Wind power / Peter Musgrove.

Author/creator Musgrove, Peter
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Descriptionxiv, 323 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. Wind power and our energy needs: an overview -- 2. The first windmills -- 3. Seven centuries of service -- 4. Generating electricity: the experimental years, 1887 to 1973 -- 5. The evolution of the modern wind turbine, 1973 to 1990 -- 6. Progress and economics in Europe, 1973 to 1990 -- 7. UK progress, 1973 to 1990 -- 8. Development and deployment, 1990 to 2008 -- 9. The future: from marginal to mainstream -- App. A. The power output from wind turbines -- App. B. The performance of traditional windmills -- App. C. Wind characteristics.
Local noteLittle-356724--305131059200T
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 306-319) and index.
LCCN 2010292140
ISBN9780521762380 (hbk.)
ISBN0521762383 (hbk.)
ISBN9780521747639 (pbk.)
ISBN0521747635 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks TJ828 .M875 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner General Stacks TJ828 .M875 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold