CSA Certification for Photovoltaic Products

What is CSA Certification in Canada?

CSA stands for the Canadian Standards Association, established in 1919. It is a globally recognized authority in standards development, testing, and certification. As one of the largest standards organizations worldwide, CSA provides safety certifications for a variety of products, including electrical appliances, gas equipment, lighting, plumbing, electronics, medical devices, hazardous locations, industrial equipment, building materials, renewable energy systems, and consumer goods. Products like electronics and electrical appliances sold in the North American market must obtain safety certifications.

China JJR Laboratory is an authorized third-party CSA certification agency. Equipped with the capabilities for compliance testing of photovoltaic, storage, and charging products, the laboratory provides CSA certification services for these products. All testing is conducted in-house at JJR Laboratory, ensuring controlled timelines and cost advantages.

CSA Certification Service Scope for Photovoltaic, Storage, and Charging Products

1. EV Chargers (Electric Vehicle Chargers)

- AC Chargers: CSA C22.2 No.280-16 / UL2594

- DC Chargers: CSA C22.2 No. 346 / UL2202

- Charging Cables: CSA C22.2 No. 332 / UL2263

- Personal Protective Systems: CSA C22.2 No. 281.1 & 2 / UL2231-1 & -2

- Functional Safety: CSA C22.2 No. 0.8 / UL991 & UL998

- Charging Connectors: CSA C22.2 No. 282 / UL2251

2. PV Modules (Photovoltaic Modules)

- DC Photovoltaic Modules: CSA C22.2 61730-1, -2 / UL61730-1, -2

- DC Junction Boxes: CSA C22.2 62790 / UL3730

- Photovoltaic Connectors: CSA C22.2 No. 182.5 / UL6703

- Photovoltaic Cables: CSA C22.2 No. 271 / UL4703

3. PV/Energy Storage Inverters

- PV Inverters: CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 / UL1741

- Combiner Boxes: CSA C22.2 No. 290 / UL1741

- Functional Safety: CSA C22.2 No. 0.8 / UL991 & UL998

- Arc Fault Protection: CSA No.292-18, CEC-2015 Section 64-216 / UL1699B-2018, NEC-2017 Article 690.11

- Rapid Shutdown Devices: CSA No.330, CEC Section 64-218 / UL1741 Ed.3, NEC Article 690.12

4. Energy Storage Systems

- Battery Systems: ANSI/CAN/UL1973

- Portable Power Supplies: ANSI/CAN/UL2743

- Energy Storage Systems: ANSI/CAN/UL9540

- Battery Management Systems: CSA C22.2 No.340

- Energy Storage Connectors: UL4128

- Terminal Blocks: CSA C22.2 No. 65 / UL486A-486B

Why Pursue CSA Certification for Photovoltaic, Storage, and Charging Products?

1. Market Acceptance:

Over 40% of renewable energy products opt for CSA certification. It offers higher acceptance in the North American market compared to other local institutions.

2. Technical Authority:

As Canada’s standard-setting body, CSA offers authoritative insights into standards. CSA reports are highly regarded across industries.

3. Cost Efficiency:

Certification costs are more advantageous compared to UL certification.

4. Timelines:

Local testing and certification result in controlled project timelines.

5. Factory Audits:

Starting in 2024, audits are required only twice annually, providing an advantage over UL certification.

Our Advantages

1. Professional Guidance:

Expert engineers assist with unit classification, structural assessment, and factory audit preparation. They also guide factories in sample preparation for testing.

2. Pre-Testing Services:

Comprehensive pre-testing ensures your product passes CSA, UL, TUV, CQC, and other certifications on the first attempt, saving costs from retesting due to failures.

3. Localized Testing:

No need to send products overseas—testing is conducted entirely at our JJR Laboratory in China, ensuring full process control.

4. Transparent Process:

Clients can send technical representatives to our lab to witness the testing process in person, fostering direct communication and mutual learning.

5. Dedicated Support:

Our experienced engineering team provides one-on-one service throughout the certification process, significantly improving efficiency and success rates.