Solar container communication station inverter provided by North Korea

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.

Are China-made inverters a security risk?

[HANWHA QCELLS] Korea is taking concrete steps to assess the potential security risks posed by China-made inverters, key in solar panels and batteries, following the launch of a probe into the devices in the United States after some unexplained communication components were found inside.

Are Chinese-made solar inverters a supply-chain vulnerability?

Leading renewable energy operators worldwide are confronting a disturbing supply-chain vulnerability: undocumented communication modules found in Chinese-made solar inverters and batteries.

Are hidden radios in Chinese-manufactured inverters a threat?

Hidden radios in Chinese-manufactured inverters expose a real supply-chain vulnerability that could undermine grid stability and corporate reputation. Maya Security specializes in operational-technology resilience assessments, uncovering undisclosed hardware risks before they become emergencies.