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
- 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)
- 2017 Team Checklist (PDF)
- 2017 Recommended Fan List (PDF)
- Sample Set-Up Photos and Description for Tournaments (PDF)
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