The specialties related to national smart grid include smart grid information engineering, power system automation, electrical engineering, information engineering, high voltage and insulation technology, power electronics and power transmission.

Smart grid is the intelligence of power grid, also known as "Grid 2.1". It is based on an integrated, high-speed two-way communication network. Through the application of advanced sensing and measuring technology, advanced equipment technology, advanced control method and advanced decision support system technology, the grid is reliable, safe, economical, efficient, environmentally friendly and safe to use. Its main features include self-healing, encouraging and including users, resisting attacks, providing power quality to meet the needs of users in the 21th century, allowing access to various forms of power generation, starting the power market and optimizing and efficient operation of assets.