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Wizelius, Tore, 1947-

Developing wind power projects : theory and practice / Tore Wizelius. - London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2007. - xiv, 290 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Translated from the Swedish.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-280) and index.

Pt. I. Introduction to wind power -- 1. Wind power today and in the future -- 2. Historical background -- 3. Development of the modern wind power industry -- Pt. II. Wind energy -- 4. The wind -- 5. The power of wind -- 6. Conversion of wind energy -- Pt. III. Technology -- 7. Types of wind turbine -- 8. The wind turbine rotor -- 9. Nacelle, tower and foundation -- 10. Electrical and control system -- 11. Efficiency and performance -- Pt. IV. Wind power and society -- 12. Wind power policy -- 13. Wind power and the environment -- 14. Wind power planning -- 15. Opinion and acceptance -- 16. Grid connection of wind turbines -- Pt. V. Wind power project development -- 17. Siting of wind turbines -- 18. Economics -- 19. Project development.

ISBN: 1844072622 (pbk.) 9781844072620 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2006013771

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA667002 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Wind power.

LC Class. No.: TJ825 / .W59 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 333.9/2