chapter 1 Chronological History of Wind Turbine Technology -- chapter 2 Design Aspects and Performance Requirements -- chapter 3 Design Aspects and Performance Capabilities of Wind Turbine Rotors -- chapter 4 Wind Turbine Blade Design Requirements -- chapter 5 Sensors and Control Devices Required for Dynamic Stability and Improved Performance under Variable Wind Environments -- chapter 6 Stand-Alone Wind Turbine Systems -- chapter 7 Wind Energy Conversion Techniques in Built Environments -- chapter 8 Environmental Issues and Economic Factors Affecting Wind Turbine Installation.