India Bolsters Cybersecurity for Rooftop Solar Inverters
India has issued guidelines to strengthen cybersecurity for rooftop solar inverters. This move comes as the country aims to expand its rooftop solar capacity significantly in the coming years.
Initially, the directives focus on rooftop solar inverters, considered most vulnerable due to limited safeguards. India plans to cover 10 million houses with rooftop solar units by March 2027, with a cumulative capacity of 30 gigawatts.
The guidelines aim to prevent unauthorized control and protect sensitive data. Special SIM cards will be required for secure data sharing between inverters. Additionally, suppliers must connect their machines to a national software platform hosted in India.
Over 80% of rooftop solar inverters in India are made by Chinese companies, raising concerns about potential cybersecurity risks. The leading manufacturers, including global brands like SMA Solar Technology and GoodWe, along with strong domestic competitors, have not been publicly specified in detailed, official data.
India's new guidelines target rooftop solar inverters, with a focus on protecting sensitive data and preventing unauthorized control. As the country expands its rooftop solar capacity, these measures aim to ensure the security and reliability of its solar power equipment.
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