The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) helps college students prepare for jobs in the wind and renewable energy workforce through real-world experiences with wind energy technology, project development, finance, communications, and outreach.
By participating in the competition, schools and students connect with wind energy experts and industry contacts, enhancing schools' curriculum offerings and strengthening students' professional networks.
DOE has announced the 12 teams of college and university students who won Phase 2 of the 2025 CWC.
The CWC is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's American-Made Network of prizes and competitions. Visit our American-Made page to learn more about the CWC and the American-Made program.
Twelve teams representing colleges and universities across the United States have won Phase 2 of the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition. Graphic by Katie Carney, NREL
Stay informed about competition updates, news, and events.
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The 12 finalist teams will compete throughout the spring and present their work during the American Power Association's CLEANPOWER 2025 Conference and Exhibition.January 17, 2025 -
During the first half of the 2024–2025 school year, 35 teams will participate in the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition to design floating offshore wind energy technology.September 11, 2024 -
California State University Maritime Academy claimed first place out of 12 student teams in the 11th annual Collegiate Wind Competition final event in Minneapolis in May 2024.May 9, 2024 -
The U.S. Department of Energy has begun accepting applications for the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition.March 21, 2024 -
Twelve teams selected to advance to Phase 3 of the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition.January 31, 2024 -
Meet Collegiate Wind Competition alum Annika Torp, whose team won second place in 2021 and now works as a wind turbine blade aerodynamics engineer at Siemens Gamesa.October 23, 2023 -
During the first half of the 2023–2024 school year, 32 teams will participate in the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition to design fixed-bottom offshore wind energy technology.July 20, 2023 -
The 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition called on teams to develop solutions to the siting, development, and outreach challenges associated with offshore wind energy projectsMay 19, 2023 -
Want to prepare for a career in wind and renewable energy while still in college? Apply today to participate in the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition! We’re accepting applications through June 15, 2023.May 2, 2023 -
The selected teams will focus on challenges associated with fixed-bottom offshore wind energy projects.February 8, 2023
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