The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on student wind turbine and solar device design competition that engages students in STEM through the lens of clean energy. Student teams design and construct small wind turbines that they test in a wind tunnel, solar devices that they test under a light array, and meet with a panel of judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge of clean energy.
Teams also engage in a variety of Instant Challenges to gauge their on-the-spot teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Challenge Resources for Organizers & Educators!
In Person Challenges
In Person Challenge
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New Orleans KidWind Challenge
Thursday, April 23 · 9am
We invite you to attend the KidWind Challenge, a collaborative showcase celebrating our university’s partnership with KidWind and schools...
New Orleans,
Louisiana
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge

2026 Long Island KidWind Challenge
Thursday, May 21 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale...
Stony Brook,
NY
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