Virtual: Opening Session, June 2, 2021, 10:30 ET
Virtual: Student Presentations, June 2–4, and June 7–10, 2021
Virtual: National Renewable Energy Lab Flatirons Campus Tour, Industry Networking, Poster Session, and Awards Ceremony, June 11, 2021
Tune in to the 2021 virtual U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition as multidisciplinary university teams present the culmination of their work in wind energy over the past year. These students were challenged to design and test a model wind turbine, plan and financially analyze a wind plant, and create connections with the wind industry and their local communities.
Kelly Speakes-Backman, DOE’s Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, will kick off the student presentations on Wednesday, June 2. The closing event on Friday, June 11 will include an address from Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, an opportunity for viewers to connect with the 2021 competitors at the virtual industry networking event, and an awards ceremony with DOE’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Power, Alejandro Moreno.
Week 1
Wednesday, June 2
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Time (EDT) |
Event |
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10:30 a.m. |
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11 a.m. |
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11:15 a.m. |
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11:35 a.m. |
Johns Hopkins University: Remote Turbine Testing |
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11:50 a.m. |
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1 p.m. |
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1:15 p.m. |
Washington State University Everett: Project Development Contest |
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1:35 p.m. |
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1:50 p.m. |
Washington State University Everett: Connection Creation Contest |
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2:25 p.m. |
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2:40 p.m. |
California State University Maritime Academy: Project Development Contest |
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3:00 p.m. |
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3:15 p.m. |
California State University Maritime Academy: Connection Creation Contest |
Thursday, June 3
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Time (EDT) |
Event |
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11 a.m. |
The Pennsylvania State University: Turbine Prototype Contest |
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11:15 a.m. |
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11:50 a.m. |
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Noon |
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1 p.m. |
University of Wisconsin – Madison: Turbine Prototype Contest |
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1:15 p.m. |
California Polytechnic State University: Project Development Contest |
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1:35 p.m. |
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1:50 p.m. |
California Polytechnic State University: Connection Creation Contest |
Friday, June 4
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Time (EDT) |
Event |
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11 a.m. |
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11:15 a.m. |
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11:35 a.m. |
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11:50 a.m. |
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1:15 p.m. |
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1:50 p.m. |
Week 2
Monday, June 7
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Time (EDT) |
Event |
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10 a.m. |
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10:15 a.m. |
The Pennsylvania State University: Project Development Contest |
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10:35 a.m. |
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10:50 a.m. |
The Pennsylvania State University: Connection Creation Contest |
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Noon |
California State University Maritime Academy: Turbine Prototype Contest |
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12:15 p.m. |
University of Wisconsin – Madison: Project Development Contest |
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12:35 p.m. |
California State University Maritime Academy: Remote Turbine Testing |
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12:50 p.m. |
University of Wisconsin – Madison: Connection Creation Contest |
Tuesday, June 8
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Time (EDT) |
Event |
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10 a.m. |
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10:15 a.m. |
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10:35 a.m. |
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10:50 a.m. |
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Noon |
Washington State University Everett: Turbine Prototype Contest |
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12:15 p.m. |
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12:35 p.m. |
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12:50 p.m. |
Thursday, June 10
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Time (EDT) |
Event |
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10 a.m. |
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10:15 a.m. |
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10:35 a.m. |
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10:50 a.m. |
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Noon |
California Polytechnic State University: Turbine Prototype Contest |
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12:35 p.m. |
California Polytechnic State University: Remote Turbine Testing |
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12:50 p.m. |
Friday, June 11
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Time (EDT) |
Event |
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12:15 p.m. |
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1 p.m. |
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2 p.m. |
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3 p.m. |