Renewable energy: Driving the transition to a sustainable world
As the world transitions toward a low-carbon future, technology is leading the charge, unlocking scalable solutions for a greener planet.
Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro are pivotal for sustainable development. ISO standards in this area focus on maximizing efficiency and reliability of these technologies. They ensure that renewable energy systems are designed and operated to provide a stable, sustainable power supply while minimizing environmental impacts.
Insights
Carbon footprint: Measuring and reducing our environmental impact
Companies are increasingly becoming aware of their carbon footprint and its intrinsic link to energy use. But exactly what is a carbon footprint, and how can renewable energy reshape the business landscape?
Energy storage: Powering the future of renewable energy
From the compact lithium-ion battery powering your e-bike to colossal grid-scale solutions that can keep entire neighbourhoods humming, energy storage is the secret sauce making renewable energy reliable around the clock.
Top standards
Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines — Vibration condition monitoring
Part 7: Diagnostic techniques for machine sets in hydraulic power generating and pump-storage plants
Solar energy — Specification and classification of instruments for measuring hemispherical solar and direct solar radiation
Solar energy — Calibration of pyranometers by comparison to a reference pyranometer
Solar heating — Domestic water heating systems
Part 2: Outdoor test methods for system performance characterization and yearly performance prediction of solar-only systems
Solar heating — Domestic water heating systems
Part 5: System performance characterization by means of whole-system tests and computer simulation
Solid biofuels — Determination of fines content in pellets