This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.

This important book presents a selection of new research on wind turbine technology, including aerodynamics, generators and gear systems, towers and foundations, control systems, and environmental issues.

This informative book:

- Introduces the principles of wind turbine design

- Presents methods for analysis of wind turbine performance

- Discusses approaches for wind turbine improvement and optimization

- Covers fault detection in wind turbines

- Describes mediating the adverse effects of wind turbine use and installation