Optimizing power system trading processes using smart contract algorithms

Abstract This study presents a distributed electricity trading system using smart contracts to improve transaction efficiency and reduce costs in power markets. Three trading models are analyzed: centralized trading, blockchain-based decentralized trading, and smart contract-driven automated trading...

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Main Authors: Chong Shao, Xumin Liu, Ding Li, Xiaoting Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-12-01
Series:Energy Informatics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42162-024-00457-6
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Summary:Abstract This study presents a distributed electricity trading system using smart contracts to improve transaction efficiency and reduce costs in power markets. Three trading models are analyzed: centralized trading, blockchain-based decentralized trading, and smart contract-driven automated trading. The advantages and challenges of each model are examined, focusing on factors like node inclusion time, transaction costs, and price stability. The results show that the smart contract-driven model outperforms the others by increasing market efficiency, lowering transaction costs, and reducing price fluctuations. Through simulations and real-world analysis, this study provides support for using blockchain technology in power markets and offers practical advice for improving electricity trading systems. The findings suggest that the proposed system could greatly enhance transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in distributed energy markets, even in uncertain market conditions.
ISSN:2520-8942