Challenge Information

Renewable Energy Challenge Information

• 2013 Challenge Results - Congratulations Teams!
• Video from Senator Amy Klobuchar
• Challenge Day Photos
• 2013 REC Coaches Survey

Coaching Documents

• Solar Boat Kit from KidWind
• Photo Release Form 
  required for each team member, to be turned in at Challenge Day registration
• Demographic Form
  required for each team, to be turned in at Challenge Day registration
• 2013 Team Roster
• Detailed Team Schedule 
  

Challenge Rules

• Official Kid Wind Challenge Rules Please review with your team and note the scoring rubrics for the Minnesota Renewable Challenge are a bit different.

• Energy Output/Construction
• Documentation
• Material Innovation
• Industry Knowledge Component: Site Exploration
   

Industry Knowledge Component: Site Exploration

• Full Project Information
• Site Exploration Resource Links

Minnesota Resources

• How Does a Windmill Work?
• How Does a Generator Work?
• Which Blades are Best?
• How Can I Design Better Blades?

Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Enviroment - IREE
A program of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, IREE seeks out and supports innovative renewable energy and environmental research and demonstration projects at the University of Minnesota.

US Dept of Energy - Minnesota Wind Map
The U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Program and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) published a wind resource map for the state of Minnesota.