With the rapid development of the new energy industry, connectors play a crucial role in many fields such as photovoltaic power generation, energy storage systems, charging piles, and new energy vehicles. As an internationally renowned brand, ABB connectors have been widely used in numerous new energy projects globally due to their excellent electrical conductivity, high protection level, and stable reliability. This includes key scenarios such as photovoltaic inverter interfaces, high-voltage fast-charging systems, and energy storage integrated equipment.
However, as the localization process of new energy projects accelerates, more and more companies are considering using domestic connectors to replace imported brands. In addition to focusing on the performance and stability of the product itself, "whether the certification is troublesome" has become one of the most concerned issues for companies in promoting the replacement of domestic products.
The certification advantages of ABB connectors in new energy projectsABB connectors have been serving the new energy, power, and industrial automation fields for a long time, and their products usually meet international mainstream certification standards, such as:
●UL (U.S.) Certification: Ensures product electrical safety in the North American market;
●CE (EU) Certification: In compliance with relevant EU electrical equipment directives.
●IEC standard test: covers key indicators such as voltage resistance, contact resistance, and protection level;
● RoHS/REACH environmental certification: meet material environmental requirements, adapt to the global market.
Therefore, ABB connectors are widely specified for use in new energy projects at home and abroad, especially in export-oriented equipment, with a ready-made certification system, which can significantly shorten the overall project's technical review and delivery cycle.
Challenges and Countermeasures of Domestic Connectors in New Energy Project CertificationWith the rapid advancement of domestic connector technology, many products have already been able to approach the performance of ABB. However, when promoting in the new energy field, enterprises often face several major challenges in the certification process:
The authentication cycle is relatively long.
Some domestically produced products lack international certifications and require additional inspections. The testing procedures for systems like UL and CE are relatively complex, especially when it comes to high-voltage and high-current applications, which place high requirements on the stability of product design.
The pass rate of one-time authentication is relatively low.
If the product design does not fully comply with international standards, it may fail to meet the requirements in dielectric strength, insertion and extraction life, or protection level tests, leading to delays in the certification process.
3. Customer specifies brand or standard
Some new energy projects (especially foreign-funded projects or export equipment) lock in specific brand certifications at the early stage of design. Domestic substitution requires the provision of complete certification documents and test reports, and even passing on-site reviews to enter the supply chain system.
Countermeasures and Suggestions:
预留技术参数空间 for certification in the initial design stage, aligned with international standards.
●Plan the certification route in advance, cooperate with qualified third-party laboratories to shorten the testing cycle;
Provide complete technical information and test data to give the project clients more confidence in advancing domestic substitution.
Chapter 3: Trends and Opportunities in Domestic Connector CertificationWith the strong support of national policies for the new energy industry, domestic connector brands are actively involved in the construction of certification systems. Now, many domestic products have passed international certifications such as UL, TÜV, and CE, and some brands have even launched customized products for scenarios such as photovoltaic, energy storage, and charging stations, providing more flexible options for new energy equipment enterprises.
In some new energy projects that focus on the domestic market, domestically produced connectors are gradually breaking through the original brand barriers and becoming the realistic choice of an increasing number of project parties, thanks to their advantages in cost, delivery time, and quick response to technical service.
The application of domestic connectors in new energy projects has gradually shifted from "technical experimentation" to "system integration." Although there are still certain challenges in the certification process compared to international brands like ABB, it is entirely possible to quickly pass certification and smoothly enter the new energy supply chain system by planning the certification route in advance, strictly controlling technical standards, and actively cooperating with third-party testing agencies.
If you are interested in the domestic substitute products for ABB brand connectors or have procurement needs, or if you have production or sales channels for these brand connectors' domestic substitutes and wish to engage in in-depth cooperation or communication, please contact:
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