Review Article

Blockchain Technology on Smart Grid, Energy Trading, and Big Data: Security Issues, Challenges, and Recommendations

Table 3

Comparison survey paper related to smart grid.

RefCountryYearPublicationSourcesContribution

[6]USA2012JScience DirectThis article presents an overview of the various network technologies and their contexts. In addition, networking methods, quality of service (QoS), and various optimization problems were briefly addressed.
[8]Mexico2012JIEEEThe authors discussed the study on the intelligent delivery system and intelligent metering system in this article. In addition, the authors presented feature analysis of distributed asset optimization, alignment, and connectivity sensors of large-scale deployment of AMIs.
[9]Russia2013JIEEEThe authors of this survey looked at the connectivity required for SG and renewable energy sources. They believe that by using smart grid technology, consumers can reduce the peak to average ratio.
[20]USA2011JIEEEThe author discus the uses of SMs, benefits, difficulties, and drawbacks according to the energy sector.
[21]Netherlands2015JScience DirectThe survey proposes the role of SG power electronics component role, control techniques, renewable energy resource integration, intelligent communication, and metering technologies. Additionally, the authors developed the idea and application of electricity inversion systems with the intelligent grid.
[22]USA2012JScience DirectA survey of smart grid connectivity architecture routing protocols was addressed. Authors have also outlined QoS, security problems, benefits, and drawbacks of current communication protocols.
[23]USA2010JScience DirectThis study contains a comprehensive review of integration and the problems associated with hybrid electric vehicles. Different energy control schemes are proposed to mitigate problems relating to hybrid plug-in vehicles (PHEVs).
[24]USA2013JScience DirectA discussion of cyber security issues and risks in SG infrastructure is discussed. Additionally, they conducted on contact, security, and protocol specifications.
[25]Russia2010JIEEEThe paper’s various approaches for improving the electric grid are proposed. Different methods are used for a stable power grid system, real-time information transfer, reporting, SM using and automation, and improved transmission control system.
[26]China2015JGoogle ScholarThe authors looked at key problems such as communication systems and cyber security issues and possible solutions. They also contribute to potential smart grid research directions.
[27]USA2016JScience DirectThe authors examined privacy approaches and issues to achieve the most safety of SG system data transfer. They have discussed several issues on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and their solutions.
[28]Pakistan2016JScience DirectA thorough examination of demand side management (DSM) and load forecasting are discussed in this paper. To minimize the peak to average ratio, models and forms of dynamic pricing models and load forecasting are briefly discussed.
[29]USA2015JenergiesThis study is focused on V2G network authentication protocols, home and wide area network authentication protocols, and different access control patterns. Also, they discussed the problems of reliable authentication in the smart grid.
[30]Italy2014JScience DirectThis survey article examines demand response (DR) and SG technologies in depth. The DR would aid in the reduction of capital and operating costs for smart grid technologies.
[31]Austria2017CIEEEThis study focused on start-up approaches in different technical characteristics and blockchain technology-based standard revelation on microgrid and peer-to-peer trading.
[32]Pakistan2017JElsevierThis survey presents the smart grid communication network by a multilayer approach like as Home Area Network (HAN), Neighborhood Area Network (NAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN).
[33]Pakistan2018JElsevierThe goal of this review is to reveal and investigate the current technologies of the smart grid.
This study highlights the Architectural Model focusing DR Program (DRP), DSM, and consumer empowerment (CE). Additionally, the study presents a detail discussion on the communication technologies for the power systems like virtual, intergrid, picogrid, nanogrid, and microgrid system.
[34]China and Singapore2018JMDPIBlockchain energy Internet and their challenges
[35]China and USA2019JMDPIEnergy trading in blockchain
[36]Australia and China2019JIEEETheoretical framework and testbed study of blockchain in intelligent grid
[37]Singapore2020JIEEEIdentify the significant challenges and issues on smart grid addressing blockchain technology
[38]India2020JElsevierSmart grid applicable various technologies, communication system, future, and opportunity of smart grid
[39]UK2021JIETMultidimensional blockchain technology in smart-grid
[40]China2021JSpringerHybrid blockchain technology (public and private) using 5G network in smart grid