Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Smart Energy Systems

Present energy systems are undergoing a radical transformation, driven by the urgent need to address the climate change crisis. At the same time, we are witnessing the sharp growth of energy data and a revolution of advanced technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI) and Blockchain emerging as two of the most transformative technologies of our time. The convergence of these two technologies has the potential to create a paradigm shift in the energy sector, enabling the development of smart energy systems that are more resilient, efficient, and sustainable.

This book situates itself at the forefront of this paradigm shift, providing a timely and comprehensive guide to AI and Blockchain technologies in the energy system. Moving from an introduction to the basic concepts of smart energy systems, this book proceeds to examine the key challenges facing the energy system, and how AI and Blockchain can be used to address these challenges. Research examples are presented to showcase the role and impact of these new technologies, while the latest developed testbeds are summarised and explained to help researchers accelerate their development of these technologies.

This book is an indispensable guide to the current changes in the energy system, being of particular use to industry professionals, from researchers to management, looking to stay ahead of technological developments.

現今能源系統正在經歷一場徹底的轉型，這是因為迫切需要應對氣候變遷危機。與此同時，我們也目睹了能源數據的急劇增長和先進技術的革命，其中人工智能（AI）和區塊鏈成為當今兩項最具變革性的技術。這兩種技術的融合有潛力在能源領域創造一個範式轉移，實現更具彈性、高效和可持續性的智能能源系統的發展。

本書位於這一範式轉移的前沿，提供了一個及時且全面的指南，介紹了能源系統中的人工智能和區塊鏈技術。從智能能源系統的基本概念入手，本書繼續探討能源系統面臨的關鍵挑戰，以及如何利用人工智能和區塊鏈來應對這些挑戰。通過研究實例展示了這些新技術的作用和影響，同時總結和解釋了最新開發的測試平台，以幫助研究人員加快這些技術的發展。

本書是了解能源系統當前變革的不可或缺的指南，對於從研究人員到管理層的行業專業人士尤其有用，他們希望保持在技術發展的前沿。

Hongjian Sun, Professor at Durham University, UK. He is the Head of Durham Smart Grid Laboratory and leads Smart Grid research at Durham, with over 180 papers in refereed journals and international conferences. His research has been funded by EU H2020, EU ERDF, EPSRC, BEIS, Ofgem, Innovate UK, and industry. He is also the Editor-in-Chief for the IET Smart Grid journal.

Weiqi Hua, Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, UK. He took postdoctoral positions at the University of Oxford, UK, and Cardiff University, UK, after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Durham, UK. He is an Editorial Board Member of Applied Energy, and Editorial Board Member of Oxford Open Energy.

Minglei You, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham, UK. He is also a member of the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) group. He received his Ph.D. from Durham University in 2019, as a recipient of the Durham Doctoral Scholarship. From 2019 to 2021, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate with Durham University and Loughborough University.

孫洪健，英國杜倫大學教授。他是杜倫智慧電網實驗室的負責人，並在杜倫領導智慧電網研究，已在國際期刊和會議上發表了超過180篇論文。他的研究獲得了歐盟H2020、歐盟ERDF、EPSRC、BEIS、Ofgem、Innovate UK和工業界的資助。他還是《IET智慧電網》期刊的主編。

華偉琪，英國伯明翰大學助理教授。在獲得杜倫大學博士學位後，他在英國牛津大學和卡迪夫大學擔任博士後職位。他是《應用能源》的編輯委員會成員，也是《牛津開放能源》的編輯委員會成員。

游明磊，英國諾丁漢大學助理教授。他也是電力電子、機器和控制（PEMC）小組的成員。他於2019年從杜倫大學獲得博士學位，並獲得杜倫博士獎學金。2019年至2021年期間，他在杜倫大學和拉夫堡大學擔任博士後研究助理。