Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy

Highly accessible and authoritative account of how wind energy is being harnessed to address an ever-pressing environmental demand Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy provides an in-depth treatment of wind energy¿s scientific background, current technology, and international status, with an emphasis on large turbines and wind farms, both onshore and offshore. In the newly revised and fully expanded second edition, the highly qualified authors add on the new dynamics of offshore systems, grid integration, and reliability, and offer guidance on operation and maintenance. The text is supported by copious illustrations and roughly 50 inspiring full-color photographs from around the world. To further aid in reader comprehension and information retention, questions and problems with solutions are included in each chapter. An accompanying website includes figures, tables, and exercises. The book is an essential primer for new entrants to the wind industry and to students on undergraduate and gra