The wind turbine

Difficulty: easy  |  Parts: 22  |  Assembly: 3 x 1 hour  |  Dimensions (H x W x D): 35 x 16 x 18 cm  |  Theme: Renewable energies

Invented in 1854 by American engineer Daniel Halladay, this wind turbine was designed to pump water from underground sources. This water supplied steam locomotive reservoirs, fire-fighting equipment, and livestock watering troughs.

Using natural and renewable energy, this type of wind turbine quickly became a symbol of rural landscapes in the United States, as well as in Canada, Argentina, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Discover this model and recreate an iconic piece of renewable energy history at home.
Our suggestion: attach the wind turbine to a heavy enough base so it can spin without blowing away.