世界的插头—插头的标准化
经验丰富的旅行者非常了解在世界各地需要使用许多不同的插头和插座。但是哪个插头是在哪里使用的呢？
第一次到外国旅游的人可能会发现这样一个问题：他们的剃须刀或吹风机是用不合适的配置把剃须刀或吹风机塞到插座上的，比如把方钉撞进插座的圆孔。
考虑到这个问题，IEC创建了一个即插即用的区域，这提供了实用性的信息。它解释了为什么事情是今天的样子，以及它们如何得到改善。它还提供了有关世界各地使用的插头、插座和电压的信息，以及可用的各种插头和插座的图示。
Seasoned travelers are well aware of the many different plugs and sockets in use around the world. But which plug is used where?
First-time travelers to foreign countries may only find out when confronted with the problem of trying to plug their razor or hair-dryer into a socket with an unsuitable configuration, like pounding a square peg into a round hole.
With this problem in mind, the IEC created a plug and socket zone that is both informative and practical. It explains why things are as they are today and how they might be improved. It also provides information on the plugs, sockets and voltage used around the world, along with illustrations of the various plugs and sockets available.
IEC与电能
独立选举委员会国际专家团体从一开始就伴随着电气和电子的发展。在能源生产方面，首先包括水力和传统的火力发电，如煤、天然气和石油；后来又增加了核能，今天从太阳、风和水中增加了可再生能源。在每一个阶段，IEC在制定国际传输、连接和使用标准方面都起了带头作用。它为诸如离网小规模可持续能源倡议等新兴系统的执行者提供了详细的技术指导。其主要驱动因素是安全、能源效率和系统兼容性，从而能够在任何需要的地方安全和经济地使用电气和电子产品和服务。IEC还管理有数千个测试实验室的合格评定系统，以证明部件、设备和系统符合其标准。独立选举委员会帮助维持电力供应。
The IEC international community of experts has accompanied electrical and electronic developments since the very beginning. For energy generation those included first hydro and traditional thermal power sources such as coal, gas, and oil; later nuclear was added and today renewable energy from the sun, wind and water. At every stage the IEC has led the way in establishing International Standards for transmission, connection and use. It provides detailed technical guidance for implementer of emerging systems such as off-grid small-scale sustainable energy initiatives. Its primary drivers are safety, energy efficiency and systems compatibility, thus enabling safe and economic use of electrical and electronic goods and services wherever they are needed.
The IEC also administers Conformity Assessment Systems with thousands of testing laboratories that certify that components, equipment and systems meet its Standards.
The IEC helps keep the power on.
