Blockchain-Enabled Edge Computing and Sensor Integration for IoT-based Smart Grid Systems – Implementation and Energy Management: Morocco Case Study

The advent of IoT-driven smart grid systems heralds new possibilities for refined energy management, with the potential to decrease costs and bolster sustainability. Nevertheless, challenges persist in optimizing energy usage and enhancing energy efficiency within these systems. Historically, the reliance on centralized systems or traditional communication methods has led to constraints such as limited scalability, excessive latency, and vulnerability to cyberattacks. This paper presents an innovative solution for optimized energy production and distribution, leveraging the capabilities of blockchain and edge computing technologies. The proposal utilizes real-time data procured through smart meters, aiming to achieve effective, secure, and sustainable resource utilization while simultaneously minimizing energy wastage. These smart meters collect energy consumption and production data from both residential and commercial entities, securely storing this data on a blockchain platform. Data processing is executed at the edge of the network, closer to its generation source, to curb latency and boost reliability. This paper also provides a preliminary cost analysis of implementing the proposed system in a Moroccan.