European Commission blocks funding for Chinese solar technology over security fears
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- The European Commission has blocked EU funding for Chinese-made solar inverters due to fears they could pose a security threat to Europe’s power grid.
- Solar inverters, which convert solar energy into electricity, are connected to the internet and can be accessed remotely, making them vulnerable to hacking.
- Experts warn that in a worst-case scenario, hackers could exploit remote connections to cause major blackouts across Europe.
- In 2024, 61% of all inverters imported into Europe came from China, with Huawei and Sungrow dominating global markets.
- Chinese manufacturers have supplied hardware for over 220 gigawatts of Europe’s installed solar capacity.
- Concerns intensified after reports that US officials discovered rogue communication devices inside some Chinese-made inverters.