Wind Power Basics: A Green Energy Guide

by Daniel D. Chiras

Wind energy is the fastest growing source of energy in the world, and by the year 2020 it is projected to supply at least 12 percent of global electrical demand. Wind Power Basics provides a clear understanding of wind and wind energy systems, including turbines, towers, inverters and batteries, site assessment, installation, and maintenance requirements. Whether you’re considering your own small-scale wind energy system or just want a straightforward, detailed introduction to the benefits and challenges of this rapidly emerging technology, Wind Power Basics is the guide you need. Dan Chiras is a respected educator and an internationally acclaimed author who has published more than twenty-five books on residential renewable energy and green building, including Power From the Wind .

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2010

About the author

Dan has spent much of the past 30 years studying sustainability and applying what he has learned in solar energy, natural building, and green building to his residences, and most of the last ten plus years sharing the practical knowledge he has gained through writing, lectures, slide shows, and workshops.
Dan Chiras paid his last electric bill in June of 1996. It is not that he has disavowed the use of electricity and modern conveniences, but rather that he has turned to the sun and wind to meet his family's needs.

Reviews

[Alex de G · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was underwhelmed by this book - as a primer on wind power and turbines it fulfilled its purpose, and the text was written in a manner that was easily accessible.

Instead of "Wind Power Basics" this guide should've perhaps been titled "North American Wind Power". Many of the topics simply don't apply outside North America. This made the read extremely disappointing.

[Ezra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was hoping for more on the science behind wind power. This was more of a hands-on how to buy/build a system.