Connected power inverters face US market ban over cyber risk

In addition to robots, the FCC’s covered‑goods list now includes connected power inverters built abroad. Officials warned that remote connectivity could let foreign companies shut down the equipment, extract operational data, or hand over access to foreign governments. As the United States relies more on inverter‑based energy systems, the vulnerability could undermine the national power grid. The commission said it will work closely with national‑security agencies to safeguard critical supply chains.