Power from the Wind: Achieving Energy Independence: A Practical Guide to Small-Scale Energy Production - Couverture souple

Chiras, Dan

 
9780865718319: Power from the Wind: Achieving Energy Independence: A Practical Guide to Small-Scale Energy Production
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ISBN 10 : 0865718318 ISBN 13 : 9780865718319
Editeur : New Society Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

Dan Chiras is founder and director of The Evergreen Institute's Center for Renewable Energy and Green Building, which offers workshops on residential renewable energy and green building. He speaks extensively on renewable energy, green building, and sustainable building. He is also the author of over 30 books, including The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy and Power from the Sun. He lives and farms in Gerard, MO.

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Éditeur
New Society Publishers
Date d'édition
2017
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0865718318
ISBN 13 
9780865718319
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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ISBN 10 :  086571620X ISBN 13 :  9780865716209
Editeur : New Society Publishers, 2009
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