OUR MISSION
To cultivate the next generation of leaders and innovators in the renewable energy transition.
The mission of Rice Wind Energy is to provide aspiring leaders, engineers, developers, and analysts who are passionate about sustainability opportunities to gain industry-applicable experience by solving real-world wind energy challenges in a collaborative environment.
Rice Wind Energy also increases the wind industry’s presence on Rice University’s campus by offering informational events with industry professionals and presenting at campus-wide events.
40+ Members
15+ Majors
6 Subteams
1 Purpose
About Rice Wind Energy
Founded in 2021, Rice Wind Energy is a student club and competitive collegiate team open to any undergraduate of Rice University, regardless of major or experience level. We strive to foster an innovative, challenging, and well-networked
environment for members to learn and grow, providing invaluable real-world experience not obtainable through normal coursework.
We compete in the annual U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC), a broad-reaching competition designed to closely mimic the wind industry. By participating in the CWC, Rice Wind Energy members gain valuable experience
with wind energy technology, project financing/development, and community outreach, preparing them for jobs in the wind and renewable energy workforce.
Although it often takes several years to build the knowledge and momentum to advance to the final stage of the CWC, Rice Wind Energy managed to achieve this in just its second year competing, soaring to a top-ten finish in the nation.
Click below to learn more about Rice Wind Energy’s team history.
Team Organization
Based on the three competition areas of the CWC, Rice Wind Energy is organized into 6 different subteams, each with its own unique purpose and contribution. There are four engineering-focused subteams (Mechanical, Controls, Generator, & Blades), and two non-engineering subteams (Project Development & Connection Creation). To learn more, use the menu to visit each subteam’s page!
Get Involved
If you would like to get involved in Rice Wind Energy, please let us know by filling out our interest form below, or email us at windenergy@rice.edu. We also hold new member introductory meetings at the beginning of each semester, and would love to see you there! No prior experience is required!
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