A decentralized Ethereum platform for smart energy trading : Designing and implementing an eAuction application for energy trading on the Ethereum bl…

2021

Master's thesis in Information- and communication technology (IKT590) The modern energy grid is constantly improving its efficiency and flexibility by adopting new technology. Regional energy providers, however, have a monopolistic role in deciding market prices, and their motives have been criticized for focusing on their own profit. Microgrids have seen a large adoption partly due to their ability to supplement a local grid with alternative renewable energy sources. A decentralized auction platform would allow the users to trade energy within their local microgrids. The platform could also allow households with energy production means like solar panels to sell their excess energy, reducin…