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Wind Power - The Danish Way

88 pages

Price 75.00 DKK

Wind Power – The Danish Way is the first book that tells the complete story of Paul la Cour’s

wind tunnel research in Askov, the Danish factories that produced 20,000 mills from 1900 to 1920, the use of airplane industry’s aerodynamic results to improve turbine technology around 1920, and the development of modern windmills during and after World War II.

The seven authors of the book’s 10 chapters have a profound knowledge of wind turbine technology and the history behind it, with the book tracing the development of Danish wind power through to 2009. There are 88 pages with more than 150 unique historical photos and illustrations. Written in English to make it accessible to an international audience, the book is a fine gift for anyone interested in wind power. The prefaces are written by Connie Hedegaard and Jan Hyllebjerg.

Poul la Cour - Denmark's Edison

Price 75.00 DKK

The movie Poul la Cour – Denmark´s Edison is an exciting story about la Cour`s work with wind and hydrogen energy more than 100 years ago. The DVD contains Danish, English, and German versions of the 26-minute film, which was produced by Wessing Film.

Also included is a CD-R with historical articles, scanned original documents and descriptions of experiments used for teaching wind energy. The publication has been supported by the EU Cultural Fund, as well as the rural districts of LAG

 

From House Mills to Sea Mills

55 pages
Price 75.00 DKK

The book describes the development of Danish wind turbines from 1862 until today. In 1862, the building of windmills was no longer prohibited by law for certain segments of the population, allowing any danish resident to install one if they chose. In 1891, Poul la Cour built his first electricity-producing wind mill, which was later developed further by Johannes Juhl.

Editing and layout: Benny Christensen

Pictures and copy: Jytte Thorndahl and Benny Christensen.

The book is published jointly by the Poul la Cour Museum, Danmarks Vindkrafthistoriske Samling,

Nordisk Folkecenter and Energimuseet.

The Farm Mills

72 pages

Price 75.00 DKK

The book deals with the period from 862 till after World War II, an important chapter in the windmill history of Denmark. From 1862, the mill trade was no longer protected by law, and the lifting of restrictions on the establishment of new windmills became very significant for agriculture in particular. Now small and big farms alike could have their own windmill. The result was the installation of thousands of windmills, from very small, simple mills known as roof mills, to big factory made machines. The book also describes the development of the technology during this time.

Editing and layout: Benny Christensen

The book is published jointly by the Poul la Cour Museum, Danmarks Vindkrafthistoriske Samling,

Nordisk Folkecenter and Energimuseet.

Chapters of the History of Windpower in Denmark

These have been published as yearly journals.

Price 50.00 DKK for one magazine

Price 30.00 DKK for each magazine if  more than two are bought.

The entire set consists of 12 different yearly magazines and costs 200.00 DKK.

Chapters of the History of Wind Power in Denmark is a collection 12 annual journals covering the technological development and the utilization of wind turbines in Denmark from approximately 1864 to 1970. The publications describe the many inventions that triggered the development of the wind energy sector and the people behind its progress.

Editing and layout: Benny Christensen

The book is edited jointly by the Poul la Cour Museum, Danmarks Vindkrafthistoriske Samling,

Nordisk Folkecenter, and Energimuseet.

 

Poul la Cour

Follower of Grundtvig, inventor, and educator of common people

516 pages

Second hand book in good condition

Doctoral thesis by H.C. Hansen in 1984

Price: 400.00 DKK

The thesis very thoroughly describes Poul la Cour as a person, as well as his inventions and his many contributions to Danish society.  It is the only academic description of Poul la Cour´s life and work.

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