Project Overview
This is your chance to construct solar powered object. Teams that enter this challenge need to construct a solar powered device, think model house, ferris wheel, phone charging tree, machine, car — whatever you want — as long as it is powered by solar! You can check for confirmation that you submitted your project by looking at the View Projects section of the Online Solar Challenge page.
All entries will be evaluated on their thoughtful, creative, and resourceful design, innovation and complexity of the circuitry, your reflections on the construction process, and what you may have learned about solar power.
While the Online Challenges have traditionally been monthly, evaluations will now be quarterly. After the end of each cycle, we will review the projects submitted and select a few of our favorites to feature on the website.
Projects will be grouped for evaluation based on the following time frames:
- Projects submitted by November 1st for Quarter 1
- Projects submitted by February 1st for Quarter 2
- Projects submitted by April 1st for Quarter 3
- Projects submitted by August 1st for Quarter 4
If your project is chosen as a Featured Project, a KidWind staff member will contact you. Those chosen will receive $50 and a KidWind t-shirt for each member. Featured Projects selected from Quarters 1-3 (August 1st through April 1st) will be invited to the World KidWind Challenge in Minneapolis from May 5th-8th.
How Do I Participate?
- Download the detailed rules.
- Fill out and upload the appropriate Solar Profile Form:
- Solar Profile Form – Novice: If you are new to solar device design, use this form to share the details of your design.
- Solar Profile Form – Advanced: For more advanced students, use this form to share the details of your design.
- Fill out and upload your Circuit Drawing Form: Use this form to illustrate the circuitry in your device.
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