U.S. inverter ban targets connectivity

The U.S. has banned new authorisations for foreign-produced utility-interactive solar inverters with wireless or wired connectivity, citing national security concerns. Existing approved inverters remain unaffected, but new models face import restrictions, forcing a rapid supply chain shift and increasing reliance on domestic manufacturing, which is expected to cover only 40% of demand through 2027.

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