According to Reports, a growing unease has surfaced among Western nations after embedded “kill switches” were reportedly found within components of Chinese-manufactured solar technology used in the United States....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Engineers discovered these hidden elements while examining inverters — crucial devices that connect solar systems to power grids — raising fears that China could, if provoked, shut down energy infrastructure in the West.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!While inverters are designed to permit remote maintenance and updates, investigators have uncovered unlisted communication modules in some units.
These rogue devices, according to sources familiar with the inspections, could potentially bypass protective firewalls and allow unauthorized remote control, presenting a severe vulnerability to national power grids. “That effectively means there is a built-in way to physically destroy the grid,” one source stated.
These revelations come amid increasing scrutiny of the heavy reliance on Chinese-made hardware in renewable energy projects across the US, UK, and EU.
Britain’s solar power infrastructure incorporates components from multiple nations, including China, though it’s yet unclear if the same compromised technology is active in the UK.
US investigators also reportedly found unauthorized cellular communication components in energy storage batteries supplied by Chinese firms over the past nine months.
Yet, the manufacturers linked to these devices have not been publicly identified. Despite this, the US government has not officially acknowledged the findings.
Mike Rogers, former head of the NSA, warned that such hardware could give China the leverage to disrupt critical infrastructure in times of geopolitical conflict.
Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy noted the challenge of verifying product specifications and committed to enhancing disclosure protocols like the Software Bill of Materials to close such security gaps.
The Chinese Embassy in Washington pushed back, claiming that “distorting and smearing China’s infrastructure achievements” under the guise of national security was unwarranted.
In the UK, a review is underway to evaluate the presence of potentially compromised Chinese technology in its energy network. Shadow energy minister Andrew Bowie has urged an immediate review, stating that Ed Miliband’s current renewable energy strategy poses risks.
“It is essential that an immediate pause and review is carried out to ensure the safety and security of our energy system,” Bowie said.
Despite mounting concerns, the UK continues its push to expand solar energy adoption, including plans for solar installations on rooftops, parking lots, and all new homes by 2027.
China’s dominance in solar inverter production is well documented, with Huawei, Sungrow, and Ginlong Solis together accounting for over half of global inverter shipments in recent years. Although Huawei exited the US market in 2019 after facing national security restrictions, it remains a key supplier elsewhere.
European energy leaders are now grappling with what this dominance means for their future. Philipp Schroeder, CEO of German solar firm 1Komma5, explained that with the scale of renewable expansion, even a partial deactivation of Chinese-supplied inverters could now pose a significant risk to energy stability.
