Solar sabotage: Why Europe sees security risks in solar power
Key takeaways
- Europe's reliance on Chinese-made solar technology triggers cybersecurity warnings over possible remote access to power grids.
- The decision, which was confirmed on May 4, reflects growing concern in Brussels that Europe's dependence on Chinese green technology is making the bloc vulnerable to security threats.
- The Commission's ban is focussd on solar inverters, which are often described as the brain of a solar power system.
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Europe's reliance on Chinese-made solar technology triggers cybersecurity warnings over possible remote access to power grids. With EU funding curbs, the debate over the bloc's green energy strategy is heating up.
https://p.dw.com/p/5DMbx The EU is tightening the rules on buying some Chinese solar tech with the bloc's funds, while leaving existing systems in place Image: Ketty Beyondas/MAXPPP/picture alliance Advertisement The European Commission has moved to block EU funding for Chinese-made solar technology over fears it could pose a security threat to Europe's power grid and even cause major blackouts.
The decision, which was confirmed on May 4, reflects growing concern in Brussels that Europe's dependence on Chinese green technology is making the bloc vulnerable to security threats.