Can Chinese inverter manufacturers remotely access Australia's 250MW solar-plus-storage project?

The Australian government has granted approval for Edify Energy’s 250MW solar-plus-storage project based in Victoria. Lithuania passed legislation to limit the ability of Chinese inverter manufacturers to remotely access the country’s solar plants.

Are Chinese solar inverters a security risk?

In the case of solar PV, this applies most obviously to Chinese inverter manufacturers. In theory, the digital and cloud infrastructure around inverters allows them to be remotely controlled, or turned off altogether, which can prove a security risk.

Why did 79 Lithuanian MPs vote on the Electricity Law?

According to Lithuanian reports, 79 MPs voted in favour of the amendment to the Law on Electricity, which will impose greater security measures on electricity generation and information management systems to insulate them from the influence of “hostile countries”, as designated by the country’s National Security Strategy.

What is PV moduletech Europe 2024?

PV ModuleTech Europe 2024 is a two-day conference that tackles these challenges directly, with an agenda that addresses all aspects of module supplier selection; product availability, technology offerings, traceability of supply-chain, factory auditing, module testing and reliability, and company bankability.