There is enough science behind wind energy to keep you studying for the rest of your life! If you're thinking about doing a science fair project on wind energy, there are infinite possibilities to explore. Engineers, meteorologists and scientists have been working on wind energy for millennia and they are still learning new things all the
time. Wind energy is developing and evolving rapidly.
The technology is improving and so is our capacity to understand the power in the wind. By trying out a few experiments and activities, you can learn a whole lot
about this technology and the science behind the power
of the wind.

 

There are countless factors and variables to experiment with, but this page will get you started on some very interesting ideas to explore for a science project. If you click on the topics listed below, you will find more information on why certain variables are important and how to experiment with those variables. Most of these experiments and ideas can be conducted using a Kidwind model wind turbine from the Kidwind Shop. However, some people appreciate the challenge of building their own wind turbine from scratch. Click Here to learn more about building your own wind turbine.

 

Factors and Variables to Study:

    Wind Turbine Design
    Blade Design
    Power Output
      - Factors that affect power output
    Wind meteorology
    Generators and motors

 

To set up a wind turbine experiment, check out this page >>

 

Click here to see a list of useful parts and materials for a wind energy science fair project. For all the parts and materials needed to make a science fair wind turbine, check out the KidWind Wind Energy Science Fair Kit!