Experts have uncovered secret communication devices hidden in Chinese-made solar power inverters, raising serious alarms about potential sabotage of U.S. infrastructure in the event of
Every solar panel and battery connected to the U.S. energy grid relies on a device few people ever consider: the power inverter. In May of 2025, U.S. experts found undocumented
Chinese companies are required by law to cooperate with their government''s intelligence agencies, which could allow the government to skirt firewalls and switch off inverters remotely.
These communication capabilities are disclosed in what''s called a software bill of materials – a listing of the components that comprise the inverter package. The communication
U.S. energy officials have launched an investigation after discovering unauthorized communication equipment embedded within Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters connected
Often described as the “brain” of solar systems, these devices manage power output and grid communication. U.S. officials found communication modules in some Chinese-made inverters
U.S. energy officials have intensified scrutiny of Chinese-manufactured components in renewable energy infrastructure after the identification of undocumented communication devices
The report cites US energy officials and warns that comms devices—including cellular radios—have been found in solar inverters, which are used to connect solar panels to electricity grids,...
Over the past nine months, U.S. experts have identified these undocumented devices in solar power inverters and batteries from multiple Chinese suppliers during detailed security
In November, the Lithuanian government passed a law blocking remote Chinese access to solar, wind and battery installations above 100 kilowatts - by default restricting the use of Chinese...
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