The European Union has expressed serious concern about the dominance of Chinese giant Huawei in the solar inverter market. The EU calls for a ban on the use of 'high-risk suppliers' in solar systems due to fears of potential interference with the operation of energy grids. This information is shared by the publications 'Glavcom' and Politico.
Experts are outraged by the potential for remote control of inverters, which convert energy from solar panels into usable electricity. Such interference could lead to serious disruptions in the operation of the energy grid and even cause blackouts similar to those that recently occurred in Spain and Portugal.
Erika Langerova from the Czech Technical University warns that malicious actors could interfere with the network's operation, even ready to set it on fire.
Members of the European Parliament submitted a letter to the European Commission demanding urgent measures to protect critical infrastructures from 'high-risk suppliers'. Some countries have already taken measures, banning the use of Chinese components in solar power plants and initiating investigations in government structures.
Danger to the European technology sector
The dominance of Chinese companies in the field of solar energy systems has undermined confidence in the security of the EU's energy networks. Europe is becoming increasingly dependent on Chinese suppliers in the field of renewable energy, which threatens energy security.
The European Union is beginning to implement initiatives to identify and restrict 'high-risk suppliers' in various sectors, including digital infrastructure. This indicates serious relationships with Chinese companies like Huawei in the energy and technology sectors.
The security of energy networks in the European Union is threatened by the dominance of Huawei in the solar inverter market. Fears arise due to potential interference with the operation of energy grids and potential blackouts that could be caused by malicious actions. The EU is already taking measures to protect against 'high-risk suppliers' and is seeking to expand its control over critical infrastructures, as well as reduce dependence on Chinese companies in the field of renewable energy.