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

ده ها تیم دانشجویی برای کسب جایزه رقابت می کنند

Sacramento، کالیفرنیا. — On Friday, Dec. 5, SMUD, in partnership with باد بچه, 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.

بیش 100 از دانش آموزان مدرسه راهنمایی از سراسر منطقه داده خواهد شد ابزار آنها نیاز به طراحی، ایجاد و ساخت یک توربین بادی از یک نوع و آزمایش آن را در یک تونل باد.

Most importantly, this wind turbine competition teaches students about the importance of renewable energy and opportunities in the clean energy sector. Students will learn about the role wind energy plays in SMUD’s 2030 Zero Carbon Plan.  

دانش آموزان برای کسب جایزه و مدال رقابت خواهند کرد.

درباره 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. In 2024, SMUD’s power supply was about 62% carbon free, which is largely influenced by the weather and amount of hydroelectricity produced. SMUD’s goal is to completely eliminate carbon in its electricity production by 2030 while maintaining reliability and keeping rates among the lowest in California — on average, 50% lower than its neighboring, investor-owned utility. For more information on SMUD’s Zero Carbon Plan and its customer programs, visit smud.org.