New lighting standards

 A national amendment to existing IEC standards introduces a new “efficiency label” to facilitate the demise of inefficient lighting technologies… (more)

A step forward for global EV roll-out

The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and e8,a global organization of 10 world leading electricity companies, for the first time, have brought together all major stakeholders that need to collaborate to accelerate the global roll-out of EVs (electric vehicles)… (more)

Enabling safe and efficient lighting globally

Widespread commercial use of highly energy efficient lighting such as LEDs is recent. IEC International Standards have been instrumental in helping industry achieve high quality and safety levels for energy efficient lighting solutions, resulting in broad adoption… (more)

GIS assists with SA elections

The accurate positioning of voting stations within voting districts was an important factor in ensuring that the voting process proceeded smoothly on election day. Voting districts and stations were determined in accordance with provisions set out in the Electoral Act and focused on allowing the optimum number of voters unimpeded access to vote. Since 2004, the voters’ roll has grown by 2,5-million to 23,1-million and the IEC’s challenge was to analyse and amend voting districts and stations where necessary… (more)