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Experts Warn: Chinese Inverters Risk U.S. Power Grid Security

12/11/2025

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Experts warn Chinese-made inverters used by U.S. power utilities may be vulnerable to cyber attacks, risking blackouts.
A Strider Technologies report finds 85% of U.S. utilities rely on inverters linked to the Chinese government.
Rogue communication devices in these inverters could let hackers bypass security.
Over 50 House Republicans urged the Commerce Secretary to block imports and curb reliance.
The Energy Department supports assessing product capabilities to mitigate risks.

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Experts warn Chinese-made inverters used by U.S. power utilities may be vulnerable to cyber attacks, risking blackouts.
A Strider Technologies report finds 85% of U.S. utilities rely on inverters linked to the Chinese government.
Rogue communication devices in these inverters could let hackers bypass security.
Over 50 House Republicans urged the Commerce Secretary to block imports and curb reliance.
The Energy Department supports assessing product capabilities to mitigate risks.