The Evolution of Wind Power: From Traditional Windmills to .
WEBWith the growth of electricity, wind power started to become more popular in the early 20th century. Invented by Danish engineer Poul la Cour, the modern wind turbine first appeared in 1890 and was redesigned throughout the 20th century. By the 1910s, wind turbines had become common on farms in the United States, Denmark, and the Netherlands.