Powering the planet
Issue 07/2017 Electricity is the modern lifelineElectric power is so much more than switching on a light bulb, and the havoc wreaked by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September was a stark reminder of this. More...
Mitigating risk and anticipating attack vulnerabilities on utility grids and systems are not just about installing technology, but also about understanding risk.
Cyber attacks on civil nuclear power plants (NPPs) would have devastating consequences for a country relying, even in part, on nuclear energy. It could affect the entire power network, might cause the...
Electricity is consumed predominantly as it is produced. Electricity generation relies increasingly on new renewable energy (RE) sources, mainly sun and wind. These are intermittent and not always...
In 2015, global generation of electricity was 24 255 TWh. Hydropower accounted for around 16% of the total, making it the main renewable energy (RE) source for electricity generation. It will...
Hydropower projects are usually very large, designed to last for decades and then to be refurbished. Owing to the huge costs involved and the need to achieve the best possible results and efficiency,...
A number of low voltage direct current (LVDC) trials are preparing the ground for a wider use of the technology, both in developed and developing countries.
The world’s climate is changing. This change will impact not...
Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity is rapidly increasing its...
The internet of things (IoT) is now in sharp focus for the...
As the price of photovoltaic (PV) systems continues to tumble and...
Safety is a crucial concern for anyone working in industries that...
Alicja Haras, Secretary of IEC Technical Committee (TC) 27:...
The home appliance industry is booming and is expected to...
While the part of renewable energy sources - solar, wind, marine...
The energy sector relies on electronics for a smooth transition to efficiency and sustainability
IEC World IECRE marine energy promoted at largest global hydropower eventStandards and testing enable essential marine technology design evaluation
IEC World World Standards Day 2017Celebrating the work of experts worldwide
IEC World Upcoming global events (October 2017-February 2018)On the agenda: EMC, 5G networks, energy efficiency, IoT, HVDC, displays, hydrogen fuel cells and SCADA systems
Interview with Jan-Henrik Tiedemann
IEC Family August, September and October 2017 nominations and extensionsThe latest TC chair nominations and extensions approved by the SMB
In Store Baptism of fireNew Technical Report from IEC SC 121A
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