EU expels China from solar parks over remote blackout fears: the new front of the tech cold war (xataka.com)

• EU prohibits funding for solar projects using inverters from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
• Rationale: risk of cyberattacks and remote disconnection of critical grid infrastructure.
• Spain's heavy reliance (70% Chinese inverters) presents major implementation challenges.

"The EU has banned the use of Chinese-made inverters in EU-funded solar projects to prevent potential remote shutdown of the power grid. The ban, effective November 2026, also covers battery energy storage systems. Chinese firms like Huawei and Sungrow dominate the global market, but the EU aims to replace them with alternatives from Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, and the US. Spain, with 70% of its installed inverters from China, faces significant adjustment. The move is part of a broader strategy for technological sovereignty and cybersecurity."