How does a person use the power of the wind?

Since ancient times, people have used the wind to navigate the seas, lakes and rivers using sailing boats and ships. The force of the wind helped them to settle around the world, exchange goods, conduct trade. In the Middle Ages, windmills, which were used for the production of flour, also became widespread. In the 19th century, with the help of the wind, balloons – balloons – moved through the air. Wind is now one of the promising renewable sources of electricity.