The Age of Wind Energy: Progress and Future Directions from a Global Perspective (Innovative Renewable Energy)

This unique volume on wind energy features contributions from the world’s leading research and development pioneers in the field of renewable energy. It discusses advances in offshore wind technology, grid-connected systems, grid stabilization and wind turbine design and highlights. Written from an international perspective, chapters focus on the status of wind energy in various regions and countries across the globe, outlining the positive impact its implementation has had on delaying the catastrophic effects of climate change. Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Introduction (Ali Sayigh)....Pages 1-2 Wind Energy Development (David Milborrow)....Pages 3-22 What Is the Wind Energy Progress in Greece? Prospects and Problems (J. K. Kaldellis)....Pages 23-40 Wind Energy Programme in Japan (Izumi Ushiyama)....Pages 41-62 Wind Power Generation in Jordan: Current Situation and Future Plans (Ali Hamzeh, Mahmoud Awad)....Pages 63-77 Wind Energy in Australia (Jonathan Whale, Craig Carter, Ali Arefi)....Pages 79-101 Hybrid Wind Energy Solutions Including Energy Storage (J. K. Kaldellis)....Pages 103-129 Risk Analysis in Wind Energy: An Alternative Approach for Decision-Making (Isabel Ferraris, Mario D. de la Canal)....Pages 131-145 Wind Energy in Argentina: Actuality and Prospects (Carlos Labriola)....Pages 147-173 Advancements and Challenges Affecting Wind Turbine Implementation in the Member States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC Countries) (Abdul Salam Darwish)....Pages 175-192 Wind Energy in the UK: Progress and Future Expectations (Abdul Salam Darwish)....Pages 193-204 Urban Environment: Characterization of the Wind in Flat Roofs (J. Lassig, U. Jara, J. J. Valle Sosa, C. Palese)....Pages 205-218 Wind Energy in Morocco: Resources, Potential, and Progress (Hassan Nfaoui)....Pages 219-282 Wind Energy Program in Republic of Korea: Present and Future (Soogab Lee)....Pages 283-292 Energy Storage on a Power System (Donald Swift-Hook)....Pages 293-305 Wind Energy Economics (David Milborrow)....Pages 307-326 Conclusions (Ali Sayigh)....Pages 327-329 Back Matter ....Pages 331-338