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 have been putting great efforts in designing and constructing their smart
grid(SG) infrastructures.Smart gridcommunicationsnetwork(SGCN) is oneof the
key enabling technologies of the SG. However, a successful implementation of an
efficient and cost-effective SGCN is a challenging task
