China Has Secretly Installed Kill Switches in Solar Panels

China Has Secretly Installed Kill Switches in Solar Panels

Using the rogue communication devices to skirt firewalls and switch off inverters remotely could destabilise power grids, damage energy infrastructure and trigger blackouts

US finds 'kill switches' on solar panels sold by China - sparking fears of energy grid attack

Engineers on American solar farms have discovered secret switches installed in Chinese-manufactured parts which could wreak havoc on Western power grids.

Chinese 'kill switches' found in US solar panels which could 'cause blackouts'

"Rogue communication devices" have been found in US solar farms, reports said

Secret communication equipment has been found in Chinese-made solar panels in the United States, Reuters reports. The so-called 'kill switches' could be used to sabotage energy networks from a distance. The discovery is causing concern, also in Europe.

Ed Miliband issued urgent warning after Chinese 'kill switches' found in US solar farms

Ed Miliband issued urgent warning after Chinese 'kill switches' found in US solar farms - Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is facing urgent calls to halt the rollout of renewable energy in the UK after Chinese "kill switches" were discovered hidden in American solar farms

Chinese ‘Kill Switches’ Found in US Solar Farms

by Will Jones, Daily Sceptic: Chinese ‘kill switches’ have been found hidden in American solar farms, prompting calls for Ed Miliband to halt the rollout of renewables over security concerns. The Telegraph has the story. On Thursday, the Energy Secretary was urged to impose an “immediate pause” on his green energy blitz to review whether UK solar […]