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Solar energy trading platform based on blockchain technology: A literature review and a case study
Mehrzad Mirzasadeghi , Hossein Nezamabadi pour
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Solar energy, a vital renewable resource, requires efficient trading mechanisms, typically managed through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). However, current trading networks face significant challenges, including inadequate transaction tracking, limited data accessibility, and low transparency and trust. Blockchain technology offers a promising solution to these issues. This paper provides a comprehensive review of blockchain applications across various trading domains. We begin by introducing fundamental blockchain concepts and their role in enhancing solar energy trading security and functionality. Subsequently, we investigate existing blockchain-based platforms and conclude with a specific case study on solar energy. This study proposes a blockchain-based peer-to-peer (P2P) trading system designed to optimize solar energy exchanges. A comparative analysis between the proposed TBP platform and Power Ledger reveals key distinctions in architecture, data management, and pricing. Notably, the TBP platform offers a more integrated framework and flexible pricing, highlighting the vast research potential in blockchain-enabled solar trading and PPA implementation.
Keywords: blockchain, solar energy trading, smart contract, token, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
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Type of Study: Review Paper | Subject: Communication Systems
Received: 2025/08/04 | Revised: 2026/06/29 | Accepted: 2026/04/26
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