The intelligent distribution network is an important means of improving power supply reliability and quality of power supply

and real-time monitoring of the distribution network is an important foundation for the realization of intelligent distribution network. The wireless sensor network (WSN) has gained widespread concern in smart distribution network communication for its unique flexibility

scalability

self-organizing and self-recovering capability. The routing algorithm is the key technique of the network layer for WSN

which is supposed to consider balanced use of the network energy from the perspective of the network system till the ultimate prolongation of the network lifetime. However

restricted by sensor nodes energy consumption and the routing algorithm

the traditional WSN has a shorter useful lifetime. For this reason

research on the routing algorithm of balanced energy consumption in distribution network application scenarios has become a crucial problem for application of WSN. A routing algorithm oriented to the city distribution network and capable of meeting the above-mentioned requirements is proposed. It is shown by simulation results that the proposed method is suitable for use in the communication of distribution network. This work is supported by National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) (No. 2012AA050802) and State Grid Corporation of China.