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]

Seamann & Son Windmill & Well Service is located in southeast Nebraska. We have been servicing farm and vintage windmills and wells of the Heartland since 1984.

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 …

Modern wind power machines are used to create electricity. These are called wind turbines by engineers or wind mills by the average person. Before modern times, windmills were most commonly used to …

Wind power density (WPD) is a quantitative measure of wind energy available at any location. It is the mean power available per swept area of a turbine, and is calculated for different heights above …

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."

Windmills represent one of the key pieces of technology that enabled our ancestors to transform the power of the wind into a physical force that can be used for countless things, from most traditional …

The SMV Windmill is a beautiful and functional addition to any garden, yard or landscape. Featuring bearings for a quiet spin, fan indicates both speed and direction. Powder-coated for a weather …

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, …

It draws its name from the locale, Windmill Crossing, where the Pawnee Indians forded the Platte River during their annual buffalo hunts. The old-time windmills that add so much to the character of the …