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 32 preliminary teams of college and university students who will participate in CWC 2024 during the first half of the 2023–2024 school year.
The CWC has joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s American-Made network of prizes and competitions. Visit our new American-Made page to learn more about the CWC and the American-Made program.
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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
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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
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The 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition called on teams to develop solutions to the siting, development, and outreach challenges associated with offshore wind energy projects
May 19, 2023
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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
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The selected teams will focus on challenges associated with fixed-bottom offshore wind energy projects.
February 8, 2023
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Thirty teams will participate in Phase 1 of the 2023 U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition, which will take place during the first half of the 2022–2023 school year.
July 12, 2022
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DOE convened universities and wind energy experts from around the country in the 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition. Kansas State University rose above 11 other competing teams to claim first place in the annual event.
May 19, 2022
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Twelve competing teams and four learn-along teams of college students from across the United States are gearing up to present their wind energy achievements at the 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition.
April 11, 2022
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Interested in joining the next generation of wind energy industry professionals? Apply today to participate in the 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition! We’re accepting applications through June 20, 2022.
March 30, 2022
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