INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
IECRE Conformity Assessment System
Kerry McManamaExecutive Secretary IECEE, IECRE
Innovation
Green= Renewable=
Sustainable
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Types of Renewable Energy Sources
Common sources include:Solar – Photovoltaic (PV)Solar – ThermalWind PowerMarine EnergyHydro Energy Geothermal Biomass and biogasFuel Cells
Wind Energy
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Solar Energy
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Complex Marine Systems
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Drivers for “Renewables” Growth:
Reduced dependency on fossil fuels Carbon Dioxide emission reductions Incentives (government and market based) Large and increasing investments in:
Technology improvements Performance Reliability Longevity
Costs reduction Control and integration systems (Smart Grid) Training in design, selection and installation
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Obstacles to “Renewables” Growth:
Cost (capital, installation and maintenance) Maturity of technology Reliability and longevity of benefits Installation and performance problems Integration with existing energy supply networks System component interoperability and compatibility Linking generation capacity to consumption patterns
(storage offers solutions in this area) Adverse environmental impacts (wind farms) Social opposition
Elements defining success1. Broad industry representation
a) End Users (owners, insurers, banks, authorities having
jurisdiction, developers, Regulators)
b) OEMs (turbine mfrs, major component suppliers, those using
the certification process)
c) Certification bodies accredited and approved to provide
certification
d) Test laboratories performing tests according IEC standards.
2. Recognition and buy-in of harmonized CA from a broad set of
stakeholders
Benefits of Conducting Conformity Assessment thru IEC
• IEC Brand • Global recognition - industry• International recognition, eg WTO + UN • IEC Reports and Certificates used Nationally
• Open and Transparent Process• Clear Rules • Transparency in process and results
• Industry have a say and provide direct input.• Consistency in CA processes among
participating Certification/Test Bodies
IECRE Structure IEC CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BOARD, CAB
Oversees IEC Conformity Assessment policy and Systems, eg IECEE, IECEx, IECQ, IECRE
IECRE Management Committee, REMCOverall management of the IECRE System
Officers + Executive, Scheme Chairs, IEC Gen. Sec
Expert Working Groups (WGs) – as needed
WE OMCWind Energy Operational
Management Committee
National Members TC 88 + SC Liaison
ME OMC Marine Energy Operational Management Committee
National Members
Committees + WGs
IECRE Secretariat Technical SupportAdministration
PV OMCPV Solar Operational Management Committee
Committees +WGs TC 114 + SC Liaison
National Members
Committees + WGsTC 82 + SC Liaison
National Members (Countries)
Membership in IECRE
Membership (extract from IECRE-01)• Any country in which there is a Full or
Associate Member National Committee of the IEC….
• The Member Body of the IECRE System shall be fully representative of the national conformity assessment community….and should include wide representation from industry, regulatory authorities and standards bodies … The Member Body may be either:• a) the National Committee of the IEC; or• b) a body notified to the IEC by the National
Committee of the IEC.
RE Management Committee a delegation of up to three persons from each
Member Body…. (one vote per Member Body); the Chairman (with casting vote only); the Vice-Chairman (without vote); the Treasurer (without vote); the Executive Secretary (without vote); Chairmen of:
Committees established by the REMC(without vote); IEC TC 82: Solar PV energy systems (without vote); IEC TC 88: Wind turbines (without vote); IEC TC 114: Marine energy – Wave, tidal and other
water current converters (without vote); and the IEC General Secretary (without vote).
Deliverables/CA Solutions
• provide a global framework for independent assessment and certification of equipment and services associated with Renewable Energy applications.
• Types of Certificates have yet to be defined.
Thank You
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