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