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    Wind energy

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    Authors
    Beig, A.
    Muyeen, S.M.
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Book Chapter
    
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    Citation
    Beig, A. and Muyeen, S.M. 2015. Wind energy, in Rashid, M. (ed), Electric Renewable Energy Systems, pp. 60-77. London: Academic Press.
    Source Title
    Electric Renewable Energy Systems
    DOI
    10.1016/B978-0-12-804448-3.00004-9
    ISBN
    9780128044483
    School
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/24718
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Wind energy is one of the promising renewable energy sources. This chapter presents the wind energy basics, the technology used in harvesting wind energy, and the physics related to wind energy. Brief discussions about the different types of wind energy turbines and generator configurations are presented. The chapter concludes with the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy systems.

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