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4. Wind turbines
For information on the different architectures of wind-powered generators, see
In this article, the term "aerogenerator" is the only one used, in accordance with standard NF E 50-001 which defines: "Aerogenerator, machine which transforms the kinetic energy of the air into electric current".
This section examines the common features of the most popular wind turbines marketed in 2015. Indeed, it appears that the adaptation of wind turbines to all external constraints leads to a certain uniformity...
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Bibliography
La bibliographie récente relative à l'électricité éolienne est à la fois pauvre et surabondante. Pauvre, parce que la technologie, le marché et le futur de l'électricité éolienne évoluent tellement rapidement que le temps nécessaire à la rédaction d'un ouvrage le rend caduc avant sa parution. Surabondante, parce que le nombre des articles de toutes sortes décrivant un des éléments de l'énorme...Websites
1. Official websites
1.1. France
The development of wind power in France is organized by the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and the Sea, in conjunction with the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry.
Among the organizations most involved in this development are :
ADEME, the French Environment and Energy Management Agency...
Standards and norms
International standards
The standards to which wind turbines must conform are drawn up and constantly updated by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). http://www.iec.ch/
All standards relating to wind turbines are classified under IEC 61400. http://www.iec.ch/
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