Wind Energy in the 21st Century Economics, Policy, Technology and the Changing Electricity Industry

by ; ;
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2002-02-23
Publisher(s): Palgrave Macmillan
  • Free Shipping Icon

    Receive Free Shipping To The More Store!*

    *Marketplace items do not qualify for the free shipping promotion.

  • eCampus.com Device Compatibility Matrix

    Click the device icon to install or view instructions

    Apple iOS | iPad, iPhone, iPod
    Apple iOS | iPad, iPhone, iPod
    Android Devices | Android Tables & Phones OS 2.2 or higher | *Kindle Fire
    Android Devices | Android Tables & Phones OS 2.2 or higher | *Kindle Fire
    Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
    Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
    Mac OS X | **iMac / Macbook
    Mac OS X | **iMac / Macbook
    Enjoy offline reading with these devices
    Apple Devices
    Android Devices
    Windows Devices
    Mac Devices
    iPad, iPhone, iPod
    Our reader is compatible
     
     
     
    Android 2.2 +
     
    Our reader is compatible
     
     
    Kindle Fire
     
    Our reader is compatible
     
     
    Windows
    10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
     
     
    Our reader is compatible
     
    Mac
     
     
     
    Our reader is compatible
List Price: $199.99

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Rent Digital

Rent Digital Options
Online:30 Days access
Downloadable:30 Days
$35.64
Online:60 Days access
Downloadable:60 Days
$47.52
Online:90 Days access
Downloadable:90 Days
$59.40
Online:120 Days access
Downloadable:120 Days
$71.28
Online:180 Days access
Downloadable:180 Days
$77.22
Online:1825 Days access
Downloadable:Lifetime Access
$118.80
*To support the delivery of the digital material to you, a digital delivery fee of $3.99 will be charged on each digital item.
$77.22*

New Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

Wind energy is the great success story of modern renewable energy. Since the industry's rebirth following the energy crisis of the 1970s, thousands of wind energy projects have been installed around the world. The technology today is competitive with traditional fossil-fuelled electricity generation. Wind Energy in the 21st Century explores the current economic, financial, technical, environmental, competitive, and policy considerations facing the wind energy industry. With discussions of the latest electricity industry trends including deregulation, green markets, and tradable renewable credits, this book is a must-read for energy policymakers, researchers, and energy industry professionals.

Author Biography

Robert Y. Redlinger is Manager of New Business Development at CMS Viron Energy Services, Oakland, California.

Per Dannemand Andersen is Head of the Technology Scenarios Programme at Risoe National Laboratory's Systems Analysis Department, Roskilde, Denmark.

Poul Erik Morthorst is M.Econ. from the University of +rhus, and Senior Research Specialist in the Systems Analysis Department at Risoe National Laboratory.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
vi
List of Tables
ix
Foreword xi
Klaus Toepfer
Preface xiii
List of Abbreviations
xvi
Introduction
1(5)
Wind Energy Resource Potential
6(35)
Worldwide installed capacity
7(2)
Energy in the wind
9(3)
Wind resource assessment and data limitations
12(8)
Global wind resource potential
20(2)
Future medium- to long-term implementation of wind power
22(10)
Large-scale implementation of wind power
32(9)
Wind Turbine Technology and Industry
41(32)
A brief history of wind power utilisation
41(4)
Extracting energy from the wind
45(6)
Modern wind turbine technology
51(1)
Principal components of the wind turbine
52(3)
Technological trends
55(4)
Wind energy industry
59(5)
Wind energy's interactions with the electricity grid
64(9)
Economics of Wind Energy
73(24)
Capital cost and efficiency trends
74(3)
Operation and maintenance costs
77(3)
Overall cost-effectiveness
80(2)
Offshore wind turbines
82(3)
Comparison with the cost of conventional power
85(6)
Economics of hybrid and stand-alone wind energy systems
91(4)
Economics of small-scale irrigation pumping
95(2)
Finance, Competition and Power Markets
97(52)
Economic vs. financial viability
97(5)
Financing wind power projects
102(16)
Financing considerations in emerging economies
118(4)
Competition and power markets
122(27)
Environmental Considerations
149(20)
What is the environment worth?
150(2)
Damage costs
152(6)
Environmental damage costs of electricity generation
158(5)
Social considerations
163(6)
Wind Energy Policy
169(46)
Power purchase agreements
171(1)
Investment incentives
172(2)
Production incentives
174(1)
Renewables set-aside
175(1)
Externality adders
176(1)
Environmental taxation
176(1)
Research, development and demonstration grants
177(1)
Government-assisted business development
178(1)
Green marketing
179(1)
Tradable CO2 credits
179(1)
Other policy mechanisms
180(1)
Country experiences with grid-connected renewable energy policy
181(1)
America
182(14)
UK
196(4)
The Netherlands
200(4)
Denmark
204(2)
Germany
206(3)
India
209(3)
Sweden
212(3)
Summary and Conclusions
215(10)
Epilogue 225(4)
Notes 229(4)
References 233(11)
Index 244

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.