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Are inverters made in Korea?

Inverters include remote access capabilities to enable updates and maintenance, and they are also used in a range of appliances, including wind turbines, batteries, heat pumps and vehicle chargers. Up to 95 percent of inverters available in Korea are made in China, but they are shipped to Korea and sold under the brands of domestic companies.

What is a solar inverter?

Solar inverters, often referred to as the “brains” of solar power systems, convert direct current electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current electricity for use in homes, factories and the national grid.

Are Chinese-made inverters economically viable?

"Many firms rely on Chinese-made inverters as inverter production is not considered economically viable, as the business accounts for only a small portion of most companies’ operations," said a spokesperson for Hyosung Heavy Industries, adding that "no security-related issues have been detected in the products currently in use."

Did a cyberattack target Chinese-made solar components?

Concerns over Chinese-made solar components are also mounting in Europe, especially after a major blackout in Spain and Portugal on April 28 prompted speculation that a cyberattack targeting solar infrastructure may have been involved.