Investigators Discover Hidden Communications Devices in US Solar
Over the past nine months, forensic security teams have logged multiple brands of Chinese solar inverters containing hidden wireless communication equipment. Investigators have also
Over the past nine months, forensic security teams have logged multiple brands of Chinese solar inverters containing hidden wireless communication equipment. Investigators have also
U.S. security experts have reportedly uncovered undocumented communication devices inside Chinese-made solar power inverters — hardware that''s widely used to support
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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.
U.S. experts have allegedly found rogue communication devices, including cellular radios, in Chinese-made solar inverters and batteries over the past nine months. These undocumented devices create additional communication channels that could bypass firewalls remotely, posing significant security risks.
Energy security experts warn that coordinated remote manipulation of these devices could destabilize power grids and trigger widespread blackouts, particularly as Chinese-made inverters now control a substantial portion of renewable energy capacity in the United States and Europe.