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Research and Publications by Wyatt Makedonski
I try to advance the world by releasing knowledge completely open source in addition to my work. I enjoy research, learning, and sharing knowledge.
“Dynamic Optimizing Virtual Power Plants: Advancing Distributed & Renewable Energy Resource Reliability and Adoption”
Makedonski, et al. (first author)
- Paper introduces a new type of VPP that consists of dynamic DERs (such as EVs); proposes methods, algorithms, and AI models for the operation of this type of VPP for its realistic real world operation.
“Better Measuring Distributed Energy Loads to Increase Reliability and Accelerate Adoption”
Makedonski, et al. (first author)
- Paper introduces robust and comprehensive tools and methods for measuring distributed energy resources and their aggregations (virtual power plants).
“Intelligent Demand Response”
Makedonski, et al. (first author)
- Paper introduces concepts and methods for intelligent and adaptive Demand Response control to improve real world operations and outcomes.
- Paper applies concepts from machine learning, reinforcement learning, and economics.
“Transforming Loads”
Makedonski, et al. (first author)
- WIP
“A Taxonomy of Virtual Power Plants and Their Dynamics”
Makedonski, et al. (first author)
- Paper discusses different types of VPPs, proposes a classification schema, discusses the various dynamics of each classification.
“Nodal Optimizing Virtual Power Plants”
Makedonski, et al. (first author)
- Paper applies concepts from mathematical optimization, graph theory, reinforcement learning, and economics.
Electricity Grid Architecture
How do we build the grid of the future, one that is 100% carbon free and distributed (meaning that it can support many EVs, batteries, solar panels, and flexible appliances)? Right now, this is an open problem. I propose a system that aims to solve this problem and provides a solution that works in the near term and scales to the distant future. The system is fairly simple yet robust. I have been working on this system since 2021.
“Buildings are Computers”
Makedonski, et al. (first author)
- Under review
- On electricity grid architecture
“The Grid as a Computer”
Makedonski, et al. (first author)
- Under review
- On electricity grid architecture
Economics
While creating my Grid Architecture papers, I created an interesting concept that has broader implications in cooperative bargaining. Extending that, I have stumbled upon several concepts that may be more broadly applicable in the field. I am investigating the concepts further.
