The book provides a comprehensive view in wind energy utilization and discusses various aspects which affect wind energy utilization, e.g. resources, market, industry, technology. The authors also explore how society could boost wind energy development via education and legislation using a system engineering perspective. The book serves as a reference for scientists from academia and industry and for people working in administration.

Autorentext
Dexin He, Guiyong Yu, Chinese Wind Energy Association, Beijing, China

Inhalt
Preface Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 The History of Wind Energy Utilization and Development 1.2 The Status of Wind Energy in Social Economy Development1.3 The Position of Wind Energy in Energy System1.4 Wind Energy - A Complicated System Engineering Chapter 2 Wind Energy and Resources2.1 Wind Characters and Wind Energy Resources2.2 The Assessment System of Wind Energy Resources2.3 The Scientific Assessment of Global Wind Energy Resources Chapter3 Wind Energy and Market3.1 The History of Global Wind Energy Market Development3.2 The Market Scale and Target of Wind Energy3.3 The Market Status and Order of Wind Energy3.4 The Market Competitiveness of Wind Energy Chapter4 Wind Energy and Industry4.1 The History of Global Wind Energy Industry Development4.2 The Situation of Global Wind Energy Industry 4.3 The Development Trend of Wind Energy Industry4.4 The Relationship Between Wind Energy and Related Industries Chapter5 Wind Energy and Technology5.1 The History of Global Wind Energy Technology5.2 The Restriction Factors of Wind Energy Technology Development5.3 The Development Route of Wind Energy Technology5.4 The Service Platform Constructions of Wind Energy Technology5.5 The Influence of Modern Science Technology on Wind Energy Technology Chapter6 Wind Energy and Policy6.1 Policy-Support Plays a Key Role in Wind Energy Development6.2 The Design and Assessment Criterion of Wind Energy Policy6.3 The Assessment of Typical Wind Energy Support Policy in the World6.4 The Policy-Making & Executing obstacles of Wind Energy 6.5 The Innovation of Wind Energy Policy Chapter7 Wind Energy and Law 7.1 The Establishment of the Legal Status of Wind Energy (To Protect and Regulate the Development of Wind Energy by Means of Law)7.2 To Regulate Legislation of Wind Energy7.3 The Assessment on Typical Legislation of Wind Energy in the World7.4 The International Bridging of Wind Energy Law7.5 The Legal Risk Identification and Prevention for Wind Energy Enterprises Chapter8 Wind Energy and Society8.1 The International Community's Brand Cognitive on Wind Energy8.2 Popular Support Acts As the Initial Impetus for Wind Energy Development8.3 Wind Energy and Public Life 8.4 The Significance of Wind Energy on the Sustainable Social Development Chapter9 Wind Energy and Education9.1 Talents Demand of Wind Energy 9.2 Educational Pattern of Wind Energy9.3 Knowledge Hierarchy of Wind Energy9.4 International Cooperation of Wind Energy Education Chapter10 Wind Energy Education 10.1 The Environmental Constraints on Wind Energy Utilization 10.2 The Impact of Wind Energy on Environment10.3 The Harmonious Development of Wind Energy and Environment AcknowledgementsIndex