Hidden devices found in Chinese-made inverters in
Unexplained communication devices have been found inside some Chinese-made inverter devices, according to a Reuters report. The
A growing wave of concern has emerged in the United States after American cybersecurity experts discovered hidden cellular communication components embedded in Chinese-made solar inverters installed across solar farms in the country.
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.
Over the past 9 months, undocumented communication devices (including cellular radios) have also been found in solar panels from several Chinese suppliers. The exact number of inverters and batteries tested, as well as the names of the suppliers, were not provided by the source.
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