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EPJ Web of Conferences
Volume 98, 2015
Lectures Notes - Joint EPS-SIF International School on Energy – Course 2 Energy: Basic Concepts and Forefront Ideas
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| Article Number | 04002 | |
| Number of page(s) | 15 | |
| Section | Renewable Energies | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20159804002 | |
| Published online | 27 August 2015 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20159804002
Introduction to wind energy systems
Ruhr-University Bochum, Energy Systems and Energy Economics P.O. Box 102148, 44721, Bochum, Germany
Published online: 27 August 2015
This article presents the basic concepts of wind energy and deals with the physics and mechanics of operation. It describes the conversion of wind energy into rotation of turbine, and the critical parameters governing the efficiency of this conversion. After that it presents an overview of various parts and components of windmills. The connection to the electrical grid, the world status of wind energy use for electricity production, the cost situation and research and development needs are further aspects which will be considered.
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