Kansas State University Claims Top Honors in 2022 DOE Collegiate Wind Competition
The DOE Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) challenges interdisciplinary teams of undergrad students from a variety of programs to offer a unique solution to a complex wind energy project using the multi-faceted elements highlighted below, providing each student with real-world experience as they prepare to enter the wind industry workforce.
Twelve competing teams and four learn-along teams participated in the 2022 CWC, which took place May 16-18 in conjunction with the American Clean Power Association’s CLEANPOWER 2022 Conference & Exhibition in San Antonio. After presenting their work to a panel of wind energy experts, Kansas State University claimed first place. KSU also won the Turbine Testing Contest.
The 2022 CWC focused on the challenges associated with fixed-bottom offshore wind projects. By participating in the 2022 competition, students developed the skills, experience, and industry connections that will help them break into the growing offshore wind energy industry and the wider renewable energy industry.
The DOE has released a new application process for the 2023 CWC, which is scheduled to take place in May 2023 in conjunction with ACP’s CLEANPOWER 2023 Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, LA.