This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.This important book presents a selection of new research on wind turbine technology, including aerodynamics, generators and gear systems, towers and foundations, control systems, and environmental issues. This informative book: - Introduces the principles of wind turbine design - Presents methods for analysis of wind turbine performance - Discusses approaches for wind turbine improvement and optimization - Covers fault detection in wind turbines - Describes mediating the adverse effects of wind turbine use and installation