Taiwan’s national teams, selected through the KidWind Challenge in Asia organized by the Asia-Pacific Energy & Science Education Association (AESEA), delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 World KidWind Challenge, claiming World Champion titles in both the Elementary and High School divisions, as well as receiving the Judges’ Award in the High School division. On May 29, the winning teams were formally received and honored by Premier Cho Jung-tai at the Executive Yuan. Minister of Education Cheng Ying-yao and Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Lai Chien-hsin also attended to offer their congratulations, recognizing Taiwan's excellence in green energy education and international STEM competition.

The 2025 World KidWind Challenge were held from May 18 to 21 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, organized by the American nonprofit KidWind and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The event attracted 131 teams and nearly 500 students from 26 U.S. states, Taiwan, Mexico, and more. The competition included wind turbine design, energy knowledge assessments, and system performance testing, making it one of the world’s most prestigious and large-scale renewable energy education events.

The Taiwanese teams advanced to the global finals after excelling in the KidWind Challenge in Asia hosted by AESEA. Through rigorous training and expert coaching, the teams demonstrated remarkable engineering and applied energy capabilities. This success not only honors the student participants but also symbolizes the tangible results of AESEA’s long-term commitment to energy science education.

 Award-Winning Teams and Members:

• Elementary School World Champion: Huai-Wen Elementary School – Team “KILOWATTREL”

• High School World Champion: MingDao High School – Team “Dr. Who’s Teenagers”

• High School Judges’ Award: Taichung Industrial High School, Taichung First Senior High School, Taichung Girls’ Senior High School – Joint Team “Eagle Wings”

 Executive Yuan Recognizes Green Energy Talent Development

During the reception, Premier Cho Jung-tai remarked that the outstanding results of Taiwan's teams at the KidWind World Finals show that Taiwanese students can shine not only in sports but also in sustainable energy and engineering innovation on the global stage. He emphasized that, as Taiwan transitions into a post-nuclear era, the government will continue to promote a second wave of energy transition, aiming for 20% renewable energy generation by 2026. Taiwan’s western offshore wind farms will be a key strategic asset in reaching this target.

Minister of Education Cheng Ying-yao noted that the competition results reflect the success of Taiwan’s "Dream-Pursuing Youth" education initiative and its investment in energy education. He pledged to further expand cross-disciplinary learning and hands-on engineering experiences.

Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Lai Chien-hsin stressed that energy transition requires more young talent to engage in technological application and innovation. He called on both academia and industry to work together to build a comprehensive pipeline for cultivating green energy professionals.

AESEA’s Mission and Vision

The Asia-Pacific Energy & Science Education Association stated that the Taiwanese teams’ stellar performance at the World KidWind Challenge affirms the impact of its ongoing efforts in energy science outreach, interdisciplinary curriculum development, and international educational engagement. AESEA will continue to strengthen domestic energy science education through curriculum design, teacher training, and international competitions, empowering students to evolve from “learners” into “practitioners,” and to become the next generation of key green energy talents for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.