Wind power is developing rapidly, in terms of both the number of new installations and in interest from stakeholders including policy-makers, NGOs, research scientists, industry and the general public. Unlike the majority of other texts on wind power, which are written primarily for engineers or policy analysts, this book specifically targets those interested in, or planning to develop, wind power projects. Having outlined wind power basics and explained the underlying resource and technology, the author explores the interactions between wind power and society, and the main aspects of project development, including siting, economics and legislation. This book will be an essential reference for professionals developing new sites, government officials and consultants reviewing related applications, and both specialists and non-specialists studying wind power project development.
List of Boxes, Figures and Tables
Preface
Part I : Introduction to Wind Power
Chapter 1 : Wind Power Today and in the Future
Chapter 2 : Historical Background
Chapter 3 : Development of the Modern Wind Power Industry
Part II : Wind Energy
Chapter 4 : The Wind
Chapter 5 : The Power of Wind
Chapter 6 : Conversion of Wind Energy
Part III : Technology
Chapter 7 : Types of Wind Turbine
Chapter 8 : The Wind Turbine Rotor
Chapter 9 : Nacelle, Tower and Foundation
Chapter 10 : Electrical and Control Systems
Chapter 11 : Efficiency and Performance
Part IV : Wind Power and Society
Chapter 12 : Wind Power Policy
Chapter 13 : Wind Power and The Environment
Chapter 14 : Wind Power Planning
Chapter 15 : Opinion and Acceptance
Chapter 16 : Grid Connection of Wind Turbines
Part V : Wind Power Project Development
Chapter 17 : Siting of Wind Turbines
Chapter 18 : Economics
Chapter 19 : Project Development
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
