Highlighting the capabilities, limitations and benefits of wind power, this book provides a complete introduction to and overview of wind turbine technology and wind farm design and development. It identifies the critical components of a wind turbine, describes the functional capabilities of each component and examines the latest performance parameters and procurement specifications for these components. From cutting-edge design aspects to experimental data, This comprehensive reference examines potential wind turbine installation configurations, along with the structural requirements for the Tower and nacelle.