Natalie Lynn Edgington
Mechanical engineering
Hometown: Tempe, Arizona, United States
Graduation date: Spring 2026
Additional details: Honors student
FURI | Spring 2026
Energy Transition Assessment of Solar Photovoltaics, Wind Turbines, and Energy Storage for the Pacific Northwest
As solar and wind power generation sources are increasingly integrated into the electric grid, energy storage infrastructure will be needed to manage intermittency and ensure grid reliability. This research project develops a method for optimizing the geographic distribution of solar photovoltaics (PV) in order to minimize energy storage requirements in a completely renewable-based grid scenario for the Pacific Northwest region. The impacts of introducing supplemental wind power are also investigated. Results indicate that both the strategic distribution of solar PV resources and the expansion of wind resources in the region can significantly reduce total energy storage capacity requirements.
Mentor: Ryan Milcarek
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