Hidden Chinese components in American solar farms

SOURCE www.telegraph.co.uk
Hidden Chinese components with 'kill switches' found in American solar farms, sparking calls for UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to review UK solar plants for similar risks.

Key Points

  • Hidden Chinese 'kill switches' discovered in American solar farms
  • Potential threat to grid security and energy infrastructure
  • Calls for review and pause on green energy rollout in the UK

Pros

  • Prompting a review of UK solar plants for similar risks
  • Raising awareness about potential threats to grid security

Cons

  • Possible compromise of grid security
  • Concerns about Chinese dominance in the market for power inverters