EU ban on Chinese inverters driven by cybersecurity, dependency risks
By Oscar Pandiello ( May 4, 2026, 12:13 GMT | Insight) -- The EU’s ban on Chinese inverters in renewable-energy projects involving EU funding is driven by cybersecurity and dependency risks, a European Commission official said Monday. The commission has evidence that inverters from high-risk countries could be used to disrupt the EU grid, while China’s dominance of production poses a security-of-supply risk. Advanced projects notified by May 15 and submitted for decision by Nov. 1 can continue under old rules.The EU’s decision to ban the installation of Chinese inverters in renewable energy projects reflects concerns over cybersecurity and dependency risks, a European Commission official said Monday....
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