Marine Energy Conversion Systems Sectional Committee
India’s national standards body, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has established a dedicated committee to create quality norms for marine energy conversion systems. This marks a significant step in regulating and advancing ocean power.
Why It Matters
With India undertaking more marine energy installations, ensuring product and project quality through standardized guidelines grows important.
Currently, the domain lacks defined benchmarks allowing subpar components or inconsistent infrastructure.
The Committee
The new BIS technical panel on marine systems comprises experts from:
- National Institute of Ocean Technology
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- IIT Madras and IIT Bombay
- Central Electricity Authority
It held its first meeting on December 21st in Chennai.
Key Goals
The committee aims to frame holistic marine energy standards spanning:
- Technology specifications
- Safety protocols
- Environmental impact rules
- Performance metrics
- Quality control protocols
By consolidating cross-domain expertise, the group will create a knowledge hub guiding sustainable industry growth.
Signaling Intent
As India plans massive offshore wind and ocean power expansion, constituting this expert regulatory body signals proactive intent.
It demonstrates the priority on establishing clear benchmarks early for emerging renewables – learning from past renewable energy policy pitfalls.
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Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs