Includes bibliographical references (p. 485-517) and index.

Machine generated contents note: 1. Overview: How Wind Power Works -- Introduction -- How the sun produces wind -- Capturing and using the wind's energy -- The history of using wind power -- Today's Wind Energy Systems -- Sizes -- Designs -- Benefits -- Challenges -- References -- 2. Components: What's a Wind Turbine Made Of? -- Introduction -- Rotor -- Drivetrain -- Gearbox -- Generator -- Direct-drive wind turbines -- Control System -- Other Equipment -- References -- 3. Wind Power System Design: Combining Strength and Flexibility -- Introduction -- Overview -- How much bigger can wind turbines get? -- Towers and foundations -- Generators -- Control systems -- Designing Today's Wind Turbines -- Energy and power -- Rotor efficiency -- Power ratings and curves -- Blade shape -- Tip speed ratio -- Turbulence and wind shear -- Natural frequencies -- Cyclic loads and fatigue -- Additional information -- References -- 4. Small Wind Power: Traditional Systems and Alternative Designs -- Market for Small Wind Power -- Small Wind Power Systems -- Why so many choices? -- Horizontal-axis wind turbines -- Vertical-axis wind turbines -- Small Wind Power Applications -- Stand-alone versus grid-connected -- Technology options and requirements -- Economics of small wind power -- References -- 5. Assessment: Mapping and Measuring the World's Wind -- Introduction -- Estimating Wind Power Potential -- Mapping the Global Wind Resource -- Europe -- United States -- China -- Other global wind resources -- Conclusion -- Assessment Tools and Procedures -- Introduction -- Meteorological towers -- Wind data analysis -- Advanced assessment tools -- References -- 6. Wind Farms: Developing and Operating Wind Power Plants -- Introduction -- Wind farm sizes -- Connecting with utilities -- Development Process -- Selecting a site -- Wind assessment -- Turbine selection -- Modeling and initial design -- Interconnection design -- Final design -- Permitting -- Energy sales agreements -- Contracting -- Turbine procurement -- Financing -- Construction -- Operation and Maintenance -- Performance monitoring -- Minimizing the cost of maintenance -- Optimizing turbine performance -- Conclusion -- Safety -- Community Wind -- Europe leads the way -- Development and jobs -- References -- 7. Wind Power Integration: Striking a New Balance -- Introduction -- Power System Operation -- Bulk power markets -- Balancing supply and demand -- Power supply mix -- Integration Issues -- Reliability -- Power reserves -- Variability -- Wind's share of electricity supply -- Forecasting -- References -- 8. Transmission and Storage: Facilitating Wind Power Integration -- Transmission -- Introduction -- Access to transmission -- Power system support -- HVDC technology -- Transmission constraints -- Size matters -- Investment needed -- Sharing the cost -- Energy Storage -- Introduction -- Storage functions and costs -- Storage Technologies -- Hydropower -- Batteries -- Flywheels -- Capacitors -- Compressed air -- Other storage technologies -- Energy storage for Hawaii's wind power -- References -- 9. Offshore Wind: Entering the Mainstream -- Introduction -- Advantages -- Disadvantages -- The Offshore Wind Industry -- Market snapshot -- Key players -- Expanding Beyond Europe -- China -- United States -- Offshore Grids -- Europe -- United States -- Offshore Wind Farm Development -- Assessment and resources -- Siting and permitting -- Financing and economics -- Risk assessment -- Turbine selection -- Energy prediction -- Foundations -- Electrical systems -- Installation -- Maintenance -- Corrosion and contamination -- Advanced Offshore Technologies -- Deepwater floating turbines -- Bigger turbines -- References -- 10. Advanced Technologies: R & D, Testing, and New Twists on Old Ideas -- Introduction -- European Research and Testing -- Denmark's national lab -- LM Wind Power's facility -- Lelystad test site -- Wieringermeer test site -- Other European facilities -- Offshore testing and demonstration -- U.S.R & D -- Government programs -- Private research -- Other Facilities -- Canada -- Mexico -- Asia -- International -- Alternative Turbine Designs -- Wind-accelerating turbines -- Blade aerodynamics -- Other unusual designs -- Other wind power system R & D -- Airborne Wind -- Introduction -- Technology and design -- References -- 11. The Global Wind Industry: Markets, Business, and Government Policy -- Market Snapshot -- Introduction -- Leading countries -- Expansion elsewhere -- Global trends -- Industry Snapshot -- Introduction -- Turbine manufacturers -- Turbine industry trends -- Turbine prices and energy costs -- Other key players -- Manufacturing -- Jobs -- Training -- Government Policy -- Introduction -- Private investment -- China -- India -- Other Asia -- Europe -- North America -- Latin America and Africa -- Consumer demand for wind? -- References -- 12. Environmental and Economic Issues: Wind Power Grows Up -- Introduction -- Wildlife Issues -- Introduction -- Birds -- Bats -- Marine life -- Human Issues -- Introduction -- Wind power's public image -- Appearance -- Property values -- Noise -- Flicker and glint -- Health and safety -- Tourism -- Communications and radar -- Offshore safety -- Environmental Issues -- Air pollution and emissions -- Climate change -- Land use -- Economic Issues -- Cost of energy -- Benefits to local economies -- Competition with other energy sources -- References.

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