wind power

Discusses how today's modern wind turbines have developed from the windmills of the past and how technology relating to wind power continues to develop.

Identifies renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy, focusing on wind power, explaining what it is, how it works, and its role in meeting the energy needs of the future.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions to complete twenty projects that teach about wind and its potential to be a powerful source of energy, including two-blade pinwheels and six-sail windmills.

An examination of wind power, explaining how wind is captured and converted to electricity, how it is used, the health effects of wind farms, how it affects wildlife, turbine safety, and other related topics.

Discusses various facets of wind energy, including the technology of wind turbines and other components; grid integration, its economic viability in different markets; environmental impacts; and value in terms of reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

An introduction to wind energy that explains the benefits of using wind and wind turbines as a renewable energy source and discusses aerodynamics, operation, control, applications, and types of wind turbines.

An illustrated explanation of wind power that describes how it works, its advantages, possible problems, and its potential for use.

Traces the history of wind power throughout the world and discusses recent research and developments.