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Some people say it was around since the beginning of time. But I say it was probably around since 1900.
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Wind power has been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations that used windmills for grinding grain and pumping water. Modern wind power, in the form of large-scale wind turbines for electricity generation, has been around since the late 19th century.
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What is the derivation of the word windmill?
These devices were first used to harness WIND power to grind grain on a MILL stone.
When was Ode to the West Wind created?
Ode to the West Wind was created in 1819.
Who was the viking god of wind and war?
I know not the Norse God of Wind, but I do know that Odin is the Norse God of War.
What are wind wheels?
Like windmills.
Who was the viking god of wind rain farming and war?
Frey is the God of Wind and rain I believe. Read The Wotanist Bible by Hardy Lloyd. Wotan is the God of War.
How long has wind power been around for?
It has been around since my mom walked the earth with the dinosours
How long has wind power been used for?
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How could you use wind patterns to travel all the way around earth?
wind power has been used to move ships with the help of trade winds and anti- trade wind wind power has been used to move ships with the help of trade winds and anti- trade wind
Why is wind power better than ordinary electricity?
Wind Power is a clean and Renewable energy, because Wind Power is all around us.
How long will wind energy be around?
As long as there is an atmosphere and a sun, we will have wind energy.
Is wind energy an alternative resource?
Sailing boats, kites, washing lines and windmills have been around for a long time!
How long can wind power be stored?
Wind power could be stored directly. An intermediate storage medium should be available.
Is wind power used widely around the world?
no
Do cars run on wind power?
not the usual cars we see around us.. but i think there's been research going on it recently.
How do you conserve wind power?
There's really no need to, as it's a renewable resource. As long as the Earth keeps having weather, there will also be wind for wind power.
How dependable is wind power?
Wind power only produces power over a small range of wind speeds. Below the rated speed no power is produced. Wind is a suitable supplementary power source for grid applications as long as other, more reliable systems are in place.
Does using wind power save energy?
Yes, in the long run it will save energy because wind power is a natural and renewable resource.
