Small Wind Systems for Rural Energy Services

Smail Khennas, Hugh Piggott, Simon Dunnett

ISBN 10: 1853395552 / ISBN 13: 9781853395550

Published by Practical Action Publishing, GB, 2003

Seller Inventory # LU-9781853395550

Synopsis:

This book provides a concise guide to all the essential steps for setting up wind business services in developing countries. It deals with all the key aspects of promoting wind energy for domestic end uses, as well as giving a guide to needs assessment, resource assessment, the economics of small wind machines and technology choice. Most of the practical information explained in this book is taken from installations in Peru and Sri Lanka. The book describes the factors critical for sustainable development of small wind systems in rural areas. It also addresses the challenge of scaling-up, defined as the conditions and the strategy needed to move from a limited number of units to a widespread sustainable industry. Institutional aspects, business development and the policy environment are also examined.

About the Authors: Smail Khennas was recently Senior Energy Specialist with Practical Action.

Hugh Piggott runs his own successful wind power business. He trains and advises small companies and organizations around the world on small-scale wind power systems.|Simon Dunnett has worked for many years as a researcher and is now an independent consultant in wind energy.

Simon Dunnett was recently an Energy Researcher with Practical Action.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Small Wind Systems for Rural Energy Services
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing, GB
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New