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From left to right: DCU Water Institute director Prof Fiona Regan, Ray Alcorn (NSAI), NSAI CEO Geraldine Larkin, Technical Committee Chair Jonathan Colby, DCU Faculty of Science and Health Executive Dean Prof Blanaid White, and James Clarke (NSAI).

DCU and NSAI Co-Host Key International Meeting on Marine Energy Standardisation

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Earlier this month, in collaboration with the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), Dublin City University Water Institute co-hosted the upcoming plenary meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Technical Committee 114. Taking place in the Stokes Building, the event brought together delegates from around the world to advance global marine energy standardisation efforts.

On April 16th delegates gathered to discuss marine energy standards. Countries worldwide investing in wave and tidal technologies to diversify their energy sources. IEC/TC 114 plays a central role in this global momentum by developing international standards for marine energy conversion systems, including guidelines for their design, safety, performance measurement, and grid integration. These standards are crucial for supporting innovation, ensuring device reliability, and helping new technologies reach commercial viability.
 

Delegates attend the NSAI Technial plenary meeting
Delegates attend the technical briefing. Credit: Kryan O'Brien

This high-level gathering marks another milestone in Ireland’s ongoing leadership in the offshore renewables space, and DCU Water Institute's key role in this leadership effort.

Institute Director Prof Fiona Regan said:

“Ireland has made strong commitments to harnessing its vast offshore renewable energy resources, including wave and tidal power. DCU, along with the higher education sector has been central to these efforts, with active support of research, development and demonstration projects. We are honoured to host this important meeting and to help shape the future of marine energy through international collaboration and knowledge-sharing.” 

The Institute's aim is to improve and advance basic knowledge of physical, chemical, biological and engineering processes in aquatic systems; to enhance the understanding of human interactions and attitudes with water; to develop and promote improved methodologies for water management and; to inform policy based on a foundation of science, engineering and computing technologies. These goals will be met through knowledge and research partnerships, and will be underpinned by technology advances and policy.