sddec24-18 • Utility Scale Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Project

Project Overview

Based on current and predicted renewables penetrations in the US, there is an increasing need to add energy storage to the electrical grid. This project examines currently available energy storage technology and employs that technology on a grid-scale lithium-ion battery storage project. The project fully encompasses the electrical aspects of an energy storage design project from technology selection through the development of engineering deliverables needed for construction.

Team Members

Sarah Ebert

Research Leader

Sarah is from Chicago and is studying Electrical Engineering at Iowa State. Her focus is on power systems and she plans to pursue a career in renewable energy. She has experince in the utility industry through her internships with Exelon, Alliant, and Constellation. She plans on pursuing her Master's in Electrical Engineering at Iowa State upon graduating. Her hobbies include going on hikes with her dogs, golfing and weight lifting.

Oksana Grudanov

Team Leader

Oksana is a senior at Iowa State studying electrical engineering with a focus in power systems and renewable energy. Her hobbies and interests include playing videos games, hanging out with friends, and working on vehicles. She plans to pursue a career in the power utility industry after she graduates.

James Mendenhall

Documetation Leader

James is a senior in electrical engineer with an emphasis in power systems. I completed a co-op with Cargill in Blair Fall of 2023. I plan to complete an internship this summer with Shermco. He enjoys wakeboarding and fishing in his free time.

Cole Dustin

Communication Leader

Cole is a senior in electrical engineering with an emphasis in electromagnetism. He interned at Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems last summer. His hobbies include playing guitar and solving transfer functions.