It's a Breeze! by Hugh Piggott
A booklet jam-packed with information for those who want to buy and install
a windpower system. What size of windmill do you need? What are the options
available? How to live with windpower, and other topics you need to understand
before starting a wind project.
Mainly written with UK readers in mind, but useful to all.
CONTENTS
-
Introduction
-
How to use this book
-
Economics
-
Lifestyle implications
-
Reliability
-
Case studies
-
Small wind turbine electrics
-
Electrical Basics
-
Inverters
-
Cables
-
Safety
-
Batteries
-
System controls
-
Case study system diagrams
-
Assessing your needs
-
Siting small wind turbines
-
Windspeed assessment
-
Tower position and height
Turbulence; Cabling considerations; Other considerations
-
Understanding wind turbine specfications
-
Conclusion
-
In summary
-
Case study pricings
-
Appendix 1: Glossary of terms
-
Appendix 2: Market comparison of turbines on sale in the UK
-
Appendix 3: Useful equations
-
Resource Guide to further information, organisations, products, suppliers
-
Mail order form
-
Other booklets in this series