Students across the region to compete in SMUD’s KidWind Challenge Jr. wind turbine competition

Students across the region to compete in SMUD's KidWind Challenge Jr. wind turbine competition

Dozens of student teams compete for trophies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On Friday, Sept. 11, SMUD, in partnership with KidWind, presents a wind turbine competition. The KidWind Challenge Jr. is a hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) design competition where student teams have the opportunity to build and test a small wind turbine.

Over 130 middle school students from across the region will be given the tools they need to design, create and build a one-of-a-kind wind turbine and test it in a wind tunnel.

Most importantly, this wind turbine competition teaches students about the importance of renewable energy and opportunities in the clean energy sector. Students will compete to win trophies and medals.

About SMUD

As the nation's sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for more than 75 years. SMUD is a recognized industry leader for its innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies and for its sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. SMUD is continuously focused on decarbonizing the region's power supply while maintaining world class reliability and keeping rates among the lowest in California. For more information on clean energy and customer programs, visit smud.org.