Enerhack KidWind
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Dream big, but start small!
Join KidWind as we help teachers and students creatively explore the science, technology and implications of a world powered by renewable energy.
Join KidWind as we help teachers and students creatively explore the science, technology and implications of a world powered by renewable energy.
AUTUMN-WINTER 2025
WHAT IS KIDWIND CHALLENGE?
The KidWind Challenge is an exciting competition where students explore wind energy and develop creative solutions. Students develop practical STEM skills, enhance engineering thinking, and solve real-world problems, supporting Estonia’s transition to renewable energy.
Student teams design and build small wind turbines and solar energy devices, 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 to make wind energy and other renewable energy education available in classrooms around the world.
The KidWind Challenge is a collaborative effort of teachers, students, engineers, and practitioners, all working to make wind energy and other renewable energy education available in classrooms around the world.
KidWind Challenge events are held at Tallinn University of Technology in summer.
There are two competition categories:
There are two competition categories:
- Youngest age group (6th-9th grade)
- Oldest age group (10th-12th grade)
All 6th-12th grade student groups can participate in the KidWind Challenge event.
Total teams: 16 (4 students + 1 mentor per team)
All teams have a professional mentor who assists throughout the process -from theory to construction.
We provide simple and easy-to-understand materials in Estonian and Russian. These can be found at the end of our website.
Total teams: 16 (4 students + 1 mentor per team)
All teams have a professional mentor who assists throughout the process -from theory to construction.
We provide simple and easy-to-understand materials in Estonian and Russian. These can be found at the end of our website.
LEARNING THE THEORY
Students gain knowledge of the fundamentals of wind energy and get a practical overview of how a wind turbine works.
BUILDING A WIND TURBINE
Students build their own wind turbine using recycled materials at a time that suits them. Each team receives one generator to use in their model.
COMPETITION DAY
Completed turbines are tested in wind tunnels. Evaluations are based on the amount of energy produced, technical solutions, teamwork, and creativity.
KidWind Challenge events take place in the summer at Tallinn University of Technology.
Students gain knowledge of the fundamentals of wind energy and get a practical overview of how a wind turbine works.
BUILDING A WIND TURBINE
Students build their own wind turbine using recycled materials at a time that suits them. Each team receives one generator to use in their model.
COMPETITION DAY
Completed turbines are tested in wind tunnels. Evaluations are based on the amount of energy produced, technical solutions, teamwork, and creativity.
KidWind Challenge events take place in the summer at Tallinn University of Technology.
Attention! The competition has been postponed to January 2026. Registration opens in September.
The activity is carried out within the framework of the European Union measure "Development of the Engineering Academy and IT Academy in Higher Education" as part of the Engineering Academy. The activity is co-financed by the European Union.
WIND ENERGY COMPETITON
SEPTEMBER - JANUARY
SEPTEMBER START
Regiatration opens
SEPTEMBER - JANUARY
Theoretical learning and wind turbine construction
END OF JANUARY
KidWind competiton at TalTech
MAY 2026
International KidWind competiton in the USA
AWARDS
The best team in the older age group will qualify to represent Estonia at the international KidWind Challenge in the USA and will receive a prize of €1,000.
The best team in the younger age group will also be awarded a prize of €1,000.
The best team in the younger age group will also be awarded a prize of €1,000.
- Gift cards for museum visits, youth activities, and electronics stores.
- Special prizes for the best teams, including gifts related to technology and wind energy.
- All teams that complete the project will receive a certificate and a small gift.
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
The Department of Energy Technology of Tallinn University of Technology supports the Enerhack project.
HOW KIDWIND CHALLENGE LOOKS LIKE?
FAQ
articipants can be students in grades 6–12, divided into two age groups: grades 6–9 and grades 10–12.
NB! Students who have already completed grade 12 cannot participate. Only those who will start grade 12 in the fall of 2025 are eligible.
NB! Students who have already completed grade 12 cannot participate. Only those who will start grade 12 in the fall of 2025 are eligible.
Registration is open until June 12.
Prises will be awarded to teams in grades 6–9 for 1st–3rd place.
The winning team (1st place) in the 10th–12th grade age group will receive an opportunity to participate in the international KidWind competition in the USA in 2026.
All travel expenses (flights, meals, accommodation) will be covered for all four team members and one chaperone.
The winning team (1st place) in the 10th–12th grade age group will receive an opportunity to participate in the international KidWind competition in the USA in 2026.
All travel expenses (flights, meals, accommodation) will be covered for all four team members and one chaperone.
Prises will also be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place.
No. The competition takes place over a single day, so overnight accommodation is not provided.
Participation is free of charge.
No. Each team must have exactly 4 members.
This is important because the entire competition and prizes (including the opportunity to participate in the international competition!) are based on teamwork.
If you don’t have a team yet, try recruiting friends from your class, hobby group, or school.
This is important because the entire competition and prizes (including the opportunity to participate in the international competition!) are based on teamwork.
If you don’t have a team yet, try recruiting friends from your class, hobby group, or school.
No. All necessary learning materials will be provided - in both Estonian and Russian. You’ll also have a mentor to guide you and answer questions.
The generator will be provided by the organizer. The remaining materials for building the wind turbine (e.g., blades, pipes, etc.) must be prepared by the team.
The competition will be held at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) on August 21!