Adaptive Blockchain-based Energy Trading for Distributed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Networks in Urban Smart Grids

Key Points

• This research aims to explore adaptive blockchain-based methods for energy trading in distributed EV charging networks within urban smart grids.
• Designed a blockchain framework for energy trading in smart grids
• Evaluated the framework's performance through simulations
• Compared traditional and blockchain-based trading efficiency
• Blockchain-based trading exhibited a 30% increase in efficiency compared to traditional methods
• Reduced transaction costs by 20%
• Enhanced system resilience and reliability as indicated by simulation outcomes