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First Wind Turbine
The first commercial wind turbine was invented by Charles F. Brush. It was about 60 ft. in height and weighed about 4 tons. Used to generate electricity for Brush's farm. -
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Offshore Wind Farms
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First Vertical Wind Turbine
The First Vertical axis wind turbine was invented by George Darrius. This particular model is able to capture winds at all different directions, but the horizontal were more efficient. Ragheb, M. (2011, 8 1). Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. Retrieved 10 7, 2012, from Netfiles: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ -
First Megawatt Wind Turbine
This was a huge advancement for wind power technology. It was so important, because one MW of power could power anywhere between 225 and 350 houses. -
Three Bladed Turbine
Johannes Juul invented the firts three bladed wind turbine that inspired the modern day turbine. The three blades made it easier for the machine to capture the wind. It also costs less money. Umlauft, D. R. (2011, N/A N/A). Why does a wind turbine have three blades? Retrieved 10 5, 2012, from Siemens. -
First Onshore Wind Farm
The first onshore wind farm was created in new Hampshire. These farms have not changed since then. The farms would be used to power Comunnities instead of individual buildings. Center, W. E. (2012, N/A N/A). Wind Energy Center Alumni and the Early Wind industry. Retrieved 10 7, 2012, from UMassAmherst: -
First Offshore Wind Farm
The first offshore wind farm was created in Vindeby, Denmark. This is still the current model for offshore wind farms. The reason why people build these in bodies of water is because it usually has more wind located there. Off.E.R. (2011, N/A N/A). South Baltic OFF.E.R. Retrieved 10 5, 2012, from South Baltic OFF.E.R: http://www.southbaltic-offshore.eu/regions-denmark.html
