The U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition challenges interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate students from a variety of programs to offer a unique solution to a complex wind energy project using the three multi-faceted elements highlighted below; providing each student with real-world experience as they prepare to enter the wind industry workforce.
About the 2019 Competition
The Collegiate Wind Competition 2018 was held at American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) WINDPOWER in Chicago, Illinois, in May 2018. Competing teams have been invited to participate in the 2019 event in Boulder, Colorado, in May of 2019. Read the Rules and Requirements for the 2019 competition.
About the 2020 Competition
The Collegiate Wind Competition 2020 will be held at AWEA WINDPOWER in Denver, Colorado, in June 2020. Competing teams are selected through a competitive solicitation, and we are accepting applications now.
Elements of the Competition
Develop and Deliver a Business Plan
Write and present a market research-supported business plan that shapes the design and development of the team's technical product into a marketable wind power system. Learn more.
Build and Test a Wind Turbine
Design, build, and present a unique, wind-driven power system based on market research and test the wind turbine in an on-site wind tunnel. Learn more.
Plan a Wind Project
Design a hypothetical utility wind farm that maximizes energy production and balances environmental and community impacts. Learn more.
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