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)

China Participation

China Member Body (IECEE, IECEx)China (CN) -Certification and Accreditation Administration

of the People's Republic of China, CNCA -Chinese National Committee of the IEC

Ms. Bo Yumin,Director General Department for International Cooperation of CNCA, and

Ms. Du Chunjing,Deputy Director Department for International Cooperation of CNCA

Division for International Organizations9 Madian East Road, Haidian District,Beijing 100088PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Ms Bo YuminTel: + 86-10-8226 2749Fax: +86-10-8226 0741Emailand Ms Du ChunjingTel: 86-10-8226 2669Fax:86-10-8226 0819Email

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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