European Copper Institute to host TC 64 and TC 82 JWG32
In February, the European Copper Institute (ECI) hosted a three-day JWG32 work meeting at their facility in Brussels. JWG32 is a joint working group between TC 64 and TC 82.
JWG32 is answering the solar photovoltaic industry and the electrical contractors need to have only one document gathering all requirements on electrical installation within the IEC 60364 frame. JWG32 currently develops Edition 3 of IEC 60364-7-712 for Low voltage electrical installations. Part 7-712 regards the requirements for special installations or locations – Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems.
The current CDV received 401 comments requiring the team to meet frequently at hosted locations to resolve the comments. The FDIS is expected in Q3, and the final release to be issued in Q1 of 2025.
Twelve experts attended the Brussels’ meeting. Their delegation ranges from PV module and invertors manufacturers, manufacturers of safety devices and installers providing a holistic and comprehensive community of experts to develop this IEC 60364-7-712. ECI provided the meeting facilities, and they offered an evening dinner at which IEC President Jo Cops attended and expressed appreciations for the work done during a speech. The experts could also enjoy a Belgian beer tasting facilitated by a Zythologist.
The BEC would like to show gratitude to ECI for the hospitality, providing the use of their facilities and making the stay for experts special.
About ECI: Based in Brussels, the European Copper Institute (ECI) is the leading advocate for the copper industry in Europe.
ECI are member of TC8, TC20, TC64, TC82, TC111 and CEN/CLC JTC10