Power from the Wind
eBook - ePub

Power from the Wind

A Practical Guide to Small-Scale Energy Production

  1. 288 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Power from the Wind

A Practical Guide to Small-Scale Energy Production

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About This Book

Power from the Wind is the completely revised and updated edition of the go-to guide for individuals and businesses interested in installing small wind energy systems. Written with the homeowner layperson in mind, this practical guide provides an accurate and unbiased view of all aspects of small wind energy systems from site assessment through installation.

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Publisher
New Society Publishers
Year
2017
ISBN
9781771422208
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Renewable Power Resources
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. 1. Introduction to Small-scale Wind Energy
  8. 2. Understanding Wind and Wind Energy
  9. 3. Wind Energy Systems
  10. 4. Wind Site Assessment
  11. 5. A Primer on Wind Generators
  12. 6. Towers and Tower Installation
  13. 7. Understanding Inverters
  14. 8. Batteries, Charge Controllers, and Backup Generators
  15. 9. Maintaining a Wind-Electric System
  16. 10. Final Considerations: Zoning, Permits, Covenants, Utility Companies, Insurance, and Buying a System
  17. Appendix: Net Metering Policies by State
  18. Resource Guide
  19. Notes
  20. Index
  21. About the Author
  22. About the Publisher