Wind Energy Engineering

Wind energy is pivotal in global electricity generation and for contributing to achieving future essential energy demands and targets. In this fast moving field Wind Energy Engineering: an onshore guide is the most advanced, up to date and research focused text on all aspects of wind energy engineering. This must-have edition starts with an in-depth look at the present state of wind integration and distribution worldwide, and continues with a high-level assessment of the advances in turbine technology and how the investment, planning and economic infrastructure can support those innovations. Each chapter includes a research overview with a detailed analysis and new case studies looking at how recent research developments can be applied. Written by some of the most foreword thinking professionals in the field and giving a complete examination of one of the most promising and efficient sources of renewable energy this book is an invaluable reference into this cross-disciplinary field for engineers. Each chapter contains analysis of the latest high-level research and explores real world application potential in relation to the developmentsUses system international (SI) units and imperial units throughout to appeal to global engineersEach chapter offers measureable data written by a world expert in the field on the latest developments in this fast moving and vital subject