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2013 Model Wind Turbine Competition Results

2013 Model Wind Turbine Competition Results

Skills Canada Manitoba, the Certified Technologists and Technicians Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and Red River College, hosted the 7th Annual Model Wind Turbine Competition at Red River College on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 as part of National Trades and Technology Week.

Given a specific set of materials to work with, approximately 50 students from around the province used their skills and ingenuity to design and construct a working model wind turbine.

Results from the day are as follows:

Highest Voltage Award – Sponsored by Red River College
“Miami Wind Talkers” from Miami Collegiate

Best Construction Award – Sponsored by the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba
“The Blue Man Group” from Carmen Collegiate

Best Design Award – Sponsored by Skills Manitoba
“The Sizlers” from Sisler High School

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