U.S. heavily depends on Chinese inverters for renewable energy, posing grid security risks
Inverters' hardware, software, and firmware create potential attack vectors
Solar panels with Chinese parts raise controversy, despite reliable power during extreme events
American reliance on intermittent power sources and batteries introduces novel risks
China's role as a geopolitical rival amplifies concerns over grid security
Manufacturers' negligence in ensuring secure inverters is a pressing issue
Bruce J. Walker highlights China's threat per the U.S. intelligence community's 2023 assessment