TY - BOOK
TI - Wind Energy Essentials: Societal, Economic, and Environmental Impacts
AU - Walker, R
AU - Swift, A
AB - This book begins with a history of wind power and the social impacts of both electricity and wind power from a historical perspective, a discussion of basic electrical terms, and a primer on the conversion of power in the wind to electricity. Much of the second half of the book is devoted to comparing wind energy to other forms of electric generation, both renewable and non-renewable sources. In order to have a true understanding of the impact of wind energy on society, one also has to have a thorough understanding of the impacts that other sources of electric generation have, such as fossil-fuelled plants or nuclear power plants. The comparison of electric generation sources includes a review of how such sources are typically utilized within the electric system, as well as the economic factors and environmental considerations that affect which resources utilities or operators of electric grids have to take into account. The authors conclude with a discussion of energy policies in the U.S., individual states, and foreign nations, how these policies influence the use of renewable energy, and what our future may hold in terms of energy supply and demand. Some highlights of this book are: Discusses the wind energy impacts on the environment, local economy, electric utilities, individuals and communitiesProvides a visual explanation of wind energy principles through tables, graphs, maps, illustrations and photographsOffers a comprehensive overview of the issues associated with the creation and use of wind energyModels chapters around an existing university curriculumSpanning the broad range of environmental, financial, policy and other topics that define and determine the relationships between wind energy technology and our energy-dependent society, Wind Energy Essentials is a resource for students, universities, and the entire wind energy industry.Table of Contents: Impacts of Energy and Electricity on SocietyThe Basics of ElectricityOverview of Wind Energy and Other Sources of ElectricityConversion of Power in the Wind to ElectricityThe Wind Energy Development ProcessOverview of Issues Faced by Wind EnergyWind and Wildlife: Siting Issues and ChallengesEnvironmental and Ecological Impacts of Wind Energy on Humans: Public Health Issues Environmental and Ecological Impacts of Wind Energy on Humans: Public and Workforce Safety IssuesWind Energy's Impact on Aviation, Radar, and TelecommunicationsOther Environmental Issues of Wind Energy Development: Aesthetics, Cultural Resources, Land Use Compatibility, Water Resources, and Site RestorationImpact of Wind Energy on the Electric GridNon‐Wind Renewable Energy Sources Used to Meet Electricity NeedsNonrenewable Energy Sources Used to Meet Electricity NeedsEnergy Efficiency and Conservation: “Less Is More” and “Doing Without”Greenhouse Gas EmissionsSiting and Permitting of Electric Generation ProjectsEconomics of Electricity GenerationEconomic Impacts and Benefits of Wind Energy Projects and Other Sources of Electric GenerationEnvironmental Impacts and Economics of Offshore Wind EnergyState and National Energy PoliciesGlobal Wind Energy Policy and DevelopmentWind Energy Workforce, Education, and JobsThe Future of Electric Energy
CY - Hoboken, New Jersey
DA - 2015/05//
PY - 2015
SP - 490
PB - John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 
UR - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119040934
LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Fixed Offshore Wind
KW - Land-Based Wind
KW - Social & Economic Data
KW - Human Dimensions
ER -