Blockchain-Enabled Smart Grid Applications: Architecture, Challenges, and Solutions

【Author】 Appasani, Bhargav; Mishra, Sunil Kumar; Jha, Amitkumar, V; Mishra, Santosh Kumar; Enescu, Florentina Magda; Sorlei, Ioan Sorin; Birleanu, Fernando Georgel; Takorabet, Noureddine; Thounthong, Phatiphat; Bizon, Nicu

【Source】SUSTAINABILITY

【影响因子】3.889

【Abstract】The conventional electrical grid is undergoing substantial growth for reliable grid operation and for more efficient and sustainable energy use. The traditional grid is now metamorphosing into a smart grid (SG) that incorporates a diverse, heterogeneous blend of operating measures such as smart appliances, meters, and renewable energy resources. With better efficient results and dependability, the SG can be described as a modern electric power grid architecture. The SG is one of the greatest potential advances as a promising solution for the energy crisis. However, it is complex and its decentralization could be of tremendous benefit. Moreover, digitalization and integration of a large number of growing connections make it a target of cyber-attacks. In this sense, blockchain is a promising SG paradigm solution that offers several excellent features. There has been considerable effort put into using blockchains in the smart grid for its decentralization and enhanced cybersecurity; however, it has not been thoroughly studied in both application and architectural perspectives. An in-depth study was conducted on blockchain-enabled SG applications. Blockchain architectures for various applications, such as the synchrophasor applications, electric vehicles, energy management systems, etc., were proposed. The purpose of this article is to provide directions for future research efforts aimed at secure and decentralized SG applications using blockchain.

【Keywords】smart grid; blockchain; smart contracts; cybersecurity; microgrids; electric vehicles; energy transactions; energy management; smart cities; advanced metering infrastructure; home automation; smart homes

【发表时间】2022 JUL

【收录时间】2022-08-15

【文献类型】观点阐述

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区块链应用-实体经济-能源领域