| Issue |
EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 189, 2018
Lecture Notes - Joint EPS-SIF International School on Energy 2017 - Course 4: Advances in Basic Energy Issues
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| Article Number | 00005 | |
| Number of page(s) | 17 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201818900005 | |
| Published online | 02 October 2018 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201818900005
Introduction to wind energy systems
Energy Systems and Energy Economics, Ruhr-University Bochum P.O. Box 102148, 44721, Bochum, Germany
(*) E-mail: lee@lee.rub.de
Published online: 2 October 2018
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 the rotation of a turbine, and the critical parameters governing the efficiency of this conversion. After that it presents an overview of the various parts and component 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.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018
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