Application of Blockchain Technology in Energy Trading: A Review

Hongbiao Li; Fan Xiao; Lixin Yin; Fengtong Wu

doi:10.3389/fenrg.2021.671133

Frontiers in Energy Research (Apr 2021)

Application of Blockchain Technology in Energy Trading: A Review

Hongbiao Li,
Fan Xiao,
Lixin Yin,
Fengtong Wu

Affiliations

Hongbiao Li: School of Computer Science, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, China
Fan Xiao: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
Lixin Yin: State Grid Xinyuan Fengman Training Center, Jilin, China
Fengtong Wu: School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2021.671133
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9

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As blockchain and energy trading have become hot topics in industry and academia, this paper presents a brief literature regarding the blockchain-based energy trading in the fields of energy trading with blockchain. At first, the background and development process is presented, and then the applications of blockchain in energy trading are surveyed and analyzed. Finally, conclusions are summarized and important directions are highlighted in this field.

Published in Frontiers in Energy Research

ISSN: 2296-598X (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: General Works
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/energy-research

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