James Blyth

James Blyth was a Scottish engineer and pioneer in wind power, known for building the world's first known wind turbine used to generate electricity in 1887. He designed a tall windmill equipped with large blades that converted wind energy into electrical power, primarily to light his holiday home in Scotland. Blyth’s innovations demonstrated that wind could be harnessed as a renewable energy source, laying foundational ideas for modern wind turbines. His work helped to advance sustainable energy technology and inspired future developments in wind power generation.