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Hero of Alexandria makes the first wind powered device
The exact date of the wind powered organ's creation is unknown, however, it was the first wind powered device in recorded history, using a small windmill to power and play an organ. -
Jan 1, 700
Panemone Windmills created in Persia
The Panemone windmill was the first practical windmill created in recorded history and used many fabric sails to grind grains and transport water. -
May 19, 1195
First Medeval Windmill
In the Middle Ages, the first sunk post mill was created. This featured 4 sails in a propeller configuration. These sails were capable of being turned in the wind to catch a breeze. -
Windmills used to collect seawater
On Greek islands, windmills were often used to gather water for salt and grind flour. -
First electricity producing Windmill.
Invented by Professor James Blyth in 1887, this cloth sailed windmill was installed in his garden in Scotland to charge accumulators, even producing a surplus of energy, which the people of his town was the work of the Devil. -
First Megawatt producing wind turbine
This was the first windmill to be able to produce a maximum of 1 MW, with an energy range of 400KW to 1MW, 3 blades and 54 metres of height. -
First Floating wind turbine created
Hywind, the first wind turbine to float in water was launched in 2009, providing a source of energy without having to create large towers, -
First Wind Turbine Created
In 1888, Charles F. Brush created the first wind turbine at his house to power the lighting and various motors and scientific equipment. This had 144 blades and was very slow despite its size compared to today's standards.
