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   Wiki is your friend.

   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wind_power
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   Comment by maliciouso1b — @

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   To what extent?
   Wind power has been used for centuries to pump water for purposes of irrigation.
   In Europe you see windmills in the ‘Low’ countries; particularly Nederlands and Belgique. But probably wind power was used in Africa and Asia before introduced to Europe.
   Sailing ships use(d) wind power, as well.

   Not a late 20th or early 21st Century concept.
   References :

   Comment by spiffer1 — @

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   probably medieval holland. they built windmills to drive pumps to drain and maintain water levels; as much of holland has a high water table.
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   Comment by David — @

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