Securing the Smart Grid: A Blockchain-based Secure Smart Energy System

Suciu, George; Sachian, Mari-Anais; Dobrea, Marius; Istrate, Cristiana-Ioana; Petrache, Ana; Vulpe, Alexandru; Vochin, Marius

doi:10.1109/upec.2019.8893484

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“…Another study by Latif et al [91] also focused on BC application in IIoT as an important technology that can enhance security and trust in the system. Blockchain application in smart grids in order to improve the security is investigated in different studies as well [92,93]. They aimed to study the applicability of blockchain in the management of smart grids and achieving more secure processes in this area, which could be possible by, for example, assisting users to gain a real-time monitoring.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical Review of Blockchain Acceptance Models—Blockchain Technology Adoption Frameworks and Applications

Taherdoost

2022

Computers

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Blockchain is a promising breakthrough technology that is highly applicable in manifold sectors. The adoption of blockchain technology is accompanied by a range of issues and challenges that make its implementation complicated. To facilitate the successful implementation of blockchain technology, several blockchain adoption frameworks have been developed. However, selecting the appropriate framework based on the conformity of its features with the business sector may be challenging for decision-makers. This study aims to provide a systematic literature review to introduce the adoption frameworks that are most used to assess blockchain adoption and realize business sectors that these models have been applied. Thus, the blockchain adoption models in 56 articles are reviewed and the results of the studies are summarized by categorizing the articles into five main sections including supply chain, industries, financial sector, cryptocurrencies, and other articles (excluded from the former fields). The findings of the study show that the models based on the technology acceptance model (TAM), technology–organization–environment (TOE), and new conceptual frameworks were the focus of the majority of selected articles. Most of the articles have focused on blockchain adoption in different industry fields and supply chain areas.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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A Critical Review of Blockchain Acceptance Models—Blockchain Technology Adoption Frameworks and Applications

Taherdoost

2022

Computers

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“…El DApp uses a Raspberry Pibased Ethereum network to provide a secure and cost-effective decentralized real-time power usage record for users. Suciu et al (2019) explained how a smart grid system is protected and how implementing blockchain technology protects the system's integrity and confidentiality. Since blockchain enables secure database application, it was shown to be a secure substitute for use in mining systems.…”

Section: Frontiers In Energy Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of a smart energy meter using blockchain and Internet of Things: A step toward energy conservation

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The looming energy crisis is affecting every sector of the world. The dire need to conserve energy has compelled researchers to bring automation to the power sector. The conservation of energy is one of the biggest challenges Third-World countries are facing in general and in Europe due to the Russian–Ukrainian war. There is a need to introduce such systems that can prevent energy loss and let users buy and sell excessive electricity they have. In the field of power and electricity, the Internet of Things (IoT) plays an active role in the conservation of energy. The new concept of smart grids is widely used for efficient transmission. The technique of blockchain can further reduce the wastage of energy and efficient consumption if it is used with smart grids. This article proposes a smart energy meter based on smart grids and blockchain. The proposed implementation is a demonstration containing a few microgrids, each with its very own blockchain. The users will use energy by making transactions, following the smart contracts. The focus is on the peer-to-peer transactions in a microgrid controlled by blockchain. The architectural design outcomes are a smart energy meter, a smart contract on the Ethereum blockchain, and an android application to monitor and control transactions and energy trade via smart contracts with other consumers.

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“…A systematic review of blockchain applications for the energy sector at the national and institutional levels is presented in [5]. In addition, [74] and a related paper by [75] explored how blockchain can be used in smart power management in the SealGrid platform, which allows users to monitor power consumption in real time without compromising security. The authors in [4] emphasize that the future of the smart grid must provide some level of security by (1) ensuring that unauthorized people cannot access information; (2) preventing unauthorized people from modifying the data; (3) cryptographic solutions provide adequate data protection; (4) denying authorized permission and granting access to those with the proper privileges; (5) authentication that ensures entities performing a specific task cannot deny their action; (6) developing a fault-tolerant network that is resistant to various attacks; (7) more efficient monitoring; (8) using advanced privacy technologies to protect information disclosure; and (9) promoting trust, transparency, and democracy among all stakeholders.…”

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confidence: 99%

Survey on Blockchain for Smart Grid Management, Control, and Operation

Aklilu

Ding

2021

Energies

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Power generation, distribution, transmission, and consumption face ongoing challenges such as smart grid management, control, and operation, resulting from high energy demand, the diversity of energy sources, and environmental or regulatory issues. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain-based solutions for smart grid management, control, and operations. We systematically summarize existing work on the use and implementation of blockchain technology in various smart grid domains. The paper compares related reviews and highlights the challenges in the management, control, and operation for a blockchain-based smart grid as well as future research directions in the five categories: collaboration among stakeholders; data analysis and data management; control of grid imbalances; decentralization of grid management and operations; and security and privacy. All these aspects have not been covered in previous reviews.

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Securing the Smart Grid: A Blockchain-based Secure Smart Energy System

Cited by 13 publications

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A Critical Review of Blockchain Acceptance Models—Blockchain Technology Adoption Frameworks and Applications

A Critical Review of Blockchain Acceptance Models—Blockchain Technology Adoption Frameworks and Applications

Implementation of a smart energy meter using blockchain and Internet of Things: A step toward energy conservation

Survey on Blockchain for Smart Grid Management, Control, and Operation

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