2015 Model Wind Turbine Competition Results

Skills Canada Manitoba, the Certified Technologists and Technicians Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and Red River College, hosted the 9th Annual Model Wind Turbine Competition at Red River College on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 as part of National Trades and Technology Week.
Given a specific set of materials to work with, approximately 60 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
“The Solar Panels” from Sturgeon Heights Collegiate

Best Construction Award – Sponsored by the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba
Sargent Park School

Best Design Award – Sponsored by Skills Manitoba
Pinawa Secondary School

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