Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters
Power inverters, which are predominantly produced in China, are used throughout the world to connect solar panels and wind turbines to electricity grids.
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Read more +Undocumented Devices In Chinese Solar Inverters Raise Security
U.S. experts, inspecting grid-connected equipment, found unlisted communication devices in Chinese-manufactured solar inverters and batteries over the past nine months.
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Read more +Chinese Made Solar Power Inverters Connected To US Power Grid
In a plot twist worthy of a techno-thriller, U.S. energy officials have uncovered rogue communication devices embedded within Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters.
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