The current power grid is no longer a feasible solution due to ever-increasing user demand
of electricity, old infrastructure, and reliability issues and thus require transformation to a
better grid also known as, smart grid (SG). The key features that distinguish SG from the
conventional electrical power grid are its capability to perform two-way communication,
demand side management, and real time pricing. Despite all these advantages that SG will
bring, there are certain issues which are specific to SG communication (SGC) system. For …

The current power grid is no longer a feasible solution due to ever-increasing user demand
of electricity, old infrastructure, and reliability issues and thus require transformation to a
better grid aka, smart grid (SG). The key features that distinguish SG from the conventional
electrical power grid are its capability to perform two-way communication, demand side
management, and real time pricing. Despite all these advantages that SG will bring, there
are certain issues which are specific to SG communication system. For instance, network …