ULSE Accelerates Smart Grid Innovation Through Strategic Partnership With ISUW

Day 1: BIS-IEC-IEEE Standardization Coordination Workshop, March 18

UL Standards & Engagement moderated the session, “Emerging Smart Energy Technologies and Standardization Landscape,” at the 9th edition of the joint Bureau of Indian Standards, International Electrotechnical Commission, and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standardization Coordination workshop. This workshop has historically brought together key experts working on standardization initiatives, aiding in the finalization and adoption of standards published by BIS, IEC, IEEE, and the International Organization for Standardization in India.

The discussions emphasized the need for standards in safety and cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of collaboration among standards development organizations. Additionally, there were discussions around the BIS-adopted IEEE 1547, IS series, which included references to UL1741, Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources.

Day 2: Indo-US Bilateral High-Level Roundtable, March 19

ULSE organized a roundtable discussion in collaboration with the India Smart Grid Forum, US Commercial Services, and BIS. The session focused on the role of international harmonization in driving a safe and secure smart grid.

Sonya Bird, ULSE Vice President of International Standards, set the context, followed by a keynote address from A.K. Rajput, Former Member-Power Systems at the Central Electricity Authority. V. Manjunath, ULSE Regional Manager, moderated the session, which included regulators, academics, IEEE representatives, IEC experts, and other key stakeholders, including the Solar Energy Corporation of India.

Active participation by Dr. Miguel Martinez, Senior Business Manager at UL Solutions, and a ULSE technical committee member reinforced collaborative efforts between UL Solutions and ULSE.

ULSE aims to harmonize standards and best practices for smart grid development by continuing to engage in events focused on improving smart energy. These efforts are crucial for promoting global trade and cooperation, ultimately driving innovation and sustainability in the smart grid sector. In the near future, BIS, IEEE, and ULSE will work together to prepare a report for submission to all key stakeholders and regulators.