Describes how wind occurs in nature and how it can be used to produce electricity, both now and in the future.

Introduces the history, uses, production, advantages and disadvantages, and future of hydroelectric energy as a power resource.

"This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of wind energy."--

Wind Energy: An Introduction covers wind energy system types, operation, modeling, analysis, integration, and control. Beginning with a history of the development of wind energy, this comprehensive book:Explains the aerodynamic theories that govern the operation of wind turbinesPresents wind energy statistics to address the stochastic nature of wind speedEmploys the statistical modeling of wind speed to evaluate sites for wind energy generationHighlights...

A hands-on guide covering the working of residential and small commercial-sized photovoltaic systems. Gives you the essentials you need to safely install a system from start to finish.

"A budding dark sorceress determined not to use her formidable powers uncovers yet more secrets about the workings of her world in the stunning sequel to A Deadly Education, the start of Naomi Novik's groundbreaking crossover series. At the Scholomance, El, Orion, and the other students are faced with their final year--and the looming specter of matriculation, a deadly ritual that leaves few students alive after. El is determined that her group will...

Argues that the leaders of today actually have less power than ever before, discussing the changing nature of leadership and the modern dynamics of power.