Ana Dyreson
Mechanical Engineering
Northern Arizona University
Solar Variability Tracking; Energy Efficiency; and Energy Policy
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Northern Arizona University, May 2014
B.S. Engineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin – Madison; Licensed P.E.
Ana completed her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in May 2014. Her thesis focused on using wavelet-based analysis methods to examine short term solar variability for solar PV power plants. Her work at ISES included a variety of wind and solar variability topics. Ana also works as an Associate Project Manager in demand side management at a private engineering consulting firm. Ana is beginning a PhD program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in their Solar Energy Lab in 2014. When not studying solar energy in the lab, Ana can be found enjoying the solar rays while trail running or climbing.