The KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building and testing wind turbines and then competing against other teams in their age division (4th-5th, 6th-8th, or 9th-12th). Watch our 3-minute overview video to see what the competition is like. The top two winners in each age division from each regional challenge move…
The KidWind Challenge allows students to explore the power of wind by building and testing wind turbines and then competing against other teams in their age division (4th-5th, 6th-8th, or 9th-12th). The winning teams at the Heartland, IL KidWind Challenge will have the opportunity to attend the World KidWind Challenge.
Sacramento KidWind Regional Competition at Sacramento State – Hosted by SMUD The KidWind Challenge at Sacramento State, proudly hosted by SMUD, is an exciting, hands-on competition that invites middle students from across the region to design, build, and test their own small-scale wind turbines. This event empowers young innovators to delve into engineering, sustainability, and the science of wind energy…
Teams will compete in the wind and/or solar challenge. Please note: Schools are limited to 3 teams in each division (wind and solar). Parking:Â Buses must provide information at least one week prior to secure a parking pass. Individual cars may park in Main or Klune garage. Lunch:Â It is recommended that students pack their own lunch, but the museum does not…
Solar Challenge: Teams will design a structure that incorporates solar power in order to to have load(s) power on with a home/smarthome. For the 2025-2026 PA KidWind Solar Competition, teams will be required to use the national KidWind Solar Rulebook. Do not use PA's Solar previous challenge (pumping water). Penn State University Park, Innovation Hub More Information The design will…
Maryland KidWind will be hosting its 4th Annual Regional KidWind Challenge on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9am to 4pm at the University of Maryland College Park in the College of Education's Benjamin Building. Doors will open at 8am for open tunnel and solar testing.
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities. The public is…
Teams will compete in the wind and/or solar challenge. Please note: School are limited to 3 teams in each division (wind and solar). Parking: Open and free! Lunch: Eat at tables, in café or first floor hallway. Pack a lunch or order from a local restaurant (Moon Dog Pizza, Dominos, etc)
The New Jersey KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore wind energy through a hands-on, STEM competition. This is a hands-on student challenge to design, construct and test a small scale wind turbine.​ In this competition, teams will design and build their turbines before attending a regional KidWind Challenge. At the challenge, teams will test their…
Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind competitions at Colorado State University Energy Institute's Powerhouse campus, crafting their very own wind turbines and flexing their competitive muscles in a lively atmosphere. KidWind Powerhouse is an all-day competition (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). During the challenge, teams evaluate their…
Join students from coastal communities in a challenge to innovate and build renewable energy devices at this annual daylong competition! Â Teams from grades 3rd-12th are invited to create wind, wave and solar devices and test them in our facilities. Â Students will also receive feedback from engineering judges with backgrounds in renewable energy and STEM field as well as a tour…
Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind competitions at Colorado State University's Spur campus, crafting their very own wind turbines and flexing their competitive muscles in a lively atmosphere. KidWind Spur is an all-day competition (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). During the challenge, teams evaluate their turbines' energy…
