Is wind power new technology?
No. Wind energy has been used for over 4,000 years. 1,400 years ago the Persians used wind to grind grain. By 1800, there were some 500,000 windmills across Europe and China. And, wind energy was an important factor in settling the Great Plains. By 1930 more than 600,000 windmills were pumping water and producing electricity in the U.S., and recent advances in wind technology make it today’s most attractive power choice.
