Europe considers ban on Chinese solar inverters,
Europe is grappling with growing concerns over the cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese-made photovoltaic inverters,
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. As Europe balances energy security and economic considerations, the proposed toolbox aims to enforce risk assessments and limit remote access by high-risk vendors.
In 2023, 78% of all inverters installed in Europe came from Chinese vendors, with the overwhelming majority being made by Huawei and SunGrow, according to DNV, a risk consultancy. The report was commissioned by SolarPower Europe, an industry advocacy group.
A SolarPower Europe report warns that a cyberattack on just GW of inverter capacity could destabilize the European grid. In 2023, Chinese vendors supplied 70% of global secure solar inverters, with Huawei holding the largest market share. Recent developments have heightened scrutiny.
The report was commissioned by SolarPower Europe, an industry advocacy group. This market dominance can likely be explained by a combination of China's large manufacturing capacity and the comparatively lower prices of Chinese inverters compared to European ones.
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