Enerhack KidWind
DISCOVER
RENEWABLE ENERGY
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Big ideas start with small steps.
The KidWind project inspires students to explore the science and technology of renewable energy and its role in the future world.
The KidWind project inspires students to explore the science and technology of renewable energy and its role in the future world.
WHAT IS THE KIDWIND CHALLENGE?
The KidWind Challenge is a practical design competition that leads students to explore wind energy and create innovative solutions. Students gain hands-on STEM skills, develop engineering thinking, and solve real-life problems while supporting Estonia’s green transition.
Student teams design and build small wind turbines and then meet with a panel of judges to present their designs.
The KidWind Challenge is a collaborative effort of teachers, students, engineers, and practitioners, all working together to make wind energy and other renewable energy education accessible in classrooms around the world.
The KidWind Challenge is a collaborative effort of teachers, students, engineers, and practitioners, all working together to make wind energy and other renewable energy education accessible in classrooms around the world.
- AGE GROUPSyounger age group (Grades 6–9)
and
older age group (Grades 10–12) - MENTORAll teams have a professional mentor who supports them throughout the entire process—from theory to construction.
- MATERIALSEach team is provided with one generator, which is used to build a working turbine model.
REGISTRATION
APRIL - MAY 2026
THEORY LESSONS AND
WIND TURBINE BUILDING
WIND TURBINE BUILDING
SEPTEMBER 2026 - JANUARY 2027
KIDWIND COMPETITION AT TALTECH
WINTER 2027
KIDWIND CHALLENGES
RULE BOOK
PRIZES
The best teams in both age groups will receive prize money.
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1000 €
- Gift cards for museum visits, youth activity centers, and electronics stores.
- Special prizes for top teams, including technology- and wind-energy-themed gifts.
- All teams that complete the project will receive recognition and a small souvenir.
WHAT DOES THE KIDWIND CHALLENGE LOOK LIKE?
FAQ
Students in grades 6–12 can participate. They are divided into two age groups: grades 6–9 and grades 10–12.
No. The competition takes place over a single day, so overnight accommodation is not provided.
Participation is free of charge.
Each team must have 2–4 members.
No. All necessary learning materials are provided — in both Estonian and Russian. You will also have a mentor whom you can ask for help at any time.
The generator is provided by the organizer. The remaining materials for building the wind turbine (such as blades, tubes, etc.) are prepared by your team.
The competition takes place at Tallinn University of Technology (Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn).