Wind Energy Comes of Age (Wiley Series in Sustainable Design) (Hardcover)

by Paul Gipe (Author) "In this book we examine wind energy's newfound respectability and problems it faces..." (more)
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A "lucid and readable treatment" of wind turbine noise . . . an "excellent treatment of where the technology stands today for planners, wind farm operators, manufacturers and homeowners. . ." The explanation of "sound power levels is one of the clearest I have ever read . . . this book will make a major contribution to the "development of wind energy in a responsible manner -- Neil Kelley, authority on wind turbine noise with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Wind Technology Division

A fascinating story, not only of technology but of the heart and soul behind it. A must for anyone that really wants to understand how wind power developed and what it takes to move sustainable technology toward the marketplace -- Carl Weinberg, former manager of R&D at Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

A remarkable book . . . the most thorough treatment of the wind industry so far. . . For insiders and newcomers as well, the book will be a valuable tool for understanding the development of the wind power industry. . . A decade from now it will be almost impossible to survey the growth of this industry without the platform created by "Wind Energy Comes of Age." Every chapter discloses Gipe's in-depth knowledge of this emerging industry. . . His sharp analysis of how competing groups have sought to harness the power in the wind makes exciting reading . . . the comprehensive treatment of wind's environmental and aesthetic impact on the landscape offers a guide to overcoming obstacles to wind energy's widespread acceptance. Gipe's analysis of this sensitive subject will surely blaze a path toward integration of wind energy into electricity supply systems worldwide -- Birger Madsen, Danish wind energy pioneer

The wind energy field has waited a long time for a well-written, informative reference book like Paul Gipe's "Wind Energy Comes of Age." This book is a must-have for developers in need of technical or economic information, politicians who want to know both sides of the wind energy story, technicians who want a reliable reference and others interested in a well-rounded introduction to wind energy -- Torgny Moeller, founder of Windpower Monthly and Naturlig Energi

Product Description
America's leading wind energy expert presents a complete reference on the business and technology of generating electricity with wind. Covers the technology, economics and politics that have influenced the development of the wind energy industry in the U.S. and Europe. Describes advances made in improving reliability and performance and provides suggestions on how the industry can treat its imperfections. Includes several new important topics such as aesthetics and public acceptance of windmills.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; annotated edition edition (April 14, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047110924X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471109242
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #884,297 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Millions of people worldwide need Renewable Energy Products, June 20, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Almeria, Spain) - See all my reviews

Wind Energy Products are available for : lighting, water pumping, refrigerating, communication... This book is a necessary reading for all persons wishing to give the alternative energies a chance. Complete with many addresses and inside knowledge. A must for the alternative energy enthusiast...

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Reference, September 22, 2002

By	"dvr108" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

Gipe has put together a wonderful wind energy reference. I'm currently doing an independent study on wind energy and this book has greatly helped my research to date. Highly recommended!! If you're in to renewable energy in general, I also recommend "Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future" edited by Godfrey Boyle I believe. I've never found a better resource for renewable energy!