4 FAQs about Solar-powered communication cabinet generators disturbing residents

Are Chinese-made solar inverters a security risk?

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.

Could hidden communications equipment be found in Chinese-manufactured solar energy parts?

That has created a vulnerability that suddenly feels more real, as Reuters is reporting that experts have discovered hidden communications equipment in various Chinese-manufactured solar energy parts.

Can cellular radios be found in solar inverters?

The report cites US energy officials and warns that comms devices—including cellular radios—have been found in solar inverters, which are used to connect solar panels to electricity grids, and solar batteries acquired from multiple Chinese providers.

Why were solar power inverters disabled from China?

In November, solar power inverters in the U.S. and elsewhere were disabled from China, highlighting the risk of foreign influence over local electricity supplies and causing concern among government officials, three people familiar with the matter said.

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