Book
Wind power basics / Dan Chiras with Mick Sagrillo and Ian Woofenden ; illustrations by Anil Rao. --
Record details
- ISBN: 086571617X (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780865716179 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xi, 179 p. : ill., maps. --
- Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society, c2010.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A green energy guide"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-172), Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 12.95 |
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| Subject: | Wind power. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 621.45 Chi | 31681002066074 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Offers an introduction to wind energy, describes the different types of systems that can be used to convert the natural resource into electricity, and explains how important components in the system work. - Blackwell Publishing
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, including turbines, towers, inverters and batteries, site assessment, installation, and maintenance requirements.
Whether you’re considering your own small-scale wind energy system or just want a straightforward, detailed introduction to the benefits and challenges of this rapidly emerging technology, Wind Power Basics is the guide you need.
Dan Chiras is a respected educator and an internationally acclaimed author who has published more than twenty-five books on residential renewable energy and green building, including Power From the Wind.
- Perseus Publishing
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, including turbines, towers, inverters and batteries, site assessment, installation, and maintenance requirements.
Whether you’re considering your own small-scale wind energy system or just want a straightforward, detailed introduction to the benefits and challenges of this rapidly emerging technology, Wind Power Basics is the guide you need.
Dan Chiras is a respected educator and an internationally acclaimed author who has published more than twenty-five books on residential renewable energy and green building, including Power From the Wind.
- Perseus PublishingA clean and simple introduction to generating electricity from the wind.
