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Power from the wind : achieving energy independence : a practical guide to small-scale energy production / Dan Chiras.

Chiras, Daniel D., (author.).

Summary:

"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 with the homeowner layperson in mind, this practical guide provides an accurate and unbiased view of all aspects of small wind energy systems from site assessment through installation."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780865718319
  • ISBN: 0865718318
  • Physical Description: xv, 319 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Edition: Revised 2nd edition.
  • Publisher: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, 2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction to small-scale wind energy -- Understanding wind and wind energy -- Wind energy systems -- Wind site assessment -- A primer on wind generators -- Towers and tower installation -- Understanding inverters -- Batteries, charge controllers, and backup generators -- Maintaining a wind-electric system -- Final considerations : zoning, permits, covenants, utility companies, insurance, and buying a system.
Additional Physical Form available Note:
Issued also in electronic format.
Subject:
Wind turbines.
Wind power.
Electric power production.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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Marion Library 621.31 CHI (Text) 37810435295612 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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