cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/34531692
US energy officials have found unexplained communication equipment inside some Chinese-made inverter devices.
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Reuters reported the presence of undocumented and “rogue” communication devices in a number of Chinese-made solar inverters. These could potentially introduce unregulated and undocumented remote communication channels to the inverters, by which an actor could remotely bypass the cybersecurity firewalls that utility companies use to prevent direct communication back to China.
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This is an easy smear to make if no one can verify anything, because no product is mentioned.
Are you a lost tankie?
Hey buddy, you should have further insight into what you’re commenting on before you make highly regarded statements.
I know a few things about PV equipment. Nearly all modern inverters have communication systems for mointoring the system’s output so you can determine whether panels stop working or if the inverter is on the fritz. Nobody except maybe a private homeowner would want an inverter that doesn’t communicate. Also what would the Chinese government get from disrupting PV equipment? No grid is going down because PV isn’t working. Remember the sun isn’t always shining. As of now these allegations are just that, allegations.
I just said something obvious. Some American asshole took a shit on some European sidewalk. Garbage you wish to be true, would have more substantive credibility if the accusation were specific and verifiable.
Propaganda is too easy, when you’re this gullible.