Windmill Evolution, Types, Working of Windmill and FAQs BYJU'S
There are two types of windmills based on their axis of rotation, and they are: Vertical axis windmills. Horizontal axis windmills. There four types of horizontal axis windmills: Post mill. Smock mill. Tower mill. Fan mill. Vertical axis windmill: In these types of windmills, the main rotor shaft is placed transverse to the wind.