Authors: Miguel Gayo Abeleira, Carlos Santos Pérez, Francisco Javier Rodríguez Sánchez, Pedro Martín Sánchez, Enrique Santiso Gómez, José Antonio Jiménez Calvo

Published on: February 06, 2024

Impact Score: 8.22

Arxiv code: Arxiv:2402.03880

Summary

• What is new: This research introduces a two-layer architecture using Blockchain technology and Smart Contracts for community microgrids, leading to more efficient energy management by clustering members with similar energy profiles.
• Why this is important: The study addresses the issue of integrating distributed energy resources into community microgrids without overwhelming the main grid and ensuring economic benefits for members.
• What the research proposes: The proposed solution involves a two-layer architecture that creates localized energy markets for community microgrid members and enables network reconfiguration to balance energy within clusters.
• Results: The strategy, tested on the IEEE 123-node system model, demonstrated its effectiveness in minimizing energy exchanges with the main grid and tailoring energy solutions to specific cluster needs.

Technical Details

Technological frameworks used: IEC 61850 communication standard, Blockchain, Smart Contracts

Models used: Two-layer architecture for energy management, Aperiodic market approach

Data used: IEEE 123-node system network model

Potential Impact

Energy providers, companies in the Blockchain technology sector, manufacturers of low-cost computing devices like Raspberry Pi, and emerging energy communities

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