Companies That Build Windmills
- Windmills are being used as an alternative energy source in rural areas.Bryan Peterson/Photodisc/Getty Images
While many windmill designs are responsible for converting wind into energy, they have also been used to obtain water from underground and grind wheat into flour. Many companies around the world have started manufacturing wind turbines in order to create alternative energy sources and reduce greenhouse emissions from affecting the ozone layer. - Aermotor Windmill Company has been manufacturing windmills since 1888 and is based out of San Angelo, Texas. The company builds windmills in a 40,000 square foot warehouse facility. With its history and experience in building windmills, the company has been able to combine old-fashion craftsmanship with the latest space age technology. The windmills made by the company have wheel diameters between six to 16 feet and weigh between 200 and 2,380 lbs. All windmills are made in the United States and have a seven-year warranty.
- Lonestar Windmills was founded in 2001 and is a manufacturer of decorative and wooden windmills. The company is located in Waco, Texas, and the windmills range in size from eight to 20 feet. While the customers can purchase fully assembled windmills, they can also purchase a windmill kit to assemble. The kit comes with a windmill head, wood stand, assembly instructions and the necessary hardware and anchors. In addition to making windmills, the company also makes water towers and wagons. The company offers a one-year warranty on all of its products.
- American West Windmill & Solar Company specializes in manufacturing windmills and solar power. The featured windmill at the company is the "702 Model" that was designed in 1933. The windmill comes with several different heads that range from six to 16 feet, and the company offers a five-year warranty. Customers are responsible for assembling the windmills and repair parts can be ordered as needed. The company is based out of Amarillo, Texas.
- Suzlon Wind Energy Corp was established in 1995 and employs more than 650 people in North America. The company specializes in manufacturing wind turbines that produce energy in rural areas. While the company's headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois, the company manufactures wind turbines in Pipestone, Minnesota. The featured windmill made by Suzlon Wind Energy Corp is the S88-2.1 MW and is designed to produce energy at a low cost.
