Europe EditionHidden Communication Devices in Chinese Solar Equipment Raise Global Security Concerns
- Rogue communication devices not documented have been found inside some Chinese-made solar power inverters since mid-2024, raising security concerns globally.
- The discovery follows ongoing U.S.-China tensions and concerns about vulnerabilities in critical renewable energy infrastructure, with exact device numbers and intent remaining unclear.
- Experts warn these hidden cellular radios could bypass firewalls, remotely switch off inverters, alter settings, destabilize grids, and cause widespread blackouts affecting power stability.
- Huawei leads inverter production with 29% global market share in 2022, while U.S. And European authorities respond with legislation and supply chain efforts to limit Chinese influence over energy grids.
- These events have prompted U.S. Energy officials and NATO allies to reassess strategic dependencies and accelerate domestic manufacturing to reduce risks to critical infrastructure.
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Is Xi Jinping Controlling Chinese Made Solar Panels In The US? - CleanTechnica
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Sunly and Enefit Green: We Have Mitigated the Risks Arising From Chinese Inverters
The inverters of Estonian solar energy companies Sunly and Enefit Green come from China, but the companies say they have mitigated the risks arising from this. According to Elering, Estonia's readiness to cope with unexpected events has improved with the construction of synchronous compensators and the launch of reserve markets.
BUSTED: Hidden Communication Devices Found in China-Made Solar Panels
Sabotage hiding in plain sight? Well, US engineers just made a shocking discovery! Undocumented communication modules were found in Chinese made solar panels and batteries. The rogue parts create hidden channels that could bypass firewalls remotely. Looks like Trojan horses come in all shapes and sizes. Sources warn of potentially terrible hacking risks. So are these panels able to be turned off remotely? It would seem, as kill switches have als…
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