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Wind mills convert the dynamic energy available in winds to mechanical energy. Historically this energy has been used directly to do work in grinding various food or feed grains or for manufacturing. In the present day it is being used more and more to drive generators for the production of electricity.

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Does flour mill run on wind energy?

A flour mill typically runs on electricity generated from a power source such as fossil fuels, hydroelectricity, or wind energy. In some cases, a flour mill can be powered by wind energy if it is equipped with a wind turbine to generate electricity.


How do you power a light bulb off of wind mill?

A wind turbine is used to convert the kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical power, which can then be used to generate electricity. The electricity generated can be stored in batteries and then used to power a light bulb.


What is the basic principle of wind mill?

The basic principle behind the wind mill is that the wind as an external force changes the static force to a kinetic force(from rest to motion).This kinetic energy rotates the wind mill blades which produces electricity.


How is wind energy obtained and used?

A wind turbine, which is installed on top of a tall tower, collects kinetic energy from the wind and converts it to electricity that is compatible with a home's electrical system.In a normal residential application, a home is served simultaneously by the wind turbine and a local utility. If the wind speeds are below the wind turbine's start up speed there will be no output from the turbine and all of the needed power is purchased from the utility. As wind speeds increase, turbine output increases and the amount of power purchased from the utility is proportionately decreased. When the turbine produces more power than the house needs, the extra electricity is sold to the utility (net metering). All of this is done automatically.


What are some disadvantages about wind mills?

Some disadvantages of windmills include their potential impact on local wildlife, such as birds and bats, the intermittency of wind as a power source, which can require additional energy storage solutions, and the visual impact they may have on the landscape, which can be seen as unsightly to some people.