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.

Solar energy: Harnessing the power of the sun

Solar energy, once a fringe player in the renewable energy game, has exploded onto the global stage, leading a revolution that promises to reshape everything.

Top standards

Energy audits — Requirements with guidance for use

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