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EU expert group urges curbs on high-risk solar suppliers
Cybersecurity experts advising the European Commission say PV components and software from high-risk third-country suppliers should be restricted in all market segments, including plug-in systems, and that inverters should face third-party certification under the Cyber Resilience Act.
Oct 09, 2026
U.S. bulk-power equipment ban set to worsen critical transformer shortage
The executive order restricting foreign-made bulk-power equipment is expected to hit a market that has seen over $22 billion in imports since 2025. Analysis from Wood Mackenzie suggests restrictions on Chinese-built units will further strain a supply chain where power transformers and substations are already facing estimated shortages of 15% and 8%, respectively.
Energy sector in spotlight as cyberattack threat grows
The age of convergence describes the rapid connectivity in recent years as information and operational technology have come together in unprecedented ways. These two environments were historically kept separate, but as energy companies have rapidly modernised their networks to improve service delivery, these two worlds have converged. The result is complex cyber-physical systems that are difficult to secure.
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The real cybersecurity debate around chinese inverters is only just beginning
The European Commission’s move to restrict funding for projects using high-risk inverter vendors marks a turning point for solar cybersecurity. In this article, Uri Sadot, founder of SolarDefend and a longtime renewable energy cybersecurity specialist, explains why banning Chinese inverters may support Europe’s strategic independence, but will not solve the sector’s cybersecurity challenge. The road to greater security must include clear technical standards, stronger asset visibility and practical implementation of NIS2.
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