Blockchain Oraculus for Meteorological Data in Energy and Utilities With Immutability and Security

Abstract

Meteorological data is critical not only for climate modeling and weather prediction but also for renewable energy forecasting, demand response, and grid stability in the energy and utilities sector. Conventional data systems rely on centralized architectures vulnerable to single points of failure and poor traceability. This chapter presents a blockchain-based oraculus for storing and retrieving weather observations on an immutable ledger tailored for energy contexts. Specialized oracles, robust consensus, and secure data pipelines ensure tamper-proof storage. Testing confirms reliable retrieval for key stakeholders, including grid operators and regulators. The design supports accurate archiving, real-time ingestion, and flexible access control—vital for planning and operations. By offering a scalable pipeline addressing tampering and integrity, this framework fosters reliable, auditable meteorological systems.

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DOI

10.4018/979-8-3373-2439-5.ch003

Journal

Blockchain Applications for the Energy and Utilities Industry

Year

2025