Wind energy
Higgins, Melissa, 1953-2014
eBook
Abstract: In this title, discover what wind energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn about cutting-edge types of wind turbines, including turbines at sea and turbines aloft in the sky, and how researchers are making wind energy more efficient.
Main title:
Wind energy / by Melissa Higgins.
Author:
Higgins, Melissa, 1953-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Minneapolis [Minnesota] : ABDO Publishing Comapny, [2013]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2014.
Collation:
1 online resource (16 entries) : 43 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 112 pages : color illustrations
Contents:
Airborne! -- Wind energy at a glance -- History of wind energy -- Big wind: wind farms at sea -- Small wind: power for homes, businesses, and communities -- High wind: windmills in the sky -- Benefits of wind energy -- Drawbacks of wind energy -- Assessing the wind -- Impacts on wind implementation -- The future of wind energy.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781617834691 (print)9781784029326 (electronic)
Dewey class:
333.92
LC class:
TJ820
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
502072
Electronic access:
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