4 FAQs about Pyongyang construction of solar-powered communication cabinet inverter

Are Chinese solar power inverters Rogue?

However, rogue communication devices not listed in product documents have been found in some Chinese solar power inverters by U.S experts who strip down equipment hooked up to grids to check for security issues, the two people said.

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.

What is a solar inverter?

Solar inverters, often referred to as the “brains” of solar power systems, convert direct current electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current electricity for use in homes, factories and the national grid.

Does a solar power inverter have a manual?

A team of engineers in the U.S. took apart a solar power inverter. It looked like any other—sleek, compact, humming with the promise of sustainability. But buried deep inside, they found something that wasn't supposed to be there. It wasn't in the manual. It wasn't listed in any documentation.

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