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Universities interested in participating in the U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition 2018 now have until January 11 to submit their Request for Proposal.
The U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition challenges interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate students from a variety of programs to offer a unique solution to a complex wind energy project using the three multi-faceted elements highlighted below; providing each student with real-world experience as they prepare to enter the wind industry workforce.
Develop and Deliver a Business Plan
Write and present a market research-supported business plan that shapes the design and development of the team's technical product into a marketable wind power system. Learn more.
Establish a Deployment Strategy
Identify a project site for the team's power system and develop a deployment plan based upon siting constraints and expected challenges, then present their well-researched deployment strategy. Learn more.
Build and Test a Wind Turbine
Design, build, and present a unique, wind-driven power system based on market research and test the wind turbine in an on-site wind tunnel. Learn more.