2.1 Introduction2.2 Control Functions2.3 The Role of Information and Communication Technology2.4 Microgrid Control Architecture2.5 Centralized and Decentralized Control2.6 Forecasting2.7 Centralized Control2.8 Decentralized Control2.9 State Estimation2.10 ConclusionsAppendix 2.A Study Case MicrogridReferences