Energies (Nov 2023)

Research on Real-Time Trading Mechanism of Photovoltaic Microgrid Based on the Consortium Blockchain

  • Liangjiang Wei,
  • Wei Jian,
  • Baochuan Fu,
  • Baoping Jiang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/en16237691
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 23
p. 7691

Abstract

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With the popularity of solar Photovoltaic (PV) power generation, the real-time interaction between distributed microgrids and large grids has become a new hotspot of concern. In distributed PV power trading, we aim to achieve a dynamic balance between PV users and the grid. This involves real-time power prediction for users, secure blockchain-based recording and protection of trading data, and efficient matching of microgrid and large-grid trading information, including pricing details. System simulations and experimental data analysis have demonstrated the benefits of this transaction model, including enhanced real-time interaction between microgrid and grid. For the buyer, the cost of purchasing electricity can be reduced by about 6%, and for the seller, the income from selling electricity is 1.5 times that of direct Internet access, which has positive significance in improving the income from selling electricity and reducing the cost of electricity for users.

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