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Are Chinese solar power inverters connected to critical infrastructure grids?

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.

What are hidden communication devices in solar energy equipment?

U.S. energy officials have discovered hidden communication devices in solar energy equipment supplied from China. These are primarily inverters used to connect solar panels and wind turbines to power grids, as well as batteries, heat pumps, and chargers for electric vehicles.

Do Chinese inverters have a firewall?

Although the inverters are designed to allow remote access for updates and maintenance, utilities using Chinese versions usually use firewalls to prevent direct communication with the country.

Is Chinese inverter equipment undocumented?

Reuters analysts identified that the undocumented equipment has been found in multiple Chinese inverter models over the past nine months, with similar discoveries in battery storage systems from various Chinese manufacturers.

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