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    Blockchain-based energy applications: DSO perspective
    (Abdullah Gül Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, 2022) Yağmur, Ahmet; AGÜ, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Elektrik ve Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Ana Bilim Dalı
    This thesis discusses blockchain-based energy applications from the distribution system operator (DSO) perspective. Blockchain has a potential impact on emerging actors, such as electric vehicles (EVs), charging facility units (CFUs), Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids of the electricity grid. Although, blockchain offers magnificent, decentralized solutions, owing to the reality of the existing grid structure, the central management of DSOs still plays a significant, non-negligible role. Numerous studies of proposed blockchain-based EV systems have investigated the energy costs of EVs, fast and efficient charging, privacy and security, peer-to-peer energy trading, sharing economy, selection of appropriate location for CFUs, and scheduling. Additionally, blockchain in DERs, microgrids and energy market investigated in literature. However, cooperation with DSO organizations has not been adequately addressed. Blockchain-based solutions mainly suggest an entirely distributed and decentralized approach for energy trading. However, converting the entire power system infrastructure is considerably expensive. Building a thoroughly decentralized electricity network is nearly impossible in a short time, particularly at the national grid level. In this regard, the applicability of the solutions is as significant as their appropriateness, especially from the DSO perspective, and must be examined closely. The blockchain applicability of the essential DSO services such as SCADA and AMI are analyzed in this study. Time series analysis applied to forecast future peak load of the grid in a pilot region. Reducing the peak load by using BC based demand side management mechanism scenario evaluated and total saving of grid investment is analyzed. We searched and analyzed DSO-based requirements for potential blockchain applications in the energy sector.