: 8Issue: 4Page: NA

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Given the backdrop of intense interest and widespread discussion on the prospects of a hydrogen energy economy, this book aims to provide an authoritative and up-to-date scientific account of hydrogen generation using solar energy and renewable sources such as water. While the technological and economic aspects of solar hydrogen generation are evolving, the scientific principles underlying various solar-assisted water splitting schemes already have a firm footing. This book aims to expose a broad-based audience to these principles. This book spans the disciplines of solar energy conversion, electrochemistry, photochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, materials chemistry, device physics/engineering, and biology.

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This digital document is an article from Rural Cooperatives, published by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Business - Cooperative Service on March 1, 2010. The length of the article is 978 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Co-op business model well suited for next-generation biofuel development.(Commentary)
Author: Dallas Tonsager
Publication: Rural Cooperatives (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2010
Publisher: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Business - Cooperative Service
Volume: 77Issue: 2Page: 2(2)

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Present proceedings from the First International Conference on Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) Energy Converters. Driven by a range of fuels from various fossil sources, nuclear, renewable and even the sun, TPVs have the potential to become an attractive technology. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Worldwide Energy, published by Worldwide Videotex on June 1, 2001. The length of the article is 594 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: APS to Install World's Largest HCPV Solar System.(Arizona Public Service Co. to use Amonix Inc. technology in high-concentration photovoltaic project)(Brief Article)
Publication: Worldwide Energy (Newsletter)
Date: June 1, 2001
Publisher: Worldwide Videotex
Volume: 12Issue: 6Page: 6(2)

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PLUNKETT'S INDUSTRY AT-A-GLANCE SERIES of eBooks provides a concise look at the most vital industry sectors.These eBooks are intended for business and professional use.They are intentionally brief and to-the-point, and are especially intended to assist with market research, preparation for sales calls, preparation for job interviews and other situations calling for a brief introduction to an industry. The content includes an overview of the industry and its markets, as well as a one-page statistics summary.Especially helpful is the way in which PLUNKETT'S INDUSTRY AT-A-GLANCE SERIES enables readers who have no business or scientific background to readily grasp the fundamentals of a specific industry.Your purchase includes online access to our Industry Research Center.As a purchaser of this At-A-Glance eBook, you may register for complimentary, one week access to this industry at Plunkett Research Online.This access will allow you a further, in-depth look into specific industry trends and statistics.Certain restrictions apply.E-mail information@plunkettresearch.com for more information. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Hawaii Business, published by Hawaii Business Publishing Co. on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 611 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Light Savers.(Hawaiian Electric Co.'s conservation incentives)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Cathy S. Cruz
Publication: Hawaii Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2001
Publisher: Hawaii Business Publishing Co.
Volume: 46Issue: 11Page: 45

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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This digital document is an article from Top Producer, published by Thomson Gale on October 4, 2006. The length of the article is 1863 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Little Co-op That Could.
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Top Producer (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 4, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
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