August 2nd, 2025
The Asia-Pacific Energy Science & Education Association (AESEA), in collaboration with King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and Vernier Thai, successfully held the inaugural KidWind Challenge in Thailand on August 2, 2025, in Bangkok, highlighting Thailand’s potential in renewable energy education. The event attracted over 800 student participants, with more than 70 teams registering within 10 minutes of the system opening. Ultimately, 20 teams advanced to the finals, creating an electrifying atmosphere that showcased the innovation and teamwork of young students.
The competition tasked students with designing small-scale wind turbines, tested in a wind tunnel and evaluated based on power output over 30 seconds, alongside criteria such as creativity, structural stability, and energy conversion efficiency. Thai students impressed with innovative designs, some surpassing previous Asian and world competition entries, reflecting the younger generation’s passion and potential for sustainable energy.
AESEA Chairman Professor Chien-Heng Chou stated, “The creativity and enthusiasm of Thai students were truly impressive, demonstrating the boundless possibilities of green energy education.” The top five teams will represent Thailand at the KidWind Challenge in Asia on November 1-2, 2025, engaging with teams from across Asia to broaden their global perspectives.
AESEA emphasizes that the success of the Thailand competition stems from collaboration with KMITL and other partners, marking a milestone in Taiwan-Thailand green energy education cooperation. Through shared technology and resources, both parties are advancing renewable energy education to new heights. AESEA remains committed to its mission of “Inspiring Green Energy Innovation Among Asia-Pacific Youth,” partnering with regional countries to cultivate creative, globally-minded energy talents for a sustainable Asian future.