Wind Energy Explained

This comprehensive guide explores wind energy's history, technology, and environmental impact, making Wind Energy Explained an essential resource for engineers and students alike.

The book Wind Energy Explained serves as an authoritative and bestselling textbook that details various aspects of harnessing wind as an energy source. It begins with foundational concepts, such as the history and rationale behind wind energy, and progresses to cover specific technological components and applications, including recent advancements in the field. This comprehensive approach ensures that readers gain a well-rounded understanding of wind energy.

Structured into 16 informative chapters, this edition of Wind Energy Explained presents up-to-date data, diagrams, and illustrations, featuring an impressive 35% new material. Key topics include metocean design conditions, wind turbine design, the intricacies of wind power plants, and the electrical systems associated with them. Additionally, the book addresses both fixed and floating offshore wind turbines, project development, permitting, and the environmental risks and benefits that accompany these projects.

Furthermore, Wind Energy Explained delves into modern wind turbines, discussing their design and components, the aerodynamics of wind energy, and environmental design conditions. It also covers commonly used materials, modern design methods, and addresses the environmental effects of wind projects along with mitigation strategies. This book is an essential resource for practicing engineers and serves as a valuable textbook for university courses in wind energy, catering to both introductory and advanced levels.