Lloyd’s Register has been accepted as the world’s first Renewable Energy Certification Body (RECB) for marine energy by the International Electrotechnical Commission’s Renewable Energy System (IECRE).
With IECRE recognition as an RECB for the marine energy market, which refers to the energy harnessed from wave, tidal, river current or ocean thermal gradient sources, and the wind sector, LR is now able to certify complex hybrid renewable energy projects on behalf of the IECRE that involve multiple technologies, such as wind, wave and tidal.
As explained, through its RECB status, LR can conduct end-to-end certification activities for marine energy converters that seek compliance with the IEC 62600 technical specification and operational documents published by the IECRE.
Furthermore, LR can also support marine energy technology developers by providing independent assessment and certification, which uses IEC standards as its basis.
Lloyd’s Register’s new status as the world’s first IECRE Renewable Energy Certification Body for Marine Energy is a testament to our strong capabilities across a range of technical disciplines and our commitment to safety in the renewable energy market.
…Mark Darley, LR Marine & Offshore Director, said.
“Given the expected rapid growth of the marine energy industry, we anticipate the IECRE system will be widely adopted by the industry and become increasingly important in providing the assurance required by project stakeholders, which LR can provide, while ensuring this process adds value to projects,” Darley added.
For the records, IECRE is the global renewable energy conformity assessment system. The System addresses technology in three separate sectors : solar PV, marine and wind energy at a component, device or system type, and at the large utility project scale.
Marine energy is the newest of our renewable energy technologies in IECRE and our members have worked exceptionally hard to develop a robust conformity assessment system to meet the needs of this exciting emerging sector. IECRE is delighted to welcome Lloyd’s Register as its first renewable energy certification body (RECB) for technology qualification (TQ).
…Alistair Mackinnon, IECRE Chair, said.
