@misc{10498/40474, year = {2026}, url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40474}, abstract = {The emergence of smart cities demands a fundamental transformation in how energy is managed, positioning smart grid technologies as a key driver in urban progress. Through the integration of various energy resources (renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, green hydrogen, electric vehicles, etc.), grid-edge power electronics, advanced control systems, and information and communication technologies with conventional power grids, smart grids facilitate efficient, dependable, and eco-friendly energy use in city settings. This Special Issue examines the impactful role of smart grid technologies in defining the future of smart cities.}, publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)}, title = {Next Generation of Smart Grid Technologies}, doi = {10.3390/SMARTCITIES9040063}, author = {Fernández Ramírez, Luis Miguel and Lai, C.S. and Dehghanian, P.}, }