SolarPower Europe Urges EU to Tighten Cybersecurity Rules for Solar Infrastructure
SolarPower Europe has called on the EU to enforce strict cybersecurity awareness rules for solar infrastructure, including highway charging points and traffic cameras. This follows concerns raised by the US Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration about potential security threats from foreign-made inverters and batteries.
The warning from SolarPower Europe in May urged the EU to protect solar-powered highway infrastructure, such as chargers, weather stations, and traffic cameras. Meanwhile, the US has advised scanning for rogue devices in inverters and batteries. However, there have been no specific reports or suspicions from US authorities against particular manufacturers. India has started requiring reporting for inverters and distributed generation sites. China has implemented strict limits on foreign parties installing remotely controllable distributed energy resources onto its grid. This week, Czechia's cybersecurity office identified Chinese solar inverters in small power plants as a potential security threat. Cybersecurity expert Uri Sadot finds the US advisory frustratingly vague, lacking clear direction. Europe is currently assessing PV risk, with an accelerated risk assessment underway.
The call for enhanced cybersecurity in solar infrastructure comes as various countries, including the US and EU members, assess potential risks. While no specific manufacturers have been named, the warnings highlight the need for vigilance in protecting critical solar-powered systems.
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