Chinese Goods Report To China! Shocking Reuters Expose Explained
Chinese Solar Inverters Under Scrutiny: Rogue Devices Spark Security Fears
In a startling revelation, U.S. energy officials are investigating Chinese-made solar power inverters after discovering undocumented communication devices, including cellular radios, embedded within them, according to a May 14, 2025, Reuters report.
These inverters, critical for connecting solar panels and wind turbines to power grids, are predominantly produced in China by companies like Huawei, Sungrow, and Ginlong Solis. Similar rogue devices were also found in Chinese-made batteries over the past nine months, raising alarms about potential vulnerabilities in global energy infrastructure.
The concern lies in the devices’ ability to bypass firewalls, which utilities install to block direct communication with China. These undocumented channels could allow remote tampering—potentially enabling attackers to disable inverters, alter settings, or destabilize grids, risking widespread blackouts or infrastructure damage.
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“That effectively means there is a built-in way to physically destroy the grid,” one unnamed source told Reuters. The issue gained urgency after a November 2024 incident where a dispute between suppliers Sol-Ark and Deye led to inverters being remotely disabled from China, exposing the risk of foreign influence over Western power supplies.
The discoveries have sparked global concern. In Europe, where over 200 gigawatts of solar capacity rely on these inverters—equivalent to 200 nuclear power plants—the European Solar Manufacturing Council has called for rigorous audits and transparency in software components.
Estonia’s intelligence chief warned of blackmail risks if Chinese technology isn’t banned, while the UK is reviewing Chinese renewable tech. NATO has flagged China’s growing control over critical infrastructure as a strategic threat.
China’s embassy in Washington dismissed the allegations as “smearing” its infrastructure achievements, and the U.S. Department of Energy emphasized efforts to bolster domestic supply chains.
However, with Huawei alone holding 29% of the global inverter market in 2022, per Wood Mackenzie, the scale of reliance on Chinese tech is daunting. As investigations continue, the findings underscore a critical need to secure renewable energy systems against potential sabotage.
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