Ghost in the machine? Rogue communication devices found in
While inverters are built to allow remote access for updates and maintenance, the utility companies that use them typically install firewalls to prevent direct communication back
While inverters are built to allow remote access for updates and maintenance, the utility companies that use them typically install firewalls to prevent direct communication back
Recent revelations concerning Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters have raised significant security concerns following the discovery of potentially harmful
In November, solar power inverters in the U.S. and elsewhere were disabled from China, highlighting the risk of foreign influence over local electricity supplies and causing
Recent findings indicate that these inverters may harbour undocumented communication devices, including cellular radios, which could create vulnerabilities by allowing
U.S. energy officials have intensified scrutiny of Chinese-manufactured components in renewable energy infrastructure after the identification of undocumented
U.S. energy officials are reportedly reassessing the security risks posed by Chinese-made components in renewable energy
Western nations have raised a security alert after US experts found "rogue communication devices" in Chinese solar power inverters, amid concern they could be used to
In November, solar power inverters in the U.S. and elsewhere were disabled from China, highlighting the risk of foreign influence over local electricity supplies and causing
Western nations have raised a security alert after US experts found "rogue communication devices" in Chinese solar power inverters,
U.S. energy officials are reportedly reassessing the security risks posed by Chinese-made components in renewable energy infrastructure after discovering hidden
Huawei accounted for 29% of the inverters that were sold in the world in 2022. While it left the U.S. market in 2019, its equipment is
U.S. energy officials have intensified scrutiny of Chinese-manufactured components in renewable energy infrastructure after the identification of undocumented
In a plot twist worthy of a techno-thriller, U.S. energy officials have uncovered rogue communication devices embedded within Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters.
Huawei accounted for 29% of the inverters that were sold in the world in 2022. While it left the U.S. market in 2019, its equipment is used in many places. European utilities
Recent investigations have uncovered the presence of undocumented communication devices within Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters and batteries,
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Solar panels are seen with a view of the neighbourhood and lower Manhattan in New York in this August 2022 file pic by Reuters. Western nations have raised a security alert after US experts found “rogue communication devices” in Chinese solar power inverters, amid concern they could be used to destabilise power grids.
In a grimmer scenario, the vulnerabilities could be exploited to disrupt or damage power grids by creating an imbalance between power generation and demand. The recent revelation that Chinese-made solar power inverters are playing host to rogue communication devices has set off alarm bells around the globe.
Huawei alone accounted for 29% of global shipments in 2022. While it exited the U.S. inverter market in 2019, it continues to supply other countries at scale. Philipp Schroeder, CEO of German solar developer 1Komma5, said his firm avoids Huawei products due to security risks.
While Huawei decided to leave the US inverter market in 2019 – the year its 5G telecoms equipment was banned – it remains a dominant supplier elsewhere. Huawei declined to comment. In Europe, exercising control over just 3 to 4 gigawatts of energy could cause widespread disruption to electricity supplies, experts said.