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Q: How windmills are able to harness the power of the wind to generate energy?
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Does wind energy create pollution?

no because the wind spinds the windmills which then generate power


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.


How are wind power and hydroelectricity different?

Wind power refers to actually using the wind to create energy (think windmills). Hydro power refers to using currents and dams + turbines to generate energy.


What are windmills for?

To harvest the power of the wind to generate energy.Turn wind into flour.


What do windmills power?

Windmills generate power that can be used for anything. The city of Calgary Alberta Canada built windmills in southern Alberta to power it's light rail system. The wind generators are not connected to the actual rail system, but the power they put into the grid is credited to the city of Calgary and the windmills generate more power than the system uses , so the city gets paid for the extra


Who can cars run on windmills?

When cars are stronger the mini windmills can generate some power when still and alot when moving. Hope this helps!


What powers windmills?

Windmills generate power that can be used for anything. The city of Calgary Alberta Canada built windmills in southern Alberta to power it's light rail system. The wind generators are not connected to the actual rail system, but the power they put into the grid is credited to the city of Calgary and the windmills generate more power than the system uses , so the city gets paid for the extra


What is an energy source for windmills?

Wind Power!


How wind is collected and used to generated power?

The wind is collected in gigantic windmills which turn and spin to generate power.


Should nuclear energy be used to generate power?

It can be used to generate power but it is very dangerous yet little nuclear energy can generate ALOT of power.


How does windmills get energy?

To generate power windmills:Are positioned so that winds push against the turbine bladesThe turbine blades rotateThe axle of the blades powers a generatorThe generator generates electrical power which is sent to a transportation network


Can water be used to create energy?

Sure. You can harness the power of falling water to drive turbines and generate electricity. You can't, however, get power from cold fusion or burn water in your gas tank.