| Developing Wind Power Projects: Theory and Practice Contributor(s): Wizelius, Tore (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844072622 ISBN-13: 9781844072620 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: Wind power is developing rapidly, both in the number of new installations and in the interest from various stakeholders including policy makers, NGOs, research scientists, industry, and a broader general public. Unlike the majority of other texts on wind power, which are written primarily for engineers or policy analysts, this book specifically targets professionals and students interested in wind power project development. 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. Based on a successful Swedish edition, expanded and updated for an international market, 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Energy - Nature | Natural Resources - Science | Experiments & Projects |
| Dewey: 333.92 |
| LCCN: 2006013771 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |