Privacy-Preserving Energy Trading Using Blockchain and Zero Knowledge Proof

Dongkun Hou, Jie Zhang, Sida Huang, Zitian Peng, Jieming Ma, Xiaohui Zhu

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Abstract

Microgrid research and construction effectively use distributed energy resources to stimulate clean energy devel-opment. Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading in microgrids helps create a fully competitive and autonomous energy trading market. Blockchain technology is employed to realize a P2P energy trading framework. However, while public blockchain is generally transparent, energy trading information is sensitive and thus requires a privacy-preserving mechanism. In this paper, we design a privacy-preserving energy trading mechanism by using blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs. A user uploads a commitment to the blockchain instead of the original bid amount, and the zero-knowledge proof of commitment is uploaded into the blockchain. Other participants can verify the correctness of energy trading in each auction match. Our experiments show the design is feasible and efficient in Ethereum although there are more gas consumptions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2022 IEEE International Conference on Blockchain, Blockchain 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages412-418
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781665461047
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Aug 2022
Event5th IEEE International Conference on Blockchain, Blockchain 2022 - Espoo, Finland
Duration: 22 Aug 202225 Aug 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2022 IEEE International Conference on Blockchain, Blockchain 2022

Conference

Conference5th IEEE International Conference on Blockchain, Blockchain 2022
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityEspoo
Period22/08/2225/08/22

Keywords

  • Blockchain
  • Double Auction
  • Energy Data Privacy
  • Energy Trading
  • Smart Contract
  • Zero Knowledge Proof

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