An improved routing algorithm for wireless path selection for the smart grid distribution network

The communication efficiency represents one of the key aspects in the future smart grid. Indeed, as the power distribution grid is being extended to fulfill increasing power demand population, recent advanced wireless communication standards and updates in the architecture of the distribution network have been introduced to upgrade the efficiency of data transmission and quality of service, enabling potential diversification of the power grid network depending on the operating environment. In this paper, we focus on wireless communications in the distribution trunk of the smart grid and propose an improved routing algorithm for wireless path selection to provide higher efficiency and reliability of communication. Comparison with existing schemes outline the potential benefits of introducing the proposing methodology.