Author: Chiras, Dan & Sagrillo, Mick & Woofenden, Ian

Written for the layperson, this practical and easily understandable guide provides an accurate and unbiased view of all aspects of small wind energy systems. It covers ways to assess the wind resources at your site, the various systems available, turbines, towers, inverters and batteries, installation and maintenance, costs and benefits, and more. The focus throughout is helping readers to make the smartest, most economical choices in design, purchase and installation of wind energy systems, and to communicate effectively with installers. 256 pp.