Blockchain-Based Energy Applications: The DSO Perspective


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Yagmur A., ADANUR DEDETÜRK B., SORAN A., Jung J., Onen A.

IEEE ACCESS, cilt.9, ss.145605-145625, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1109/access.2021.3122987
  • Dergi Adı: IEEE ACCESS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.145605-145625
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Blockchains, Microgrids, Smart grids, Security, Privacy, Power system stability, Costs, AMI, blockchain in energy, DERs, DSO blockchain, EVs, market, microgrid, SCADA, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, SMART CONTRACT, CONSORTIUM BLOCKCHAIN, COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY, TRADING SCHEME, TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, INTERNET, SECURE, SUSTAINABILITY
  • Abdullah Gül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This paper discusses blockchain-based energy applications from the distribution system operator (DSO) perspective. Blockchain has a potential impact on newly emergent actors, such as electric vehicles (EVs) and the charging facility units (CFUs) of the electricity grid. Although Blockchain offers magnificent decentralized solutions, the central management of DSOs still plays a significant, non-negligible role, owing to the reality of the existing grid structure. Numerous related studies of proposed blockchain-based EV systems have investigated the energy costs of EVs, fast and efficient charging, privacy and security, P2P energy trading, sharing economy, the selection of appropriate CFUs location, and scheduling. However, cooperation with DSO organizations has not been adequately addressed. Blockchain-based solutions mainly suggest an entirely distributed and decentralized approach for energy trading; however, converting the entire power system infrastructure is considerably expensive. Building a thoroughly decentralized electricity network in a short time is nearly impossible, particularly at the national grid level. In this regard, the applicability of the solutions is as significant as their appropriateness, especially from the DSO perspective, and must be examined closely. We searched and analyzed the blockchain literature related to EVs, CFUs, DERs, microgrids, marketing, and DSOs to define the DSO-based requirements for potential blockchain applications in the energy sector, specifically EV evolution.