Andy Heintz | 2025 I.S. Symposium

Name: Andy Heintz
Title: A Data Driven-Approach to Evaluation of Hybrid Solar-Wind Systems in the U.S.
Major: Statistical & Data Sciences
Minor: Economics
Advisors: Robert Kelvy; Qimin Huang

This study explores the potential of hybrid solar and wind renewable energy systems in the United States, focusing on two specific locations in the Southwestern region of the country: Vaughn, New Mexico and Fort Stockton, Texas. Using Python I created random forest regression models to predict power output from solar and wind energy at each of the two locations. The results indicate that both locations demonstrate strong potential for hybrid renewable energy, with different seasonal patterns for power output.

Posted in Symposium 2025 on May 1, 2025.