Internet of energy (IoE) adoption for a secure semi-decentralized renewable energy distribution

Abstract

Peer-to-peer power systems are becoming more common due to the increasing popularity of renewable energy and the need for clean energy security in electrical grids. The Internet of Energy proposes energy routers to connect devices, optimize energy dispatch, and manage energy flow. Reliable transfer needs an effective and secure energy routing algorithm. This research outlines an innovative algorithm to manage routing communication securely and minimize processing time and energy loss. It uses a semi-decentralized method to offload computing tasks onto energy routers and a central database for routing information.The proposed energy routing algorithm is tested in MATLAB to assess its handling rate, security, malware filtering, and performance. The results showed a handling rate of over 99.7%, an infection probability of less than 1%, a packet delivery rate of over 99%, and no data loss. Finally, given minimum power loss, the proposed energy routing algorithm requires an energy inquiry of 3.78 seconds per energy router inquired and 2.11 seconds in energy routing per distribution line and energy router combined.