AFSEC
The African Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (AFSEC) was established in 2008 as a result of a collaborative effort among stakeholders to respond to the need for the harmonisation of electrotechnical standards to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the evolving pan-African power grid. AFSEC’s vision is to enhance Africa’s development and competitiveness through excellence in electrotechnical standardisation. This is achieved by encouraging and involving experts, young professionals, manufacturers, the private sector, academia, etc. in the development of standards through membership and participation in AFSEC Technical Committees.
These Technical Committee meetings provide guidance on topics such as Conformity Assessment, PV Grid Installation, Power System Automation Standards, etc. An overview of the guides is attached.
Guidelines for Grid Integration of Renewable Engery Generation in Africa
AFSEC GUIDE N°13
Created in 2026
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Guide to Powersystems Automation Standards
AFSEC GUIDE N°12
Created in 2025
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Technical Guidelines for Interconnection of Electrical Grids in Africa
AFSEC GUIDE N°11
Created in 2024
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Guide for Establishment of Electrotechnical Conformance Test Laboratories
AFSEC GUIDE N°10
Created in 2025
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Technical Guidelines for the Installation of Photovoltaic Mini-Grids
AFSEC GUIDE N°8
Created in 2024
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Guidance on Electromagnetic Field Exposure
AFSEC GUIDE N°7
Created in 2024
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Technical Guidelines for Electromagnetic Compatibility Overview of Power Quality
AFSEC GUIDE N°6
Created in 2024
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Technical Guidelines to Electromagnetic Compatibility for Medical Devices
AFSEC GUIDE N°4
Created in 2020
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Technical Guidelines for Low Voltage Electrical Installations
AFSEC GUIDE N°3
Created in 2020
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