Alain Aoun, Nadine Kashmar, Mehdi Adda, Hussein Ibrahim
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Abstract
The idea of a decentralized electric grid has shifted from being a concept to a reality. The growing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) has transformed the traditional centralized electric grid into a decentralized one. However, while most efforts to manage and optimize this decentralization focus on the electrical infrastructure layer, the operational and control layer, as well as the data management layer, have received less attention. Current electric grids rely on centralized control centers (CCCs) that serve as the electric grid’s brain, where operators monitor, control, and manage the entire grid infrastructure. Hence, any disruption caused by a cyberattack or a natural event, disconnecting the CCC, could have numerous negative effects on grid operations, including socioeconomic impacts, equipment damage, market repercussions, and blackouts. This article introduces the idea of a fully decentralized electric grid that leverages autonomous smart substations and blockchain integration for decentralized data management and control. The aim is to propose a blockchain-enabled decentralized electric grid model and its potential impact on energy markets, sustainability, and resilience. The model presented underlines the transformative potential of decentralized autonomous grids in revolutionizing energy systems for better operability, management, and flexibility.
ElectronicsComputer Science-Computer Networks and Communications
CiteScore
1.10
自引率
10.30%
发文量
3515
审稿时长
16.71 days
期刊介绍:
Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292; CODEN: ELECGJ) is an international, open access journal on the science of electronics and its applications published quarterly online by MDPI.