Developing standards for electrical engineering
Voluntary standards for electrical engineering are developed by electrical engineering professionals in committees that bring together all stakeholders, with the public interest in mind.
The sector even has its own European and international standards bodies: CENELEC and the IEC. As technologies evolve, there is always a need for new best practices to serve as benchmarks. Within the broad family of electrical technology standards, there is the series of standards covering low-voltage electricity (NF C15-100), outdoor electrical installations (NF C17-200), and the prevention of electrical hazards during work on structures (NF C18-510).
The French Standardization Strategy for 2025–2030 devotes a section, among others, to the electrification of end-use applications, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. France will continue its involvement in various IEC Technical Committees (TCs), notably TC 57 (standards for smart grids, such as IEC 61850, facilitating energy automation and strengthening cybersecurity) and TC 120 (electric energy storage systems directly connected to the power grid, which are essential for optimizing the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power).
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