Wind Power

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. The Official Rules in the Rules Manual take precedence. 

Resources

• Chemistry & Physics CD (contains Wind Power) in the SO Store - new for 2017!
• Wind Power DVD in the Science Olympiad Store
• Ward's Science Kit for Wind Power
• 1-Minute YouTube MINI Video on Science Olympiad TV
• How to Make a Wind Power Test Stand (PDF)
• How to Make a Wind Power Fan Stand (PDF)
• 2017 Event Score Sheet (Excel) - updated 1/12/17
• 2017 Team Checklist (PDF)
• 2017 Recommended Fan List (PDF)
• Sample Set-Up Photos and Description for Tournaments (PDF) - updated 10/25/16

Links

• Building a Basic PVC Wind Turbine - general info from the US Dept. of Energy on Wind Power
• KidWind Site - Learn About Wind 
• KidWind Site - Making Turbine Projects
• KidWind Site - Wind Wise Info
• Energy.Gov Site - Grid Energy Storage
• Energy Storage
• Power Generation
• Renewable Energy
• Physics Tutorial
• Electricity Unit
• Electronics Tutorials
• All About Circuits
• Power Generation