September 27th, 2025
The 2025 KidWind Challenge in Asia Central Regional, hosted by Yu Da University of Science and Technology and co-organized by the Asia Pacific Energy & Science Education Association, concluded successfully in Miaoli.
This year’s competition brought together 30 teams, with 14 from the high school and vocational division and 16 from the junior high and elementary division. Students showcased impressive creativity and technical skill in wind turbine design, mechanical assembly, and resistor adjustment, with performances exceeding previous years. The event also highlighted strong sportsmanship, as teams actively exchanged ideas and supported one another.
Distinguished guests in attendance included Yu Da University’s Dean of the College of Technological Innovation, Chang Yu-Teng; Director of Research and Development, Professor Lin Yen-Tsen; and Chair of the Department of Intelligent Mechatronic Engineering and Applications, Professor Yeh Lu-Tso. Representing the Asia Pacific Energy & Science Education Association were Professor Chou Chien-Heng and Secretary-General Yang Tien-To. They were joined by Principal Lin Yu-Chi of Junyi Senior High School, Principal Huang Chien-Shu of Sheliao Junior High School, and Chief Judge Chen Kuan-Tse from Stark Lab.
Competition Results
Elementary Division: Gold – K02; Silver – K08; Bronze – K09; Merit Awards – K05, K16, K07, K15, K12
High School Division: Gold – Y02; Silver – Y03; Bronze – Y05; Merit Awards – Y06, Y01, Y07, Y08, Y11
The competition’s highest score was 70.508 J, setting a new benchmark for student innovation in the region.
The Association looks forward to seeing the advancing teams compete at the Asia Finals on November 1, where they will vie for the regional championship. In 2026, the top-performing teams will proudly represent Taiwan at the World KidWind Challenge in the United States, stepping onto the global stage.