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Lang Matl
Author Chiras, Daniel D.

Title Wind power basics / Dan Chiras with Mick Sagrillo and Ian Woofenden and technical advisors Robert Aram and Jim Green ; illustrations by Anil Rao.

Imprint Gabriola Isalnd, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, c2010.

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Location Call No. Status
 CCQ - Lusail Female Library  TJ820    Available
 CCQ - Lusail Female Library  TJ820.C45 2010    Available
Description xi, 179 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
Note "A green energy guide"--Cover.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-172) and index.
Contents Introduction to small-scale wind energy -- Wind and wind energy -- Wind energy systems -- Wind site assessment -- A primer on wind generators -- Towers and tower installation -- Batteries and charge controllers -- Inverters -- Final consideratio
Summary Wind energy is the fastest growing source of energy in the world, and by the year 2020 it is projected to supply at least 12 percent of global electrical demand. Wind Power Basics provides a clear understanding of wind and wind energy systems, i
Subject Wind power.
Wind energy conversion systems.
Added Author Sagrillo, Mick.
Woofenden, Ian.
ISBN 9780865716179 (pbk. : alk. paper)
086571617X (pbk. : alk. paper)