Wind energy / David A. Rivkin, Laurel Silk.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-149) and index.

History -- Basic concepts -- Wind energy converters -- Rotor aerodynamics -- Wind resource -- Power output and energy yield -- Commercial applications -- Offshore wind energy -- Wind turbine costs and economic analysis -- Impact on the environment -- Glossary.

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