Communication networks are an indispensable component in the smart grid power systems
by providing the essential information exchange functions among the electrical devices that …

This article begins with a comprehensive presentation of architecture and essential
characteristics of a smart grid communication network (SGCN). Then different types of traffic …

The current electrical grid is perhaps the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th
century. However, it is increasingly outdated and overburdened, leading to costly blackouts …

The advent of the smart grid promises to usher in an era that will bring intelligence,
efficiency, and optimality to the power grid. Most of these changes will occur as an Internet …

Monitoring smart-grid assets in a timely manner is highly desired for emerging smart-grid
applications such as transformer monitoring, capacitor bank control, plug-in hybrid-electric …

In order to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the power grid, diversify energy
resources, improve power security, and reduce greenhouse gas emission, many countries …

The papers in this special section focus on the topic of smart grids. Smart Grids are an
essential component of future energy systems, which are characterized by distributed …

In order to support various innovative demand response programs, smart grid needs a
wireless communication network with quality-of-service (QoS) support. This paper studies …

The projected use of the power grid for" smart" applications such as advanced metering and
distributed automation will require highly reliable, secure, well designed and managed …

Recently, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have been used in various smart grid
applications, including remote power system monitoring and control, power fraud detection …