Power from the Wind - 2nd Edition

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Power from the Wind - 2nd Edition

A Practical Guide to Small Scale Energy Production

Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design Energy Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology

Author: Dan Chiras

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Language: English

Published by: New Society Publishers

Published on: 5th May 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 8 Mb

ISBN: 9781771422208


Skyrocketing energy costs and constant reminders of the impacts of conventional energy sources are making homeowners and businesses look at different ways to use energy more efficiently and to generate their own electricity to reduce fuel bills and their carbon footprint.

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 for the layperson, this practical guide provides an accurate and unbiased view of all aspects of small wind energy systems, including:

Wind and wind energy system options

Ways to assess wind resources at your site

Wind turbines and towers

Inverters and batteries

Installation and maintenance of systems

Costs and benefits of installing a wind system

Readers will gain the knowledge they need to make wise decisions during the design, purchase, and installation of small wind energy systems and to communicate effectively with wind system installers, and will be empowered to help make the smartest, most economical choices.

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