Distributed double auction for peer to peer energy trade using blockchains

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Abstract

In this paper we use the blockchain technology to develop a peer to peer energy trade platform without a trusted third party. Our main contribution is a novel distributed double auction mechanism which allows any peer to act as an auctioneer and the blockchain mechanism ensures that a peer behaves lawfully while acting as an auctioneer. Using experimental evaluation we show that (1) the distributed auction converges quickly, (2) it minimizes energy loss due to long transmission, (3) computational overhead due to employing a blockchain is negligible, (4) it is efficient and (5) it can implement trade restrictions imposed by the energy distribution network.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2018 5th International Symposium on Environment-Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2018
EditorsClaudio Bruzzese, Ezio Santini, Stefano Di Gennaro
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538655177
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event5th International Symposium on Environment-Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2018 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 24 Sep 201826 Sep 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2018 5th International Symposium on Environment-Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2018

Conference

Conference5th International Symposium on Environment-Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2018
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period24/09/1826/09/18

Keywords

  • Blockchain
  • Double auction
  • Microgrid energy trade

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