ESMC Warns of Cybersecurity Risks in Europe''s
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has issued a stark warning, highlighting a critical threat to Europe''s energy
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.
Critics argue that banning Chinese inverters could raise costs and disrupt supply chains, as European alternatives are 30-50% more expensive. The European Commission is assessing cybersecurity risks in the solar value chain, with the ESMC advocating for measures like Lithuania's 2023 ban on Chinese inverters.
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.
Europe is grappling with growing concerns over the cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese-made photovoltaic inverters, prompting discussions about restricting high-risk suppliers from connecting to its power systems.
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