Smart Grid technologies include sensing and measurement technologies, advanced components aided with communications and control methods along with improved interfaces and decision support systems. They support the extensive inclusion of clean renewable generation in power system. It also promotes energy saving in power system.

Volume 2 speaks about Smart cities that emanate from a smart renewable energy aided power grid. The smart grid technologies offer an array of benefits like reliability, availability, and resiliency. Smart grids phenomenally contribute to facilitate cities reach those sustainability goals over time.