Published
Jul 3, 2025 9:33 PM by
Erik Kravets
Wind as power is an old idea.
The ancient Egyptians sailed up and down the Nile with ships and barges. Later, windmills were used to grind grain or pump water to irrigate fields. Today, 18 percent of European electrical demand is satisfied by wind-spun blades powering turbines, each with magnets that dance around coils to create current.
I also have a history with wind power. In 2016, I wondered if offshore wind was here to stay, noting that it...
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