Towards a Blockchain-Based Peer-to-Peer Energy Marketplace

【Author】 Mezquita, Yeray; Gil-Gonzalez, Ana Belen; Martin del Rey, Angel; Prieto, Javier; Corchado, Juan Manuel

【Source】ENERGIES

【影响因子】3.252

【Abstract】Blockchain technology is used as a distributed ledger to store and secure data and perform transactions between entities in smart grids. This paper proposes a platform based on blockchain technology and the multi-agent system paradigm to allow for the creation of an automated peer-to-peer electricity market in micro-grids. The use of a permissioned blockchain network has multiple benefits as it reduces transaction costs and enables micro-transactions. Moreover, an improvement in security is obtained, eliminating the single point of failure in the control and management of the platform along with creating the possibility to trace back the actions of the participants and a mechanism of identification. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity to create a decentralized and democratic energy market while complying with the current legislation and regulations on user privacy and data protection by incorporating Zero-Knowledge Proof protocols and ring signatures.

【Keywords】blockchain; energy market; multi-agent system; negotiation; distributed ledger technology

【发表时间】2022 MAY

【收录时间】2022-05-25

【文献类型】理论性文章

【主题类别】

区块链应用-实体经济-能源领域