Wind energy resources: Theory, design and applications

Abstract

The technology of obtaining wind energy has become more and more important over the last few decades. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a general discussion about wind power technology. The fundamental knowledge of wind power systems and their design aspects are presented. The description of the fundamental topics which are essential to understand the wind energy conversion and its eventual use is also provided in the chapter. This chapter discusses the wind farms and hybrid power systems as well. © 2011 by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.