Overview
Paul Gipe, one of the world's leading experts on wind power has now created an introductory guide to wind energy systems. This book gives an overview of the burgeoning use of wind energy around the globe, describing and analyzing the most affordable small wind generators, including the new generation of highly practical micro turbines. Wind Energy Basics includes detailed information on planning, purchasing, siting, and installing a wind system, and on integrating wind power with solar photovoltaics for more cost-effective and reliable off-the-grid applications.Synopsis
Paul Gipe, one of the world's leading experts on wind power has now created an introductory guide to wind energy systems. This book gives an overview of the burgeoning use of wind energy around the globe, describing and analyzing the most affordable small wind generators, including the new generation of highly practical micro turbines. Wind Energy Basics includes detailed information on planning, purchasing, siting, and installing a wind system, and on integrating wind power with solar photovoltaics for more cost-effective and reliable off-the-grid applications.
ForeWord - Mark Terry
Wind Energy Basics is clearly written with numerous graphs, charts and photographs to help clarify what is often a complicated subject. Although some of the math might be daunting, the reader should come away with enough knowledge to make an informed decision about how to approach the purchase, installation, use and maintenance of a small wind turbine for home or small business use.
Editorials
Mark Terry
Wind Energy Basics is clearly written with numerous graphs, charts and photographs to help clarify what is often a complicated subject. Although some of the math might be daunting, the reader should come away with enough knowledge to make an informed decision about how to approach the purchase, installation, use and maintenance of a small wind turbine for home or small business use.— ForeWord