U.S. officials Investigating Rogue Communication
U.S. energy officials have launched an investigation after discovering unauthorized communication equipment embedded within
Following the discovery of unknown communication devices in Chinese solar inverters, US energy authorities want to reassess their risk. During the investigation of inverters from China by experts in the USA, undocumented communication devices were found in some devices.
U.S. energy officials have launched an investigation after discovering unauthorized communication equipment embedded within Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters connected to critical infrastructure grids across the country.
These inverters, which are essential components that convert direct current from solar panels into alternating current usable by the electrical grid, were found to contain undocumented cellular radio devices not disclosed in product specifications or technical documentation.
These inverters link solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries to electric grids and are primarily manufactured in China. While they are designed for remote updates, U.S. utilities typically install firewalls to prevent unauthorized access.
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