Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-109) and index.
Contents:
Wind energy at a glance -- The history of wind energy -- Assessing the wind -- Turbine types -- Benefits of wind energy -- Drawbacks of wind energy -- Onshore wind: wind farms -- Big wind: wind farms at sea -- Small wind: homes, businesses, and communities -- High wind: windmills in the sky.
Summary:
Investigates the use of wind as an energy source, covering the costs, risks, potential roadblocks, and benefits.
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