Germany is considering regulatory restrictions on Chinese inverters in energy infrastructure following a parliamentary inquiry, citing cybersecurity and critical infrastructure risks. The government is reviewing options including EU-level measures and expanded investment screening as part of broader de-risking efforts.
The German government is currently examining regulatory measures to restrict the use of Chinese inverters in energy infrastructure. This is stated in its response to a parliamentary question submitted by the Green Party on the security of Chinese technologies in critical infrastructure.
A cross-departmental process is already underway involving the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the Ministry of the Interior, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). The aim is to assess risks associated with networked energy systems and to develop possible technical and regulatory responses. The government said various regulatory measures are currently under review. It is also considering the use of Section 41 of the BSI Act, which empowers the Ministry of the Interior to prohibit or restrict operators of strategic infrastructure from using critical IT components.
