21-05-2013, 04:27 PM
Historical Development and Current Status of Wind Power
ABSTRACT
The aims at providing an overview of the historical development (mechanical and
electrical power generation) of wind power. It will also present the current status of wind
power world-wide (capacity installed) together with a discussion of the main drivers for the
wind power development, e.g. feed-in tariffs, green certificates etc. Furthermore, the
chapter will discuss the current trends in wind turbine technology, e.g. larger turbines, and
projects development, e.g. offshore wind power.