IEC and IEEE advance global energy transformation through strategic standards cooperation
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) continue to play significant roles in shaping the global energy transformation through the development and promotion of standards that support environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and renewable energy integration.
These organisations have established standards that encourage companies to embed sustainability into their product development processes, helping to reduce environmental impacts while complying with regulatory frameworks and meeting stakeholder demands for sustainable progress. Their efforts are pivotal in guiding industries towards greener technologies and smarter energy management.
A notable development in this arena is the strategic cooperation between the IEC and major corporations such as Huawei, aimed at advancing the digital transformation of the electric power sector. In 2023, the IEC International Standards Promotion Center in Nanjing signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei to accelerate the digitalisation of electric power systems in China. This agreement facilitates regular meetings to discuss industry trends and challenges, enabling the joint development of standards and regulatory frameworks that reflect both successful domestic practices and international experience.
The collaboration seeks to establish a joint research and development mechanism for standards, promoting enhanced regulations that support the evolving needs of the electric power industry. This initiative reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and cooperation among industry stakeholders.
Further emphasising the momentum within the industry, during the Huawei Industrial, Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit held at MWC Barcelona 2025, Oleg Logvinov—Chair of the IEEE P2413.2, P1901.1 and P1901.3 Working Groups and CEO of IoTecha—presented the IEEE P2413.2 PDIoT standards architecture. He also outlined strategic initiatives of the IEEE P2413.2 Working Group, highlighting efforts designed to drive the ongoing digital transformation of the power industry.
The standards developed by IEEE and IEC are instrumental in supporting the evolution of global power systems into smarter, more efficient networks that integrate renewable resources and promote sustainable practices. Through such international collaboration, the energy sector is positioned to meet the challenges of sustainability and technological advancement, ultimately contributing to the global transition to cleaner energy solutions.
The Power Technology is reporting on these developments, underscoring the importance of standards-driven cooperation in enabling a sustainable and digitally advanced energy future.