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The first wind turbine to make electricity was built in Scotland in 1887. One large turbine can now power over a thousand homes.

First appeared1887 (139 yrs ago)

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The first wind turbine to make electricity was built in Scotland in 1887. One large turbine can now power over a thousand homes.

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