The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has awarded Verdant Power’s Director of Technology Performance Jonathan Colby with its ‘1906 Award’.
The award is given annually to technical experts from around the world whose work has made significant contributions to the IEC and the electrotechnical industry.
Jonathan Colby said: “The work of the IEC often goes unnoticed to the general public, but it is absolutely crucial to the safe and reliable operation of technologies and systems around the world. To be recognized from among so many incredible contributors to the IEC is truly an honor.”
Colby joined IEC in 2008 as US subject matter expert on marine energy.
He serves as Chair of the Marine Energy Operational Management Committee (ME-OMC) of the IEC’s Conformity Assessment System for Renewable Energy (IECRE).
The ME-OMC is currently comprised of eight member bodies from Asia, North America and Europe and is actively developing unique certification products for the marine energy sector.
IEC is an organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies
Verdant Power is a New York-based company which develops projects and technology that deliver clean energy from the currents of oceans, rivers and manmade channels.
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