Interaction model of virtual power plant based on multichain architecture

Abstract

This paper studies multi-chain architecture supporting reliable message transmission for virtual power plants (VPP). We present a formal model, including network assumptions, security requirements, and a scheme using blockchains and cryptography. In particular, we use cross-chain routers and blockchain adapters, combined with the Merkle tree-proof mechanism, to realize cross-chain communication between internal resources of the virtual power plant. Finally, we give the applied theoretical and experimental analyses. The results show that our solution is effective.