This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, technologies, and applications of Smart Grids, with a particular emphasis on renewable and sustainable energy integration. Students will examine the design, control, and optimization of decentralized power generation systems. Key topics include energy storage systems, grid interconnection, power system optimization, demand-side management, Microgrid design and operation, and advanced smart grid technologies. The course also incorporates case studies of distributed generation projects to assess their impacts on grid stability, sustainability, and community energy resilience.