IEC 60050-617:2009/AMD1:2011
(Amendment)Amendement 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 617: Organization/Market of electricity
Amendement 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 617: Organization/Market of electricity
Amendement 1 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International (IEV) - Partie 617: Organisation/Marché de l'électricité
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Oct-2011
- Technical Committee
- TC 1 - Terminology
- Drafting Committee
- AG 1 - TC 1/AG 1
- Current Stage
- PPUB - Publication issued
- Start Date
- 18-Oct-2011
- Completion Date
- 15-Aug-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview
IEC 60050-617:2009/AMD1:2011 is an Amendment to the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) Part 617, which focuses on the organization and market of electricity. Developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this standard provides unified terminology and definitions related to the structure, operation, and management of electricity markets and networks. The amendment incorporates new terms reflecting technological advances and market innovations within the electrical energy sector, supporting precise communication and alignment across the global energy industry.
Key Topics
This IEC amendment introduces and clarifies essential vocabulary for the modern electricity sector. Key terms and concepts added or updated include:
- Smart Grid: An intelligent electric power system utilizing information exchange, control technologies, distributed computing, and associated sensors and actuators. Smart grids integrate the actions of users and various stakeholders to ensure efficient, sustainable, economic, and secure electricity supply.
- Smart Metering: Technologies enabling the recording of energy use via metering devices, alongside communication and control links from the utility to the end-user's equipment.
- Demand Side Management (DSM): Processes intended to influence the quantity or pattern of electricity consumed by end-user customers, helping to balance supply and demand and improve energy efficiency.
- Demand Response (DR): Actions resulting from demand management initiatives, whereby electricity use is adjusted in response to supply conditions, often enabled by real-time data and control capabilities.
These standardized definitions support the clear interpretation of technical documentation, regulatory materials, and operational guidelines in the context of modern electricity markets and smart energy systems.
Applications
The terminology and concepts defined in IEC 60050-617 Amendment 1 are vital across multiple domains in the electrical energy sector. Key applications include:
- Regulatory Compliance: Utilities, energy suppliers, and market operators use these definitions to ensure consistency in reporting and communication with regulators and stakeholders.
- Smart Grid Implementation: Clear shared vocabulary accelerates the deployment of smart grid technology, facilitating integration of distributed energy resources, advanced metering, and grid automation.
- Demand Management Programs: Engineers and program managers rely on these terms when designing and executing DSM and DR initiatives, ensuring industry-wide understanding and interoperability.
- Technical Documentation and Standards Development: Manufacturers, consulting engineers, and policy makers reference these terms when creating technical documentation, tender specifications, and new standards, promoting uniform language throughout the energy value chain.
- Education and Training: Universities and professional training programs adopt standard terminology to harmonize course content and professional development within the rapidly evolving electricity market sector.
Related Standards
For organizations and professionals seeking comprehensive understanding and alignment in the electricity market and network domain, the following standards are closely related to IEC 60050-617 Amendment 1:
- IEC 60050 Series: The full International Electrotechnical Vocabulary, covering diverse electrotechnical fields.
- IEC 60050-601: Addresses generation, transmission, and distribution in power systems.
- IEC 61970 & IEC 61968: Standards for energy management system application program interfaces and distribution management systems, supporting interoperability within smart grid and utility communications.
- IEC 62056: Focuses on data exchange for meter reading, tariff, and load control.
- IEEE 2030 Series: Provides guidelines for smart grid interoperability and integration of energy technology and information technology systems.
- ISO/IEC 30100 Series: Basics and framework for smart grid user interface and management.
By adhering to standardized vocabulary and definitions, the electrical energy market enhances clarity, safety, efficiency, and innovation, supporting the evolution towards intelligent, responsive, and resilient energy systems.
For more information or to access the official IEC 60050-617 Amendment 1 publication, visit the IEC Webstore.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60050-617:2009/AMD1:2011 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendement 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 617: Organization/Market of electricity". This standard covers: Amendement 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 617: Organization/Market of electricity
Amendement 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 617: Organization/Market of electricity
IEC 60050-617:2009/AMD1:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.27 - Energy and heat transfer engineering (Vocabularies); 01.040.29 - Electrical engineering (Vocabularies). The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60050-617:2009/AMD1:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60050-617:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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IEC 60050-617
Edition 1.0 2011-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary –
Part 617: Organization/Market of electricity
Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International –
Partie 617: Organisation/Marché de l'électricité
IEC 60050-617:2009/A1:2011
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IEC 60050-617
Edition 1.0 2011-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary –
Part 617: Organization/Market of electricity
Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International –
Partie 617: Organisation/Marché de l'électricité
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX F
ICS 01.040.29; 01.040.27 ISBN 978-2-88912-755-9
– 2 – 60050-617 Amend. 1 IEC:2011
AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le comité d'études 8 de la CEI: Aspects système de
la fourniture d'énergie électrique, avec la collaboration du comité d'études 1 de la CEI:
Terminologie.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
1/2173/FDIS 1/2179/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cet amendement et de la publication de base ne seront
pas modifiés avant la date de stabilité indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date,
la publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
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FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 8: Systems aspects for
electrical energy supply, in collaboration with IEC technical committee 1: Terminology.
The text of this amendment is based upon the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
1/2173/FDIS 1/2179/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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60050-617 Amend. 1 IEC:2011 – 3 –
SECTION 617-04 – CONNEXION ET FOURNITURE
SECTION 617-04 – CONNECTION AND SUPPLY
Ajouter, après l’article 617-04-12, les nouveaux articles suivants:
Add, after the entry 617-04-12, the f
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