Wind turbine technology and design / David Rivkin, Kathleen Toomey, Laurel Silk.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-215) and index.

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Wind technology and design overview -- Wind turbine technology and design concepts -- Wind turbine technology and design concepts -- Design factors affecting weight and costs -- Determining wind turbine weight and costs -- Weight and cost of different turbine concepts -- Wind turbine siting, system design, and integration -- Environmental impact of wind systems -- Economic prospects of large turbines -- Design of offshore wind farms -- Glossary.

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