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Presents the pros and cons of using wind power to help fight air pollution and meet the growing demand for electricity. ... Read more

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Wind Energy Technology is a detailed study of our understanding of the wind and its conversion into useful energy. The book goes beyond this to examine the planning of an entire wind project. In keeping with the aims of the series, it considers economic and environmental issues and how a wind farm connects into the electricity network. It covers mainly horizontal-axis machines, although brief reference is made to vertical-axis machines. The book is divided into two parts. Part A deals with wind turbine theory and its application; Part B is concerned with project assessment and engineering. ... Read more

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The papers presented in this volume are structured around the key areas in wind energy: working with government; public relations; advances in technology; and development in the planning process. ... Read more

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An introductory look at a wide range of topics of interest to the younger reader. A simple series that explores the world around us, providing clear easy-to-read information ... Read more

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Wind energy is now seriously being considered as a possible alternative to current power sources. The number of wind farms both in the UK and worldwide are increasing and research and development into wind energy is being carried out by industry, academic institutions, government research establishments and private investors worldwide. This publication contains 68 papers that were presented at the 18th British Wind Energy Association Conference, held at Exeter University, September 1996. The topics include electricity markets, environmental and public relations, integration, wind turbine design, resource, noise and wind farm performance/design. ... Read more

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An account of how winds are formed, the history of wind power and how it has been used in the past. ... Read more

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The proceedings of a conference on wind energy and the environment which cover such topics as wind energy developments from a European perspective, prospects of wind generated electricity in Scotland and Northern Ireland, electrical losses within windfarms, the structural reliability of water pumping windmills, fatigue testing of 12m wind turbine blades and a feasibility study for an offshore wind turbine. ... Read more