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BL
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| Record Number
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848107
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| Main Entry
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Chiras, Daniel D
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| Title & Author
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Power from the wind : : achieving energy independence : a practical guide to small-scale energy production /\ Dan Chiras ; artwork by Anil Rao, Ph.D. and Forrest Chiras.
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| Edition Statement
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Revised 2nd edition.
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| Publication Statement
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Gabriola Island, BC :: New Society Publishers,, [2017]
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, ©2017
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xv, 319 pages :: illustrations, portrait ;; 23 cm.
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| ISBN
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0865718318
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: 9780865718319
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| Notes
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Previous edition authored by Dan Chiras with Mick Sagrillo and Ian Woofenden.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-307) and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction to small-scale wind energy -- Understanding wind and wind energy -- Wind energy systems -- Wind site assessment -- A primer on wind generators -- Towers and tower installation -- Understanding inverters -- Batteries, charge controllers, and backup generators -- Maintaining a wind-electric system -- Final considerations : zoning, permits, covenants, utility companies, insurance, and buying a system.
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| Abstract
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"Power from the Wind is the completely revised and updated edition of the go-to guide for individuals and businesses interested in installing small wind energy systems. Written with the homeowner layperson in mind, this practical guide provides an accurate and unbiased view of all aspects of small wind energy systems from site assessment through installation."--
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Electric power production.
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Self-reliant living.
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Wind power.
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Wind turbines.
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Autosuffisance (Style de vie)
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Électricité-- Production.
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Énergie éolienne.
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Éoliennes.
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Electric power production.
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Self-reliant living.
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Wind power.
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Wind turbines.
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| Dewey Classification
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621.31/2136
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| LC Classification
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TJ828.C45 2017
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cci1icclacc
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coll13lacc
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TEC031010HOM022000ARC018000SCI024000bisacsh
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