Accreditation & certification
World’s first and only accredited ocean energy test laboratory
EMEC is the world’s first and only ISO/IEC 17025 accredited test laboratory for ocean energy.
We are also the only designated Renewable Energy Testing Laboratory (RETL) for ocean energy globally, awarded by the IECRE (International Electrotechnical Commission – Renewable Energy System).
This international mark of quality enables us to provide independent, internationally-recognised performance assessment of tidal energy converters in compliance with IEC TC 114 Technical Specifications (precursors to international standards). For now, the RETL designation only covers tidal energy converters (IEC/TS 62600-200), however, the IECRE is in the process of expanding such a designation to cover wave energy converters and additional competence areas as well.
Our commitment to quality, H&S and the environment
EMEC is committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions, protecting the environment and delivering quality services consistently.
To uphold these values, we have developed a robust Integrated Management System (IMS) that meets the requirements of:
- ISO/IEC 17025 – General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management systems
- ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental management systems
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational health and safety management systems
Accredited services – available worldwide
Whether you’re testing at our world-renowned demonstration sites in Orkney or elsewhere in the world, we can support you with a power performance assessment: EMEC Accredited Services.
