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Comparison of Ecodesign Requirements for Electronic and Electrical Products
In the 45th Journal in March 2024, there is introduction about the eco-label guide for electronic and electrical products with the detailed information about the US EPEAT and Swedish TCO certifications. In this Journal, we will focus on several international ecological regulations/certifications...Read more -
Brief Introduction to Grid Connection Requirements for Energy Storage Systems in Various Countries
The application scope of energy storage systems currently covers all aspects of the energy value stream, including conventional large-capacity power generation, renewable energy power generation, power transmission, distribution networks, and power management at the user end. In practical applic...Read more -
UNECE：New Edition of UN GTR No.21 and UN GTR No.22 Released
In August 2024, UNECE officially released two new editions of United Nations global technical regulations, namely UN GTR No. 21 Measurement of System Power of Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Pure Electric Vehicles with Multi-Motor Drive - Electric Drive Vehicle Power Measurement (DEVP) and UN GTR N...Read more -
EU Regulations/Directives on Chemical Substance Requirements
Background With the development of technology and the acceleration of industrialization, chemicals are widely used in production. These substances may cause pollution to the environment during production, use, and discharge, thereby disrupting the balance of the ecosystem. Some chemicals with ca...Read more -
Taiwan’s Home Energy Storage Systems and Energy Storage Converters are planned to be included in mandatory inspections
The Administration Group of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan held a special meeting on May 22, 2024 to discuss the necessity of making home energy storage systems mandatory. Finally, the meeting decided to include small househ...Read more -
Brief Introduction to Grid Connection Requirements for Energy Storage Systems in Various Countries
The application scope of energy storage systems currently covers all aspects of the energy value stream, including conventional large-capacity power generation, renewable energy power generation, power transmission, distribution networks, and power management at the user end. In practical applic...Read more -
New Access Requirements for Electric Cycling Equipment in NSW
With the popularity of electric cycling equipment, lithium-ion battery-related fires are occurring frequently, 45 of which occur in New South Wales this year. In order to enhance the safety of electric cycling equipment and the lithium-ion batteries used in them, as well as reduce the risk of fi...Read more -
Progress of the EU’s new Battery Law delegated act
The progress of the delegated acts related to the new EU Battery Law is as follows S/N Initiative Plan for Summary 行为Type of act 1 Batteries for electric vehicles – carbon footprint label classes (delegated act) 2026.Q1 The Battery Regulation includes life-cycle carbon footp...Read more -
Introduction to the European Green Deal and Its Action Plan
What is the European Green Deal? Launched by the European Commission in December 2019, the European Green Deal aims to set the EU on the path to a green transition and ultimately achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives ranging from climate, ...Read more -
Implementation of the Parental Controls Law on Connected Devices in France
Background On March 2, 2022, France enacted the Law No. 2022-300, titled “Parental Control Law over Internet Access,” designed to reinforce parental controls over minors’ access to the Internet, in order to better protect children against harmful content on the Internet and safeguard their physi...Read more -
Introduction of the EU Universal Charger Directive
BACKGROUND Back on April 16, 2014, the European Union issued the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED), in which Article 3(3)(a) stipulated that radio equipment should comply with the basic requirements for connection with universal chargers. The interoperability between radio equipment and...Read more -
FAQs on UL 9540B
Recently, UL released the outline for UL 9540B Outline of Investigation for Large-Scale Fire Test for Residential Battery Energy Storage Systems. We anticipate many questions and are therefore providing answers in advance. Q: What is the background for the development of UL 9540B? A: Some Auth...Read more