US 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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