Wind energy

Abdul R. Beig; S. M. Muyeen

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-804448-3.00004-9

Wind energy

Abdul R. Beig
, S. M. Muyeen

Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

Wind energy is one of the promising renewable energy sources. This chapter presents the wind energy basics, the technology used in harvesting wind energy, and the physics related to wind energy. Brief discussions about the different types of wind energy turbines and generator configurations are presented. The chapter concludes with the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy systems.

Original language	British English
Title of host publication	Electric Renewable Energy Systems
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	60-77
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Print)	9780128044483
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-804448-3.00004-9
State	Published - 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Gearbox
Horizontal axis
Lift to drag ratio
Pitch angle control
Power coefficient
Rotor blades
Vertical axis
Wind energy
Wind farm
Wind generator
Wind turbine

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