The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) helps college students prepare for jobs in the wind and renewable energy workforce through real-world experiences with wind energy technology, project development, finance, communications, and outreach.

By participating in the competition, schools and students connect with wind energy experts and industry contacts, enhancing schools' curriculum offerings and strengthening students' professional networks.

DOE has announced the winners of the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition. Find out who claimed top honors in CWC 2024!

The CWC 2025 application period closed on June 13, 2024. Keep an eye out for the upcoming CWC 2025 qualifying teams announcement.

Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity in the United States, which means this industry needs all kinds of creative, skilled workers. The U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition gives college students the opportunity to prepare for jobs in the wind and renewable energy workforce through real-world experiences with wind energy technology, project development, finance, communications, and outreach.
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The CWC is part of DOE's American-Made network of prizes and competitions. Visit our American-Made page to learn more about the CWC and the American-Made program. 

Is your school interested in participating in the CWC, or are you a member of the wind industry interested in supporting participating teams? Find out how you can get involved in the competition.

 

 

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DOE Announces Winners of 11th Annual Collegiate Wind Competition
California State University Maritime Academy claimed first place out of 12 student teams in the 11th annual Collegiate Wind Competition final event in Minneapolis in May 2024.
May 9, 2024
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DOE Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy has begun accepting applications for the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition.
March 21, 2024
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Twelve Teams Selected to Advance to 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition Final Event
Twelve teams selected to advance to Phase 3 of the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition.
January 31, 2024
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From Competitor to Mentor: CWC Alum Comes Full Circle
Meet Collegiate Wind Competition alum Annika Torp, whose team won second place in 2021 and now works as a wind turbine blade aerodynamics engineer at Siemens Gamesa.
October 23, 2023
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Thirty-Two Teams Prepare for the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition
During the first half of the 2023–2024 school year, 32 teams will participate in the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition to design fixed-bottom offshore wind energy technology.
July 20, 2023
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DOE Announces Winners of 10th Annual Collegiate Wind Competition
The 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition called on teams to develop solutions to the siting, development, and outreach challenges associated with offshore wind energy projects
May 19, 2023
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DOE Begins Accepting Applications for 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition
Want to prepare for a career in wind and renewable energy while still in college? Apply today to participate in the 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition! We’re accepting applications through June 15, 2023.
May 2, 2023
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Thirteen Teams Selected to Advance to 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition Final Event
The selected teams will focus on challenges associated with fixed-bottom offshore wind energy projects.
February 8, 2023
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DOE Announces 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition Phase 1 Participants
Thirty teams will participate in Phase 1 of the 2023 U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition, which will take place during the first half of the 2022–2023 school year.
July 12, 2022
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DOE Announces Winners of 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition
DOE convened universities and wind energy experts from around the country in the 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition. Kansas State University rose above 11 other competing teams to claim first place in the annual event.
May 19, 2022
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2023 Collegiate Wind Competition

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