What blockchain can do for power grids?

Abstract

The aim of this work is to provide an up-to-date comprehensive review of the peer-reviewed articles, the research projects and the entrepreneurial efforts that consider the utilization of blockchain technology in the energy sector in general and the power grid in particular. Through our review study we systematically classify existing applications of blockchain technology in the energy sector according to their field of activity. The comprehensive and holistic picture provided aims to contribute to the body of knowledge of the applicability of blockchain technology within the energy sector and pave the way for further research in this field.

Keywords

• Energy
• Power grid
• Blockchain
• Distributed ledger technology
• Review