A windmill is a machine operated by the force of wind acting on vanes or sails to mill grain (gristmills), pump water, generate electricity, or drive other machinery. [1]

Dec 24, 2025 · Windmill, device for tapping the energy of the wind by means of sails mounted on a rotating shaft. The sails are mounted at an angle or are given a slight twist so that the force of wind …

Jun 11, 2022 · Want to experience Switzerland, Denmark, or California but can't travel there yet? Windmill Lausanne may be your next cafe destination in Tagaytay!

Jan 10, 2026 · While meeting with oil industry executives about Venezuela, Trump reaffirms dislike for wind energy, saying "I'm not much of a windmill person."

6 days ago · China’s world-first megawatt-level ‘windmill’ airship rises 6,560 ft, feeds grid The helium-lifted S2000 system uses high-altitude winds and a ducted design with 12 turbines to reach a rated ...

Wind turbines work on a simple principle: instead of using electricity to make wind—like a fan—wind turbines use wind to make electricity. Wind turns the propeller-like blades of a turbine around a rotor, …

Windmills, like waterwheels, were among the original prime movers that replaced animal muscle as a source of power. They were used for centuries in various parts of the world, converting the energy of …