The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) today issued a clear and urgent warning: Europe’s energy sovereignty is at serious risk due to the unregulated and remote control capabilities of PV inverters from high-risk, non-European manufacturers – most notably from China. Study by DNV provides the evidence.
This would involve: A comprehensive risk assessment of inverter manufacturers. A requirement that high-risk vendors must not be permitted to maintain an online connection to European electricity systems. Consideration of outright bans for such vendors from connecting to the grid.
In light of these findings, the ESMC calls for the immediate development of an EU “Inverter Security Toolbox”, modeled after the successful 5G Security Toolbox. This would involve: A comprehensive risk assessment of inverter manufacturers.
The risk is not theoretical. Modern inverters are required to be connected to the internet to fulfill essential grid functions or to participate in the power market. However, these connections also allow for software updates – meaning any manufacturer can alter the performance of these devices remotely.
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