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Windmills

Windmills are machines used to convert wind energy into other usable forms. They are commonly used for the pumping of water or milling of grains.

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What percentage of energy in the US is from windmills?

Global leaders in installed wind energy are Germany at 23,300 MW; US at 20,413 MW; Spain at 15,900 MW; China at 9,000 MW; and India at 8,757 MW. If you find the total energy used in the US then you will have your percentage.

How is the wind energy captured by the windmill?

Wind energy is captured by the windmill blades as they spin due to the force of the wind. The blades are shaped to capture the kinetic energy of the wind and convert it into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electricity through a generator located inside the windmill.

How tall are wind mills?

as tall as they need to be. some may be 140 ft tall.

Where were windmills and watermills first developed?

The Greek inventor, Hero of Alexandria, invented a wind machine that powered an organ in the First Century CE.

Windmills for grinding grain and pumping water were in use in Eastern Persia (now Iraq) in the Ninth Century.

Watermills were in use in Ancient Greece in the Third Century BCE.

Where did windmills come from?

the apartment of many people working thinking about what to make and how

Where is the tallest windmill on earth?

I think its in Europe, homie!

I tried looking it up on google, you should try that too:D

What is the purpose of shaft in wind mill?

the purpose of drive shaft is to assist in the generation of electric power in the wind mill

How many windmills are on a windmill farm?

It depends how big the wind farm is

but it usually is from 50 - 350 windmills in a farm

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.

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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.

What were the earliest windmills used for?

they were used for capsureing windthey were used for capsureing wind

How much power do windmills make?

Generation of power through windmill , depends upon the BLADE DIAMETER & wind velocity.

What were windmills used for?

If the mechanical energy is used to drive machinery, such as for grinding grain or pumping water, the device is called a windmill or wind pump.

How many windmills are there in a windmill farm?

There is no specific number. 'A windmill farm' is just a general term relating to a place with multiple energy producing windmills.

Where are windmills located?

there are located every were in California

How much does it cost to fix a windmill?

The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind; the answer is blowin' in the wind.