Wind Energy Systems and Applications

by D.P. Kothari

Wind energy is an increasingly important means of generating electricity. It is a clean, cost-effective and renewable energy source. It is a well-developed technology and suitable for generation of electricity in remote areas. This book presents a comprehensive account of technology, case studies and international status.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Introduction to Wind Energy Technology
• Technological Development of Wind Turbines
• Aerodynamics and Design of WECS
• Generators and Control Aspects of WECS
• Wind Resource Assessment and Power Estimation using ANN
• Wind A Ray of Hope in Rural Areas
• New Horizons for Offshore Wind A Turn for the Better
• Generator Configuration and Power Electronics Interface
• Power Quality Issues and Standards for Wind Energy Conversion System
• Reactive Power Compensation Schemes for Induction Generator Based Wind Energy Systems
• Doubly-Fed Configuration in wind Energy Conversion System
• Offshore Wind Energy Conversion System and its Indian Scenario
• Policies and Subsidies for Indian Wind Energy Technology Development
• Modelling of Grid Connected Induction Gnerator Wind Farm in Matlab/Simulink
• Modelling of Full Scale Converter Fed Induction Generator Wind Earm in Matlab/Simulation
• Index.

286 pages, Hardcover

First published December 30, 2006