''Rogue'' communication devices found on Chinese
U.S. officials have discovered undisclosed communication devices on Chinese-made power inverters that were being used on solar
U.S. officials have discovered undisclosed communication devices on Chinese-made power inverters that were being used on solar panels, Reuters reported today based on anonymous sources within the federal government. The inverters are devices separate from power sources like solar arrays or batteries.
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.
CHINESE OFFICIALS CLAIMED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS PRC PLAYED ROLE IN US CYBERATTACKS: REPORT However, rogue communication devices not listed in product documents have been found in some Chinese solar power inverters by U.S. experts who strip down equipment hooked up to grids to check for security issues, the two people said.
U.S. energy officials are reportedly reassessing the security risks posed by Chinese-made components in renewable energy infrastructure after discovering hidden communication devices inside certain solar inverters.
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