Power from the Wind – 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide to Small Scale Energy Production

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Skyrocketing energy costs and constant reminders of the impacts of conventional energy sources are making homeowners and businesses look at different ways to use energy more efficiently and to generate their own electricity to reduce fuel bills and their carbon footprint.

Power From the Wind is the completely revised and updated edition of the go-to guide for individuals and businesses interested in installing small wind energy systems. Written for the layperson, this practical guide provides an accurate and unbiased view of all aspects of small wind energy systems, including:

Wind and wind energy system options Ways to assess wind resources at your site Wind turbines and towers Inverters and batteries Installation and maintenance of systems Costs and benefits of installing a wind system.

Readers will gain the knowledge they need to make wise decisions during the design, purchase, and installation of small wind energy systems and to communicate effectively with wind system installers, and will be empowered to help make the smartest, most economical choices.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2017
Edition ‏ : ‎ Second
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865718318
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865718319
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,648,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #44 in Wind Energy #557 in Sustainability & Green Design #2,689 in Sustainable Living
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Customers find the book informative, with one noting it distills and organizes massive amounts of information without technical jargon. The content receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting how it covers both pros and cons of wind energy. The readability receives mixed reactions, with some customers finding it understandable while others mention the terminology is hard to understand.