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Online Wind Turbine Challenge

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Project Overview

Using your knowledge of how wind energy works, your team needs to build a small turbine to produce as much power as possible! Think about the best construction techniques and the most innovative design to make it operate. Entries will be evaluated based on performance as well as creativity, quality, and demonstrated knowledge. You can check for confirmation that you submitted your project by looking at the View Projects section of the Online Wind Challenge page.

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.

Submissions will be judged by the KidWind team and winners will be selected on a quarterly basis. Winners receive prizes and are invited to participate in the World KidWind Challenge, a large and prestigious in-person event, hosted at a conference center in a different state every year. 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 team is chosen as a winner, a KidWind staff member will contact the coach. Winners selected from Quarters 1-3 (August 1st through April 1st) will be invited to a World KidWind Challenge in spring 2026.

How Do I Participate?

  1. Get some gear: If you need some gear to start building your turbine we would start here.
  2. Download the detailed rules.
  3. Submit your project: Fill out the fields on the online submission form. Make sure to take pictures of your project and process!  We will ask you to submit a photo of your entire turbine taken straight on, featuring the blades and hub. Any other photos of blades close up, different angles, etc. can be added as well when you submit your project.

Resources

  • Anemometers: One of the most important variables we use to calculate your efficiency and performance is wind speed. While we have created the Wind Speed Cheat Sheet, as you can imagine this is pretty inaccurate! To make improve the data we get consider getting an inexpensive anemometer. This will greatly improve the data you provide!
  • Wind speed cheat sheet: Not sure what the wind speed of your fan is? Use this cheat sheet to find out the speeds of common household box fans.
  • Performance Calculator: Use this handy tool to test your device’s performance before you submit to the Online Challenge! The electrical output capability will be the most helpful for the Wind Turbine Design Challenge.

Submit Your Project

Project Submissions
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Phoebe Hahm

WCASD (G.A. Stetson Middle) · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1017.36
Resistor Value (ohms)
193
Voltage
5.22

Project Overview

My project is a 6-bladed wind turbine made out of cardboard, hot glue, and dowels. I worked to build it in my school's design and energy class, and it took me a few sessions of 40 and 30 minutes to construct. It produces 5.22 volts, meaning that it can power LED lights and USB chargers.

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Lil’ frogs

Stetson Middle School · Joseph Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
12
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage
2.92

Project Overview

Our turbine has six blades with two different designs. Each blade is rounded with a flatter bottom. The smaller blades have a pointed end while the larger blades have a huge rounded end.

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Turbine Twins

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage
-2.00

Project Overview

The project is made out of 3 curved carboard blades. We attached a wooden stick to the ends of the blades to stick it into the circular disk that acted as a foundation when we tested the blades.

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Voltz

Stetson Middle School · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
9
Resistor Value (ohms)
270
Voltage
4.6

Project Overview

Our Wind turbines have 6 blades. They resemble the shape of a knife. They have a slight angle and are made out of cardboard.

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Team P1ck1e

G.A Stetson middle school · Joseph Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
271
Voltage
3.75

Project Overview

We decided to go with a hook design so it would catch more air and push the blades faster. It also looks fancy.

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Goofy Goobers

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage
2.20

Project Overview

We created a windmill. We made 4 blades out of carboard. And we created it.

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The Glorious Guys

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
576
Resistor Value (ohms)
1808.64
Voltage
1.01

Project Overview

It has three turbines. Made with cardboard, glue, and sticks

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Windy Willies

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
52.595
Resistor Value (ohms)
200
Voltage
4.5

Project Overview

Our turbine uses 6 blades. Our project is unique because on one side the blade is straight, and on th eother it's curved. Our gets 4.5 volts of energy

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Windy Willies

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
52.595
Resistor Value (ohms)
200
Voltage
4.5

Project Overview

Our turbine uses 6 blades. Our project is unique because on one side the blade is straight, and on th eother it's curved. Our gets 4.5 volts of energy

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Liv and Maddie

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage

Project Overview

This is a wind turbine with 6 blades. It is designed for wind turbine power. We used 6 blades for more speed to produce more wind.

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windy windmill

Stetson · Mr.Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
213.4
Voltage
1.70

Project Overview

Our wind turbine has four blades. The blades are relatively short. The blades are straight at the top, then they round at the bottom.

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Speedy

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
5970
Resistor Value (ohms)
154
Voltage
0.72

Project Overview

This project was made in Sustainable design and Energy. We made this with cardboard, glue, and a fan. We have worked on this project for 4 days.

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SAL 4 The Wind

Terrace Community Middle School · Mrs. Holder
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2766
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.66

Project Overview

The wind turbine project helps to understand how wind turbines work and their mechanics. It explains the factors that affect the speed of the wind blades. It also explains how wind turbines generate energy

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Team Blade

Terrace Community Middle School · Mrs. Holder
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1771.0206
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
1.151666667

Project Overview

The project was to show our understanding of wind energy and wind turbines. We had to make blades for wind turbines, and we had to make them using our knowledge of wind. So far, we have one of the highest voltages in our class with a voltage of 1.75v.

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Currents

Terrace Community Middle School · Ms. Holder
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2400
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.775

Project Overview

This project is about experimenting with blades design to build a wind turbine that generates the most energy. We tested two different blades with different designs, pitch, and materials. We then recorded the blade design that was used, the number of blades used, the blade pitch, the radius, the area of the rotor swept, the resistor, the wind speed, the voltage, and the power.

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Wind chargers

Terrace Community Middle School · Mrs.Holder
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.87875

Project Overview

Project Description: We created a wind turbine to see which design will help the world to produce the most energy. We used different materials to see which one was the best to use, as well as different pitches. Each table conducted their own experiments to collect their data.

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Ms. Holder

Terrace Community Middle School · Ms. Holder
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2400
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.775

Project Overview

This project is about experimenting with blades design to build a wind turbine that generates the most energy. We tested two different blades with different designs, pitch, and materials. We then recorded the blade design that was used, the number of blades used, the blade pitch, the radius, the area of the rotor swept, the resistor, the wind speed, the voltage, and the power.

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Team Falcon

Terrace Community Middle School · Tanya
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1809.504
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.555

Project Overview

We did the project something like this, we had to do was create two blade designs and states the material of the blade. Then we test our blade design and note down Number of blades, Blade pitch, Radius, Rotor swept area, Resistor, Wind speed, voltage and power. Finally, We type the data in a word document and finish the project in kid wind.

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4 Wind Tornadoes

Terrace Community Middle School · Mrs.Holder
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
3483
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
1.28

Project Overview

The purpose of this project was to figure out which design can build a wind turbine that generates the most energy based on pitch, material, and shape. The best pitch was 30 degrees. The best material was cardboard, and the best shape was curved.

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The Songbird Sirens

Northwestern Senior High · Michelle Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1017
Resistor Value (ohms)
2
Voltage
1.93

Project Overview

This windmill had a rectangular base made from PVC pipes. This base provided support for the windmill tower, motor, and blades. The blades were made from cardboard taped to wooden dowels, the windmill tower was made from PVC pipe, and the motor was made from a router and plastic.

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Cutter Blades

Bath High School · Daniel Grime
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
31
Voltage
0.077

Project Overview

The windmill blades are made out of cardboard, hot glue, and wood sticks. The base is plastic with wires that connect to a battery. Also there is a circular device that holds the blades.

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The Green Machine

Palm View Elementary · Juan Gomez
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4033
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
9.6

Project Overview

In this project, the green machine, I built and tested blades, gears and a more stable base. I explored a 12 blade cardboard design and added another gear to the gearbox. The base was made more stable by adding screws that connected to the tower supports.

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The Twisty Tonatoes

Logan USD326 · Lynette Ehm
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2640
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
13.09

Project Overview

PVC was used to create the turbine and to hold everything together. 3 blades in the shape of goldfish were made. The optimal pitch was found to be 70 degree angle.

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Juniors

Logan USD326 · Lynette Ehm
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4534.16
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
21

Project Overview

My classmates and I worked with different materials. We also worked with different types of gears. We tried 2 gears, 4 gears and then finally 3 gears.

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Wind Patrol

Logan USD326 · Lynette Ehm
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
6358.5
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
3.06

Project Overview

We started with small blades then moved to bigger and thicker blades. The group modified the blades to go faster. We tried to use double gears but it was slowed down. The blades used measured a solid 6 Joules.

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Divas

Logan USD326 · Lynette Ehm
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2922.47
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
15.06

Project Overview

Our group started out using a bunch of tiny blades which failed. Then we switched to a fish shaped blades which worked out ok. We experimented with different pitches and decided on a pitch of 10 degrees.

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Sonic Wind

Logan USD326 · Lynette Ehm
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4299
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
15.84

Project Overview

The 6 blades look like bird wings. The optimal pitch was 5 degrees. We used a PVC stand with 4 gears: a 32:8 and 64:8.

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Christopher & Bridget

CMIT South MS/HS · Roorda & Jackson
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
415.46
Resistor Value (ohms)
28
Voltage
2.5

Project Overview

Our wind turbine was composed of the kidwind vernier set, 3d printed blades, gears reused from our school, and wooden dowels. Decorated using acrylic paint, modge podge, and vines. Our main design was based off the offshore turbines that were being proposed in Maryland incorporating designs surrounding nature and water.

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Christopher & Bridget

CMIT South MS/HS · Roorda & Jackson
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
415.46
Resistor Value (ohms)
28
Voltage
2.5

Project Overview

Our wind turbine was composed of the kidwind vernier set, 3d printed blades, gears reused from our school, and wooden dowels. Decorated using acrylic paint, modge podge, and vines. Our main design was based off the offshore turbines that were being proposed in Maryland incorporating designs surrounding nature and water.

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wolf pack

Colorado City Middle School · Coach Sowa
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4587
Resistor Value (ohms)
4.2
Voltage
10.5

Project Overview

The project is meant to represent our school. The project is meant to represent our school mascot. The project is meant to symbolize the meaning of our school.

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SV Wind Power

Haine Elementary School · Jeremiah Friday
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2826
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
4.674

Project Overview

Our blade type is a rectangle with a slant on the side of the blade with a flat top. We started with three blades, but then we changed to four blades because it created more energy. Our gear ratio is a big 64-tooth gear with a small 8-tooth gear, because we realized this ratio created more energy than our other ratio (32-thooth and 16-tooth). We used corrugated cardboard for the blades and hot glue and tape to attach the dowels to the blades.

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Energetic Wolves

Colorado City Middle School · Coach Sowa
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4685
Resistor Value (ohms)
36
Voltage
50

Project Overview

As a team we came together and decided to fabricate our wind turbine from scratch. We used an aluminum base as well as steal conduit for a tower then we used PVC thin walled sewer pipe for our blades.

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Lil’ Jimbob

Winslow Junior High School · Jessica Bisson
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.3
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
38,465
Resistor Value (ohms)
68
Voltage
0.67

Project Overview

We assembled the base. Then we grabbed a pipe and plugged it into the base. After that we took the shaft holder and screwed it in place. We put the shaft into the holder and put on the gears. We then took wood and made propellers and tested them.

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The Howlin’ Winds

Colorado ISD · Coach Sowa
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
4.1
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4793
Resistor Value (ohms)
41
Voltage
61

Project Overview

Our turbine has gone to competition at TSTC and Texas Tech and placed 2nd at both. Our base was cut in house by our CNC machine from aluminum sheet metal and our tower was recycled from a steel conduit. Our blades were cut and heat molded from a PVC pipe.

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Sea Breeze

Oakley High School · Mrs. Berkgren
Key Metrics

Project Overview

Our turbine consists of blades made of chemical totes, a base built out of wood, and our 32:1 gear ratio is made with KidWind gears. We ran into problems with spacers creating too much friction, so we used metal washers to eliminate the friction.

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What’s Optimal?

Makersmiths, Inc. · Diane Painter
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage

Project Overview

This was a 3D printed wind turbine project to determine the most optimal blade shape for KidWind Wind Turbine projects. Three sets of blade shapes were made: triangular, rectangular, and cambered. The cambered blades produced the most Joules.

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Windimacaboyíduc

Highland Park Middle School · Lynn Shellenberger
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
100
Voltage
3.81

Project Overview

We use a gear box and our blades are made of a lightweight foam. We chose a shape to model an airplane wing to assist with lift. We weighted our blades to ensure all our blades are the same weight.

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WindStorm

Smithfield High School · BreeAnna Frye
Key Metrics

Project Overview

We are ninth grade HS wind team looking to improve on out middle school KidWind turbine design. Our upgrades to our turbine include: sturdy table base, perfectly centered hub and using 3D printed airfoils instead of flat blades at 2024 VA State competition. After trial and error, we were able to find the perfect gear ratio 72:1.

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Sea Breeze

Oakley High School · Mrs. Berkgren
Key Metrics

Project Overview

We created a turbine with a wood base. The blades are 22 inches long and made from used chemical totes that we found on a family farm, they are attached to a nose cone that one of our teammates 3D-printed. We used KidWind gears and have a 32:1 gear ratio. We struggled with spacers on the gearbox but were able to fix them with metal washers.

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Windimacaboyìduc

Highland Park Middle School · Marva Lynn Shellenberger
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
100
Voltage
3.81

Project Overview

We created blades that were shaped similar to an airplane wing with a few adjustments. We chose a lightweight foam material and we use a gearbox for maximum efficiency. We created a slide presentation of documentation of all of our work.

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Storm Raiders

Colorado ISD · Coach Sowa
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
4.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4398
Resistor Value (ohms)
43
Voltage
5.67

Project Overview

This project is a KidWind Wind Turbine designed to generate electricity from wind energy. It features a small, efficient turbine that captures wind and turns it into power. The goal is to demonstrate how wind energy can be used in everyday life to create clean, renewable energy.

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Storm Raiders

Colorado ISD · Coach Sowa
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4872
Resistor Value (ohms)
43
Voltage
4.67

Project Overview

This project involves building a KidWind wind turbine to harness wind energy and convert it into electricity. The turbine will be tested to see how well it generates power from wind. It helps demonstrate how renewable energy works in real life!

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Whimsical Jimmy

Winslow Junior High School · Jessica Bisson
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4300.71
Resistor Value (ohms)
54
Voltage
0.2

Project Overview

In the beginning we had many different problems like our fan blades being too weak,lack of wind speed, etc. After we figured out the problem with our fan plans we changed them to a strong wood material, instead of the cardboard fan blades we used before, which made the power stronger, and the fan started working better. We went from being last in every category in our class to being first in most of them after we switched our fan blades, the fan blades were our
only problem as everything else was built great

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Whimsical Jimmy

Winslow Junior High School · Jessica Bisson
Key Metrics

Project Overview

In the beginning we had many different problems like our fan blades being too weak,lack of wind speed, etc. After we figured out the problem with our fan plans we changed them to a strong wood material, instead of the cardboard fan blades we used before, which made the power stronger, and the fan started working better. We went from being last in every category in our class to being first in most of them after we switched our fan blades, the fan blades were our
only problem as everything else was built great

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Cordova

Cordova Jr./Sr. High School · Krysta Williams
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Project Overview

Accomplished in four days with no prior experience and knowledge with wind turbines.
We learned how the shape and the degree of the blade can affect how strong the voltage can get.

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Lil’ Jimbob

Winslow Junior High School · Jessica Bisson
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.3
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
38465
Resistor Value (ohms)
68
Voltage
0.67

Project Overview

We assembled the base. Then we grabbed a pipe and plugged it into the base. After that we took the shaft holder and screwed it in place. We put the shaft into the holder and put on the gears. We then took wood and made propellers and tested them.

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Wind Wolves

Winslow Junior High School · Jessica Bisson
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.3
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
3739.17
Resistor Value (ohms)
73
Voltage
0.67

Project Overview

After setting up the stand, we decided to use wood for the blades because its more sturdy than paper, but lighter than cardboard. We made sure the blades were close to the turbine. We also tested out other methods of making more energy.

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CCN

Glandorf Elementary · Chris Brown
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1256
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.234

Project Overview

Our project was small, not very heavy blades that could move quickly when they catch wind to generate more energy. They look as if they slice through the air, but catch the air and take it along with the blade in the circular motion. We chose three blades after testing that they move quicker and generate more energy than six blades.

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The Transformers

Glandorf Elementary · Chris Brown
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
1.6
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2042
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.276

Project Overview

Our turbine is set at a 5° pitch. There is three blades, each 20 cm long 4.5 cm wide. Each blade is about 0.24 oz (6.7 grams)

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The People

Glandorf Elementary · Chris Brown
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1382
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.527

Project Overview

The blades are 9 inches long. 3 blades on windmill. Cardboard glued with hot glue, two layers of cardboard.

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Stormbreakers

Glandorf Elementary · Chris Brown
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
129.7
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.472

Project Overview

We made a wind turbin. We built this because we wanted to see if it would produce energy. We made our wind turbin out of cardboard.

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The Winders

Glandorf Elementary · Chris Brown
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
907.92
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
0.512

Project Overview

It has 6 blades. The blades are kind of short and skinny. It is made out of cardboard and hot glue.

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Pink Ponies

Glandorf Elementary · Chris Brown
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2827.43
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
-4.594

Project Overview

It is made of cardboard. The wings are each about 26 cm long.The blades are angled at 20 degrees.

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Zepher Crusaders

Roanoke Rapids Early College High School · Jenny Shives
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4536.46
Resistor Value (ohms)
2
Voltage
30

Project Overview

This turbine made by the Zepher Crusaders has a 1:16 gear ratio and produces 20-30 volts at low wind speeds. The blades are 3D printed airfoils with shrink-wrap over them to make the shape. The base is made from PVC pipe and a board that was found on the curb.

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Zepher Crusaders

Roanoke Rapids Early College High School · Jenny Shives
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
0.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
4536.46
Resistor Value (ohms)
2
Voltage
30

Project Overview

This turbine made by the Zepher Crusaders has a 1:16 gear ratio and produces 20-30 volts at low wind speeds. The blades are 3D printed airfoils with shrink-wrap over them to make the shape. The base is made from PVC pipe and a board that was found on the curb.

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Roses

northwestern high school · Mrs.Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
0.30
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
100
Resistor Value (ohms)
3
Voltage
40

Project Overview

3 to 4 blade windmill built myself. I built this myself using tape hot glue. The cardboard needed hot glue

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Royal

Northwestern high school · Mrs.Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
0.80
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1000
Resistor Value (ohms)
2
Voltage
13

Project Overview

3 to 4 blade windmill. I did the regular design for it. Everything is good

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Royalty

Nhs · Mrs.ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
0.90
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1000
Resistor Value (ohms)
2.0
Voltage
1.0

Project Overview

3 to 4 blade windmill I built myself

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3 Rats In A Trenchcoat

Northwestern Senior High School · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
5.4
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
682.76
Resistor Value (ohms)
2
Voltage
1.95

Project Overview

Ratpile has 3 blades that are shaped like the wings of an airplane. The central pole is supported by 2 ropes of tape. The base is wide so it can push against the wind.

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DobzWind

Northwestern High School · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1963
Resistor Value (ohms)
1880
Voltage
1.17

Project Overview

The wind turbine we created is made from PVC pipes card board, tape, hot glue, and dial rods. We tried different types of blades like A very light type of wood, card board and now thin sheets of card board. We have also tried three different bases but now we finally found the one.

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Turbulent Wildcats

Northwestern Senior High School · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics

Project Overview

The KidWind project allowed us to find a way to produce renewable energy in a simulated environment. We were tasked with creating a wind turbine that would put out as much electricity as we could get it to. We used different prototypes and blade angles to reach the maximum amount of energy output.

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4 musketeers

northwestern High school · mrs.ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
5.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1017.36
Resistor Value (ohms)
2
Voltage
1.6

Project Overview

The project is a shorter six-winged gold and black demon. This particular individual was faster than a track hawk. Some say you can hear the hemmy winding up when it goes.

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Three Rats in a Trenchcoat

Northwestern High School · Mrs Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
682.76
Resistor Value (ohms)
2
Voltage
1.95

Project Overview

Our blades have the shape of an airplane's wing to be able to cut through the air. Ropes of tape support the central pole.

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Three Rats in a Trenchcoat

Northwestern High School · Mrs Ruland
Key Metrics

Project Overview

Our blades have the shape of an airplane’s wing to be able to cut through the air. Ropes of tape support the central pole.

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3 rats in a trenchcoat

Northwestern Senior High · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
5.4
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
682.76
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage

Project Overview

Our windmill has 3 blades made out of balsa wood. The blades have an aerofoil shape, and the central pole is braced with tape. The base is wide to be able to push against the wind

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Wind Warriors

WCASD · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
803.84
Resistor Value (ohms)
243.5
Voltage
7.91

Project Overview

We are a middle school tech class exploring energy

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Jogan

Northwestern High School · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
6.6
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
176.71
Resistor Value (ohms)
2
Voltage
2.09

Project Overview

Team Jogan was tasked with building a windmill. After countless designs, materials, and attempts, we had found a good design. We spent each class period working to find the best solution..

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Soaring Storks

Northwestern Senior High School · Michelle Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
4.0
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1297
Resistor Value (ohms)
1
Voltage
0.67

Project Overview

Our project is very sturdy and has a simple design. It has 6 blades and different sizes and shapes. It was an easy and good project for our first time at this.

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Its Windy Out There

Northwestern Senior High School · Mrs.Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.8
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
3194.51
Resistor Value (ohms)
40.5
Voltage
0.95

Project Overview

This project created a great way to learn about the wind power energy. As partners, we had a lot of fun trying to figure out new ways to make energy faster and more efficient. Overall, we think this project was a fun learning experience.

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The Golden Ratio

Northwestern Highschool · Mrs.Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
4.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1134.08
Resistor Value (ohms)
470
Voltage
0.90

Project Overview

Plywood taped to cardboard that is taped to a peg, then placed into the motor of the turbine.

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The Wind Catchers

Northwestern High School · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
330.06
Resistor Value (ohms)
2.7
Voltage
0.54

Project Overview

It's very time consuming. Some of the parts are very fragile. Its also on the taller side, reaching up to 3 1/2 ft tall!

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The Wind Catchers

Northwestern High School · Mrs. Ruland
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Project Overview

It’s very time consuming. Some of the parts are very fragile. Its also on the taller side, reaching up to 3 1/2 ft tall!

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Tyler and Aiden

Noirthwestern · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
153.94
Resistor Value (ohms)
3.6
Voltage
0.74

Project Overview

We made this shorter. This made it so it was level with the fan allowing us to produce more electricity. The only downside to this is we can't have huge blades to catch the wind. We solved this problem by changing the shape of our blades. to a shape that isn't huge but still catches the wind.

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Tyler and Aiden

Noirthwestern · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics

Project Overview

We made this shorter. This made it so it was level with the fan allowing us to produce more electricity. The only downside to this is we can’t have huge blades to catch the wind. We solved this problem by changing the shape of our blades. to a shape that isn’t huge but still catches the wind.

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The Golden Ratio

Northwestern High school · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
4.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
470
Voltage
0.90

Project Overview

Plywood taped to Carboard that is taped to a Peg, then placed into the motor of the Turbine.

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Goal Getters

`Northwestern High School · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2290
Resistor Value (ohms)
1107
Voltage
1.11

Project Overview

This project was to strategically construct a windmill that optimizes space to produce the most energy. We did this by constructing 4 blades at certain angles to catch the wind. With a strong base able to withhold the fans' power.

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Goal Getters

`Northwestern High School · Mrs. Ruland
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Project Overview

This project was to strategically construct a windmill that optimizes space to produce the most energy. We did this by constructing 4 blades at certain angles to catch the wind. With a strong base able to withhold the fans’ power.

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Teacher Testrun

Cordova Jr./Sr. High School/CSD · Krysta Williams
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage

Project Overview

This was created during a training event. I think my students will have fun!

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Tyler and Aiden

Northwestern · Mrs. Ruland
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage
0.68

Project Overview

This windmill works by taking the air that hits it and using that to spin the blades. The blade is cut and put to a certain angle to catch the wind. This makes the rotor spin leading it to create energy.

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Cats Allover – Test

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Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage

Project Overview

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The Wind Gladiators

Stetson Middle School · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.8
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
490.625
Resistor Value (ohms)
255
Voltage
10.87

Project Overview

Our project consists of 3 cardboard turbines which are attached to the Kid Wind generator. We then use a fan and angle our blades to get the maximum output voltage.

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The blade cutters

WCASD · Mr.Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
615
Resistor Value (ohms)
249
Voltage
5.61

Project Overview

We were inspired by a fan. We engineered our blades like fan blades but added some of our own design into it too. We cooperated with each other.

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Susie’s team

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
530
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage
3

Project Overview

My project is a wind blower. This creates win.

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Diva’s

Logan High School · Lynette Ehm
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2922.47
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
3.07

Project Overview

The team started out using a bunch of tiny blades which failed. Then the team switched to Swedish candy fish blades which worked better. The team experimented with different pitches and decided on 10 degrees.

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Gale force one

Benicia High School · Andreas Kaiser
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
12791
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
4.9

Project Overview

This project was very hard to complete. It required extraordinary dedication from my team, as well as a lot of outside research on airfoil design. In the end, we finalized our design and beefed up the components to handle the excess stress.

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Blossom

Bobby Duke Middle School · Edwin Detoya
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
7703
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
4.7

Project Overview

This is a wind turbine prototype that aims to combine proven research-based features with twists of innovation. The project used PVC blades that are airfoiled and spaced at 10 degree pitch The hub is custom-made using aluminum material. The base used PVC pipes and structured to attain optimum stability. The gearbox used a 32 to 1 compound gear ratio. Below is a video link:

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Green Energy

Bobby Duke Middle School · Edwin Detoya
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
6933
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
5.69

Project Overview

The objective of the project is to design and build a wind turbine prototype that generates the most power. The turbine used PVC blinds for blades and PVC pipes for the base. The gear mechanism uses a compound gear ratio of 32 to 1, which means that as the driver gear spins, the final driven gear spins 32 times faster thereby generating more power. After a series of iterations, below is a video of the final project (copy paste to view):

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Scrap Box

Benicia High School · Andreas Kaiser
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
6570
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
2.78

Project Overview

For the challenge we where given a KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit by our teacher. Our group of 5 started off by designing multiple different versions of blades on Whitebox Learning. In the end we settled with a 400mm blade with a Somers S102 airfoil because of the lift drag ratio.

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The Blowers

Benicia High School · Andreas Kaiser
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
804
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
10.7

Project Overview

For our wind turbine project, our group of four started on WhiteBox Learning, researching wind turbines then moving to the programs engineering section to design blades. We first tested wooden balsa wood blades, then determined our 3D printed blades to be better and installed them. We ran our final tests and took photos and videos with them.

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The WindCraft Engineers

Benicia High School · Mr.Kaiser
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2680.482
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Voltage
1.2

Project Overview

We designed, built, and tested a wind turbine made from PLA plastic. The turbine features 3D-printed blades shaped like long triangles. The project focuses on making the design more efficient and improving energy production.

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froggy bois

WCASD · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.6
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1519.76
Resistor Value (ohms)
235.4
Voltage
2.95

Project Overview

Our project idea was to create an efficient, easy-to-make turbine. We created an arc on our blade to pick up the wind like an airplane wing or prop. We want to make wind power simple and easy to access, and we believe that this design attests to that.

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Storm Catchers

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
4.4
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
706
Resistor Value (ohms)
300
Voltage
4.76

Project Overview

I made six blades out of wire. They are not flat, so that the turbine can spin easier. I wrapped tape in between the wire frames.

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Rhys and Liam

WCASD · Mr.Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
4
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1280
Resistor Value (ohms)
32.5
Voltage
5.97

Project Overview

we have a wind terbine. This has 3 blades with fether shaped blads. This is vary light

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Divine Turbines

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
907.46
Resistor Value (ohms)
250.7
Voltage
4.60

Project Overview

We made this out of scrap cardboard. Tools that we used include sanders, scroll saws, handsaws, and filers. Max Megawatts is 90.6

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I don’t know

SMS · Mr.paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
0.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
8
Resistor Value (ohms)
1000
Voltage
8

Project Overview

My project is a turbine and it has 3 sides and it spins good

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The Blade Bois

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
4.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
3.14
Resistor Value (ohms)
Voltage
4.2

Project Overview

This wind turbine has three blades.

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Me, Myself, & I

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.8
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
154.14
Resistor Value (ohms)
5.3
Voltage
1

Project Overview

It's a three blade turbine with a inward bending shape on each balde.

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hiu uin

zhubbard31@dunklin.k12.mo.us · hunvr
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.7
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
78
Resistor Value (ohms)
87
Voltage
87

Project Overview

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Cora

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.8
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
28.26
Resistor Value (ohms)
3.7
Voltage
2.50

Project Overview

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violet

wcasd · mr paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
2.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
Resistor Value (ohms)
242.7
Voltage
9.42

Project Overview

my project has 4 blades and it is made out of cardboard with wooden sticks attached to it.

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Goldiwings

Homestead High School · Tom O’Byrne
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2451
Resistor Value (ohms)
368
Voltage
3.18

Project Overview

Six blade wind turbine with hand-carved tubercles on leading edges and curved polyester/paper trailing edges. Tubercles improve airflow over blade. The poly/paper reduces weight and is curved. It flexes to reduce drag.

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WAHS Wind Turbine Club

Western Albemarle High School · Mr. Biros
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
804.2
Resistor Value (ohms)
102
Voltage
0.178

Project Overview

Homemade wind turbine out of recycled materials. Wooden base and tower to provide stability. Drive shaft made of LEGO gears.

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apples and bananas

wcasd · mr eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2640.74
Resistor Value (ohms)
397
Voltage
2.06

Project Overview

its a three blade turbine. it has 29 cm long blades

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Propeller Masters

Stetson Middle School · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
42.39
Resistor Value (ohms)
264.6
Voltage
9.04

Project Overview

We made a kinda half circle shape with a little curve in it. and then we put a carboard piece in the middle so it could be stable not floppy. After that we pu sticks to insert the propeller in the clamp things.

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3 Musketeers

WCASD · Mr. Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.2
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
254.5
Resistor Value (ohms)
206
Voltage
2.51

Project Overview

Our blade's are shaped like peanuts. They are made out of cardboard and there are popsicle sticks on the back for support.

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wind rats

WCASD · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1384.74
Resistor Value (ohms)
368
Voltage
3.28

Project Overview

we are a middle school hoping to learn more about renewable energy.

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Coach Dave

G.A. Stetson middle school · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1017.36
Resistor Value (ohms)
468
Voltage
1.73

Project Overview

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Ara and Trisha

WCASD · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2826
Resistor Value (ohms)
445
Voltage
1.62

Project Overview

it is a wind turbine design. we made it out of map board. we are trying to see if it is better than the turbines right now

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Blades

WCASD · Mr. eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
23
Resistor Value (ohms)
24
Voltage
0.05

Project Overview

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SAPGS

WCASD · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1017.36
Resistor Value (ohms)
359
Voltage
3.41

Project Overview

Our project is fast, stable and can be very efficient. We are very proud of this project and we hope it can help you on your way to more sustainable energy. Thank you!

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Long Blades

WCASD · Steven Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
2461.76
Resistor Value (ohms)
416
Voltage
1.91

Project Overview

We made a wind turbine with 28 cm blades. There were 3 blades and were each shaped like a butter knife. We made them out of cardboard and glued straws on the back to put in the hub. We then stuffed them with paper so they wouldn't get squashed and rapped masking tape around the ends so it would stay in the hub. When we first tested our turbine, it couldn't spin because the blades were too long. We then made some adjustments and our final test went great!

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The wind turbine experts

stetson middle school · mr Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
19
Resistor Value (ohms)
358
Voltage
3.46

Project Overview

we did the wind turbine

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The Energy Makers

WCASD · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
754.385
Resistor Value (ohms)
606
Voltage
1.29

Project Overview

Middle School Engineering Class

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sigma sliders

WCASD · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1074.665
Resistor Value (ohms)
442
Voltage
2.43

Project Overview

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sigma sliders

WCASD · Mr. Eister
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
3.5
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1074.665
Resistor Value (ohms)
442
Voltage
2.43

Project Overview

My project is a three blades diamond design of a wind turbine.

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Scooters

Stetson Middle School · Mr Paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
0.4
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
177
Resistor Value (ohms)
329
Voltage
7.8

Project Overview

The project was built by 2 people shane gerber and carter cetroni. the project took a while to get all the data but we came to mabey win

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the squirrelles

stetson middle school · mr paris
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
12.1
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
12.7
Resistor Value (ohms)
8.3
Voltage
2.9

Project Overview

My project is a rectangular wind turbine. this turbine has a perfect shape for a wind turbine.