Wind Power for Dummies a consumer guide to small-scale wind electricity production. The book supplies all the guidance needed to install and maintain a sustainable, cost-effective wind generator to power a home. This authoritative, plain-English guide walks readers through every step of the process, from site assessment and available wind sources and the mechanics of wind power, to locating an installation contractor.
- Step-by-step guides to the process of selecting, installing and operating a small-scale wind generator to power a home
- Demystifies system configurations, terminology and wind energy principles
- Helps readers assess and reduce energy needs and decide whether wind power is the right solution
- Explains the mechanics of home-based wind power
- Shows how to tie into the grid and sell energy back to the power company
- Offers advice on evaluating all of the costs of and financing for a wind energy project
- Provides tips on working with contractors and complying with local zoning laws.
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