News stories about the Collegiate Wind Competition from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Wind Energy Technologies Office.

September 29, 2021

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A Change in the Wind: Collegiate Wind Competition Will Use a New Team Participation Process for 2023 Event

In March 2022, the Collegiate Wind Competition organizers will implement a new application process and timeline for the 2023 competition. This new process is intended to broaden the reach and impact of the CWC.

June 14, 2021

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DOE Announces Winners of Annual Collegiate Wind Competition

Students from 13 universities represent the next generation of wind and clean energy professionals.

March 26, 2021

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National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium Announces Projects Totaling $8 Million

15 new projects selected to receive a total of $8 million for offshore wind support structure innovation, U.S.-based supply chain development, electrical systems innovation, and solutions for impacts on wildlife and radar.

March 23, 2021

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2021 Collegiate Wind Competition Teams Prepare to Go Virtual

This June, 13 teams of college students from across the United States will showcase their wind energy achievements at the 2021 CWC.

February 18, 2021

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DOE Announces Teams to Compete in the 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition

DOE announces 11 teams selected to compete in the 2022 Collegiate wind competition, where students will design, build, and test a model wind turbine.

January 14, 2021

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CWC Alum’s Industry Connections Open Door to Career in Wind Energy

2020 James Madison University grad Jamie Mears is putting her degree and her Collegiate Wind Competition experience to work at Ørsted Onshore.

December 8, 2020

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Collegiate Wind Competition Veterans Share Tips for Success in the Age of Social Distancing

Many students participating in the 2021 CWC will be meeting with their teammates virtually and building their competition turbines from home.

November 12, 2020

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CWC Alum Pivots Competition Experience to Job in Nuclear Security

Jessica Davis is using the engineering, analysis, and project management experience she developed during the CWC to her new job in nuclear security.

October 23, 2020

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2021 Collegiate Wind Competition to Focus on Outreach and Planning for Adaptability

A new academic year is underway, which means a new class of college students is preparing for the 2021 DOE Collegiate Wind Competition.

September 2, 2020

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Request for Proposals Released for 2022 U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition

Applications for CWC 2022 are being accepted now through December 8, 2020.