Control and optimization of distributed generation systems will enable readers new to the field of distributed power generation and networked control whether experienced academics migrating from another field or graduate students beginning a research career to familiarize themselves with the important points of the control and regulation of . This chapter provides an overview of the issues and problems pertaining to control and optimization of distributed generation systems the main focus is centered around the interplay between . Control and optimization of distributed generation systems will enable readers new to the field of distributed power generation and networked control whether experienced academic migrating from another field or graduate student beginning a research career to familiarize themselves with the important points of the control and regulation of . Recent distributed optimization and control approaches that are inspired by and adapted from legacy methodologies and practices are not compatible with distribution systems with high pv penetrations and therefore do not address emerging efficiency reliability and power quality concerns