What is a new EU Regulation on external power supplies?
On March 2, , the European Commission published a revised draft of the regulation on the ecodesign requirements for external power supplies. The scope of application has been extended and will in future also include battery chargers for device batteries, wireless chargers and charging pads as well as USB Type-C cables.
How many external power supplies are there in the EU?
In , 1.7 billion external power supplies (EPS) were in use in the EU27, of which 75% for residential use, on average 6.5 units per EU household. They converted 48 TWh/a of electricity from the 220V mains to the input needed by the powered products.
Are 'external power supplies' covered by EcoDesign regulations?
Known as ‘External Power Supplies’, these products are covered by ecodesign regulations that are about to be updated. The European Commission has just published a draft revision of this legislation. What does the draft get right, and what must still be improved?
Should external power supplies be included in Directive /53/eu?
Accordingly, the requirement should also be extended to external power supplies that power a wider range of products beyond those covered by Directive /53/EU in order to maximize interoperability.
What are external power supplies?
External power supplies are one of the product groups listed in the working plan. The Commission established ecodesign requirements for external power supplies in Regulation (EC) No 278/. Pursuant to this Regulation the Commission should review it in the light of technological progress.
What has the Commission done about external power supplies?
The Commission has reviewed Regulation (EC) No 278/ and analysed the technical, environmental and economic aspects of external power supplies as well as real-life user behaviour. The review was carried out in close cooperation with stakeholders and interested parties from the Union and third countries.
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