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IoT and Blockchain Paradigms for EV Charging System

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  • Jose P. Martins

    (DCTI, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), ISTAR-IUL, 1649-026 Lisboa, Portugal)

  • Joao C. Ferreira

    (DCTI, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), ISTAR-IUL, 1649-026 Lisboa, Portugal
    INOV INESC Inovação—Instituto de Novas Tecnologias, 1000-029 Lisboa, Portugal)

  • Vitor Monteiro

    (ALGORITMI Research Centre, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Jose A. Afonso

    (CMEMS-UMinho Center, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Joao L. Afonso

    (ALGORITMI Research Centre, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

Abstract

In this research work, we apply the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm with a decentralized blockchain approach to handle the electric vehicle (EV) charging process in shared spaces, such as condominiums. A mobile app handles the user authentication mechanism to initiate the EV charging process, where a set of sensors are used for measuring energy consumption, and based on a microcontroller, establish data communication with the mobile app. A blockchain handles financial transitions, and this approach can be replicated to other EV charging scenarios, such as public charging systems in a city, where the mobile device provides an authentication mechanism. A user interface was developed to visualize transactions, gather users’ preferences, and handle power charging limitations due to the usage of a shared infrastructure. The developed approach was tested in a shared space with three EVs using a charging infrastructure for a period of 3.5 months.

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  • Jose P. Martins & Joao C. Ferreira & Vitor Monteiro & Jose A. Afonso & Joao L. Afonso, 2019. "IoT and Blockchain Paradigms for EV Charging System," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(15), pages 1-25, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:12:y:2019:i:15:p:2987-:d:254269
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    1. Joao C. Ferreira & Catarina Ferreira da Silva & Jose P. Martins, 2021. "Roaming Service for Electric Vehicle Charging Using Blockchain-Based Digital Identity," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-23, March.
    2. José María Portalo & Isaías González & Antonio José Calderón, 2021. "Monitoring System for Tracking a PV Generator in an Experimental Smart Microgrid: An Open-Source Solution," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(15), pages 1-23, July.
    3. Marco Schletz & Ana Cardoso & Gabriela Prata Dias & Søren Salomo, 2020. "How Can Blockchain Technology Accelerate Energy Efficiency Interventions? A Use Case Comparison," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(22), pages 1-23, November.
    4. Alberto Gudiño-Ochoa & Jaime Jalomo-Cuevas & Jesús Ezequiel Molinar-Solís & Raquel Ochoa-Ornelas, 2023. "Analysis of Interharmonics Generation in Induction Motors Driven by Variable Frequency Drives and AC Choppers," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(14), pages 1-26, July.
    5. Akhil Joseph & Patil Balachandra, 2020. "Energy Internet, the Future Electricity System: Overview, Concept, Model Structure, and Mechanism," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(16), pages 1-26, August.
    6. Luis B. Elvas & Joao C Ferreira, 2021. "Intelligent Transportation Systems for Electric Vehicles," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(17), pages 1-9, September.
    7. Oskar Juszczyk & Khuram Shahzad, 2022. "Blockchain Technology for Renewable Energy: Principles, Applications and Prospects," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-24, June.

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