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To pump water out of low lying areas that would be flooded otherwise.

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Why are windmills used?

windmills are used now for mainly wind energy but in the old times the dutch used them to grind corn and wheat for flour


Why are windmills important?

Windmills are important because they provide electricity. The more the windmills move, the more electricity. If you go to Palm Springs in California, you will find hundreds and hundreds of windmills, because it is a windy place. Hope this helped.


Who invented flying windmills?

The concept of flying windmills, often referred to as airborne wind energy systems, has been developed by various researchers and companies over the years. One notable pioneer in this field is the Dutch company, Ampyx Power, which has been working on airborne wind energy technology since the early 2000s. While there isn't a single inventor of "flying windmills," the technology has evolved through contributions from multiple innovators and organizations focused on harnessing wind energy at higher altitudes.


How do windmills effect the environment?

When they cut down forests to put up the windmills you lose all the oxygen generating from the trees and the windmills that produce wind energy can only be used in that community; also the trucks bring in the parts for the windmills pollutes the environment.


What is a windmill made of?

Large windmills consist of a base, often a building constructed of wood or stone, with a series of blades or sails (the flat or semi-flat pieces), and a gear-box that allow the blades to turn. School projects of small windmills can be made of a can for a base, a thin wooden stick, plastic for the sails, wires. The related link gives more information. As wind hits the blades or sails, they begin to turn (aided by the gear box). This turning energy can be harnessed to create power. As a power-producer, windmills reduce reliance on fossil fuels like coal and thereby create cleaner energy sources. The Dutch have used windmills for centuries. The USA has far fewer windmills, although more individuals have become interested in "wind power", especially over the last 30 years.