Christian Gorenflo
Srinivasan Keshav
ABSTRACT
Energy systems are rapidly becoming decentralized due to advances in distributed renewable generation, storage technologies, and electric vehicles (EVs). One consequence of decentralization is the loss of a central trusted party. There is, therefore, a need for a solution that enables interactions between mutually untrusting agents. In this paper, we present a general methodology for blockchain-oriented system design and demonstrate its use to design a system for EV charging in a decentralized network of charging stations. We also show how a blockchain can be integrated with minimal changes to a legacy back end. Our solution is scheduled for roll-out by the EV charging service provider SWTCH in the near future.
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Index Terms
- Mitigating Trust Issues in Electric Vehicle Charging using a Blockchain
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