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Are foreign-made solar farm inverters a threat?

Foreign-made solar farm inverters are a threat to the U.S. power grid, warned a new report by a former U.S. Homeland Security secretary.

Are solar inverters a cyber risk?

Historically, cyber risk for solar was relatively minor, given how few systems were deployed and because most solar inverters did not communicate for monitoring or control. However, as more solar is installed and inverters become more advanced, this risk grows. Inverters are the interface between solar panels and the grid.

Are solar photovoltaic inverters at risk?

Operating-technology (OT) devices like solar photovoltaic inverters, when connected to the Internet, are at higher risk relative to stand-alone OT devices. They must be able to prevent, detect, and respond to unauthorized access or attack.

Are PV inverters a threat to the electricity grid?

In a document published on the Dutch parliament's website, Jetten said that Internet of Things devices such as PV inverters can pose a risk to the electricity grid. “To mitigate the risks of these devices, we focus on prevention, awareness, and additional legislation that makes products more resilient to digital attacks,” he said.

Are PV inverters a cybersecurity threat?

A company spokesperson told pv magazine that the problem has since been resolved. The state-run Dutch Radiocommunications Agency has launched an investigation into whether PV inverters pose a threat to the cybersecurity of the electricity system in the Netherlands, according to Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten.

What happens if a solar inverter is hacked?

Inverters are the interface between solar panels and the grid. If the inverter’s software isn’t updated and secure, its data could be intercepted and manipulated. An attacker could also embed code in an inverter that could spread malware into the larger power system.