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Low-voltage electrical appliances enter the stage of rapid development
In the fast-paced development of low-voltage electrical companies in China, two key factors deserve attention: product quality assurance and the transformation of low-voltage electrical products. Companies like Zhengtai and Delixi have set a strong example in this regard. Recently, Chen Junxi, Secretary General of the Zhejiang Electric Industry Association, emphasized the importance of these aspects.
User needs remain at the forefront of product development. In 2012, the total profit of China’s low-voltage electrical industry reached approximately 4.4 billion yuan, marking a 7.32% year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, the total import and export volume reached 5.509 billion U.S. dollars, rising by 5.33% compared to the previous year.
Modern power companies increasingly rely on electronic computer monitoring systems. As a result, there is a growing demand for high-performance, intelligent low-voltage circuit breakers that offer features such as protection, monitoring, testing, self-diagnosis, and display. This has pushed the industry toward system-level intelligence, with technology demands expanding into smart grids, electric vehicles, and microgrids. However, companies often prioritize practical solutions that ensure real-world application, making user experience a crucial factor in product design.
As a leading supplier of smart electrical appliances, Zhengtai focuses not only on component-level intelligence but also on system integration. When developing new products, the company takes into account the actual needs of various industries, including architectural design institutes, power supply companies, metallurgy, chemical engineering, and oil fields. For instance, an architectural institute requested an earth leakage circuit breaker that only triggers an alarm without cutting off power, to avoid inconvenience during fire-fighting operations. Zhengtai responded by developing a product that met this specific need.
The company gathers customer feedback through service centers and after-sales support, allowing it to better understand user requirements and tailor its products, pricing, and services accordingly. This customer-centric approach ensures that the company remains aligned with market expectations.
It’s clear that user demand plays a central role in shaping product development strategies. At the same time, the need for upgrading low-voltage electrical products is becoming more urgent.
After over half a century of growth, China’s low-voltage electrical industry has built a relatively complete industrial system, with an output value of about 20 billion yuan. The sector includes over 2,000 manufacturers, employing more than 400,000 people and offering over 1,000 product varieties.
Despite the market's expansion, competition among small and medium enterprises in the lower-end segment continues to intensify. While the domestic market is largely dominated by mid- to low-end products, high-end ones still face challenges in competing with foreign counterparts. According to Chen Junxi from China Power News, the first and second generations of low-voltage products are outdated, with poor performance and low profitability. The third generation also struggles to meet many real-world demands, particularly in terms of overcurrent protection speed and selective protection in distribution systems.
Analyzing the shortcomings of these early generations highlights the evolving market needs, technological trends, and industry standard developments—key drivers for the next generation of low-voltage products. Developing intelligent, distinctive, and independently developed products has become a top priority for most companies. Homogenized products lead to price wars and declining profits, so the demand for advanced low-voltage solutions is growing rapidly.
Despite rising material and labor costs in 2012, China’s low-voltage electrical industry achieved a 10% increase in output and a 15% rise in total industrial output value. Looking ahead, the industry expects the total output value to reach 40 billion yuan within the next four years.
The push for intelligent low-voltage products tailored to the terminal market presents both a great opportunity and a significant challenge. With the advancement of smart grid projects and the rapid pace of urbanization, the construction of intelligent power distribution networks will accelerate, creating a golden era for smart equipment and control systems.
As production technology improves, the next generation of low-voltage electrical products—featuring intelligence, modularity, and communication capabilities—will dominate the market. The share of mid- to high-end products is expected to grow further.
Under the backdrop of industrial restructuring and the shift toward a low-carbon economy, energy-efficient, material-saving, and high-performance products will gain more traction, fueling market growth and providing a rare chance for the industry to transform and upgrade.
Additionally, the rapid development of new energy sources is opening up new opportunities for the intelligentization of the low-voltage electrical industry. Products are now expanding into areas such as photovoltaic inverters, new energy control systems, distributed energy, energy storage, and DC switchgear. These applications offer comprehensive solutions and represent a new important growth area for the industry.