Wind power for dummies / by Ian Woofenden.
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TextPublication details: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2009Description: xviii, 364 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 9780470496374 (pbk.); 0470496371 (pbk.)Subject(s): Electric power production | Dwellings -- Power supply | Wind power -- Equipment and supplies | Wind turbinesDDC classification: 621.312136 Summary: HOME & HOUSE MAINTENANCE. Supplies all the guidance you need to install and maintain a sustainable, cost-effective wind generator to power your home for decades to come. This authoritative, plain-English guide walks you through every step of the process, from assessing your site and available wind sources to deciding whether wind power is the solution for you, from understanding the mechanics of wind power and locating a contractor to install your system to producing your own affordable and sustainable electricity. This title guides you step by step through process of selecting, installing, and operating a small-scale wind generator to power your home. It demystifies system configurations, terminology, and wind energy principles to help you speak the language of the pros. It helps assess and reduce your energy needs and decide whether wind power is right for you.
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Includes glossary and index.
HOME & HOUSE MAINTENANCE. Supplies all the guidance you need to install and maintain a sustainable, cost-effective wind generator to power your home for decades to come. This authoritative, plain-English guide walks you through every step of the process, from assessing your site and available wind sources to deciding whether wind power is the solution for you, from understanding the mechanics of wind power and locating a contractor to install your system to producing your own affordable and sustainable electricity. This title guides you step by step through process of selecting, installing, and operating a small-scale wind generator to power your home. It demystifies system configurations, terminology, and wind energy principles to help you speak the language of the pros. It helps assess and reduce your energy needs and decide whether wind power is right for you.
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