A R T I C L E I N F O

A B S T R A C T

1. Introduction  
1.1. Why Smart Grids Need Blockchain  
1.2. Related Works  
1.3. Uniqueness of This Survey Article  
1.4. Organization  

2. Background  
2.1. Blockchain and Smart Contract  
2.2. Integrating Blockchain with Smart Grids: Opportunities and Advantages  

3. Blockchain for Intelligent Energy Management  

4. Blockchain for Energy Trading  

5. Security and Privacy Protection  

6. Blockchain for Microgrid Management  

7. Blockchain for Electric Vehicles  

8. Current Projects and Initiatives  

9. Open Issues  

10. Conclusion