Overview

• US engineers have discovered secret communication devices in Chinese-made solar inverters and batteries, raising concerns over potential remote sabotage of power grids.
• The Department of Energy is assessing risks and tightening procurement requirements to address vulnerabilities in renewable energy infrastructure.
• China denies allegations of malicious intent, calling them a distortion of its infrastructure achievements, while geopolitical tensions escalate.
• Chinese firms produce 78% of global solar inverters, highlighting Western dependence on Chinese technology in critical energy systems.
• UK and EU leaders are calling for immediate reviews of Chinese components in renewable projects as fears grow over cybersecurity and energy security risks.