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Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese solar inverters
The ban, which sources say is being drafted by the Federal Communications Commission, may take effect as early as this year, and follows actions in Europe to restrict funding for projects that use inverters from “high-risk” suppliers.
Jul 01, 2026
German government considers cybersecurity measures against Chinese inverters
Germany is considering regulatory restrictions on Chinese inverters in energy infrastructure following a parliamentary inquiry, citing cybersecurity and critical infrastructure risks. The government is reviewing options including EU-level measures and expanded investment screening as part of broader de-risking efforts.
Atmoce integrates snow removal tech in microinverters
Atmoce has introduced Smart Snow Removal for its MI-series microinverters, using controlled low-power operation to gently heat PV modules and accelerate snow melt. The function is managed via a dedicated app with multiple operating modes and configurable limits, and has been tested with Longi to improve winter performance and system recovery.
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Inside Nextpower’s acquisition-driven expansion strategy
At The smarter E Europe in Munich, Nextpower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company’s transformation from a solar tracker specialist into a broader clean energy technology provider, explaining how recent acquisitions in inverters, battery storage and mounting systems fit into a customer-driven strategy.
Sungrow releases its first all-in-one battery inverter for residential use
Sungrow’s new PowerHarbor residential all-in-one hybrid inverter system offers 10–30 kW inverter power, 6–10 kWh modular LFP battery blocks, 1.6× PV-to-battery fast charging, AI-driven energy optimization, and up to 150% phase unbalance output.
Impacts of the EU inverter ban
The European Commission (EC) is restricting European Union funding to solar projects using Chinese-made inverters, due to the perceived risks of cyberattacks and blackouts. But are European suppliers ready to scale up production and challenge China’s monopoly? Andreas Walstad reports.
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The real cybersecurity debate around chinese inverters is only just beginning
The European Commission’s move to restrict funding for projects using high-risk inverter vendors marks a turning point for solar cybersecurity. In this article, Uri Sadot, founder of SolarDefend and a longtime renewable energy cybersecurity specialist, explains why banning Chinese inverters may support Europe’s strategic independence, but will not solve the sector’s cybersecurity challenge. The road to greater security must include clear technical standards, stronger asset visibility and practical implementation of NIS2.
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