Texas and Wind Energy

CHS Physics Students Create Working Windmills

Bruce HowardStudents at Clarendon High School did a study of wind energy across the United States and discovered that the Texas panhandle region is a leader in producing electricity from wind turbines. In fact, Texas leads all other states in total electricity generated from wind by a more than 2-1 margin. Two of the universities that have been leaders in wind power for several decades are WTAMU, where wind studies began in 1970, and Texas Tech University, where you can get a PhD in wind energy production. To top the unit off, students built working windmills using large cans, dowel rods, Styrofoam nosecones, craft sticks, and cardboard. Students designed blades & oriented them to create the strongest windmill possible, measured by lifting weights in a bucket. This year’s winners were Tabatha Gwin and Zaryia Smith, and right behind them in second place were Clay Koetting and Taylon Knorpp. Students enjoyed the hands-on project and learning about the influence of wind power on our region, including Donley County and Carson County. on May 04, 2016

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Students at Clarendon High School did a study of wind energy across the United States and discovered that the Texas panhandle region is a leader in producing electricity from wind turbines. In fact, Texas leads all other states in total electricity generated from wind by a more than 2-1 margin. Two of the universities that have been leaders in wind power for several decades are WTAMU, where wind studies began in 1970, and Texas Tech University, offers a PhD in wind energy production.

To top the unit off, students built working windmills using large cans, dowel rods, Styrofoam nosecones, craft sticks, and cardboard. Students designed blades & oriented them to create the strongest windmill possible, measured by lifting weights in a bucket.

This year’s winners were Tabatha G and Zaryia S, and right behind them in second place were Clay K and Taylon K.

Students enjoyed the hands-on project and learning about the influence of wind power on our region, including Donley County and Carson County.