wind power

Discusses various facets of wind energy, including the technology of wind turbines and other components; grid integration, its economic viability in different markets; environmental impacts; and value in terms of reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

An introduction to wind energy that explains the benefits of using wind and wind turbines as a renewable energy source and discusses aerodynamics, operation, control, applications, and types of wind turbines.

An illustrated explanation of wind power that describes how it works, its advantages, possible problems, and its potential for use.

Traces the history of wind power throughout the world and discusses recent research and developments.

An exploration of wind power that describes how turbines harness it to make electricity and discusses its advantages and disadvantages as well as its potential for being used as a primary source of energy.

Describes how wind can be used as a source of power, how it affects the environment, and what the significance of wind power may be in the future.

Describes why the wind blows and how it can be harnassed through use of windmills to provide free, non-polluting energy.

Introduces students to the role wind plays in weather patterns, the many forms wind takes, the ways it is measured, and its potential as a future source of renewable energy.

Describes how windmills work, their different types, where they can be found, and how they are used as alternate sources of electricity.