Texas Tech University

Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition

The CWC challenges interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate students to offer a unique solution to a complex wind energy projectTTU's Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition Team

Join the TTU Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) Team and compete against 32 other U.S. colleges in the Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition.

Team members have the potential to earn credit towards their degree. Students competing in this competition will work together this year to:

  • Design, build, and present a unique, wind-driven power system based on market research and test the wind turbine in an on-site wind tunnel
  • Design a hypothetical utility wind farm that maximizes energy production and balances environmental and community impacts
  • Partner with wind industry professionals, raise awareness of wind energy in your local community, and work with local media to promote your team's accomplishments

TTU CWC Team alumni report easily securing jobs and internships from their involvement in this competition. All majors are welcome so join today!
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Learn about the competition: https://energy.gov/eere/collegiatewindcompetition/collegiate-wind-competition

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