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International Journal of Advanced Engineering Application

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Bitcoin-Enabled Smart Grid Systems for Decentralized Energy Management

Author(s):Aditya R. Malhotra1, Kavya S. Ahuja2, Vihaan P. Bansal3, Tanvi R. Kapoor4

Affiliation: 1,2,3,4 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Page No: 22-26

Volume issue & Publishing Year: Volume 2 Issue 3,March-2025

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Engineering Application (IJAEA)

ISSN NO: 3048-6807

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17668624

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Abstract:
The integration of blockchain technology, particularly Bitcoin-inspired decentralized protocols, into smart grid systems offers innovative solutions for energy management, security, and peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading. Traditional centralized grids face challenges including inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and lack of real-time transactional transparency. By leveraging Bitcoin-like blockchain mechanisms, smart grids can facilitate secure, automated, and auditable energy transactions between distributed producers and consumers. This paper explores the design principles of Bitcoin-enabled smart grids, including consensus protocols, cryptographic transaction verification, and integration with IoT-based energy meters. It also examines case studies and simulation models demonstrating the potential for reduced energy losses, enhanced security, and decentralized grid optimization. Finally, challenges related to scalability, transaction speed, and energy consumption of blockchain networks are discussed, highlighting directions for future research in sustainable and efficient decentralized energy systems.

Keywords: Bitcoin, blockchain, smart grids, decentralized energy management, peer-to-peer energy trading, IoT energy meters

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