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The first windmills were used for grinding grain and pumping water. In ancient times, windmills were primarily used to grind grain into flour, providing an efficient method for food production. Later on, windmills were also used to pump water from wells and drain marshes.
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Why are windmills used?
windmills are used now for mainly wind energy but in the old times the dutch used them to grind corn and wheat for flour
Why were windmills invented?
To be used to grind grain.
What fuel is used in windmills?
Windmills harness wind power, and were originally used for grinding grain. Today, the wind energy is converted into electricity by turbine generators.
What were the earliest windmills used for?
they were used for capsureing windthey were used for capsureing wind
How do windmills effect the environment?
When they cut down forests to put up the windmills you lose all the oxygen generating from the trees and the windmills that produce wind energy can only be used in that community; also the trucks bring in the parts for the windmills pollutes the environment.
What are windmills used for?
windmills are there to help save energy and renew electricity.
Which country first used windmills?
Iraq, about 6000 years ago
Which country used wind energy first?
The Netherlands has used windmills for hundreds of years to pump water out of their low lying lands.Other countries used windmills to grind corn and wheat into flour.The Romans used windmills to pump water uphill into their aqueducts.netherlands or chinaIraq, about 6000 years agopakistan
What were medieval windmills used for?
They were used for pumping water.MoreAt first they were used for grinding grain into flour. There is a link below.
What energy is used in windmills?
Windmills use wind energy.
Why are windmills used?
windmills are used now for mainly wind energy but in the old times the dutch used them to grind corn and wheat for flour
