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European Union faces challenges in phase-out of Chinese power inverters

Industry experts and investors warn that European production capacity is currently insufficient to replace Chinese-made power inverters in EU-funded projects due to ongoing cybersecurity concerns.

By 25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET Updated 25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET

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According to Euronews, the European Union is moving towards banning Chinese-manufactured power inverters from projects receiving EU funding. The proposed policy, driven by cybersecurity fears, has prompted concern from market participants regarding supply chain stability. Investors and industry representatives warn that European manufacturers are not yet equipped to meet the bloc's demand, creating potential hurdles for the transition.

The report notes that the reliance on Chinese suppliers remains significant, and current domestic supply is unable to facilitate a rapid replacement. As the EU pushes ahead with these security-focused restrictions, observers highlight the practical difficulties of decoupling from existing global supply networks without established alternatives ready to scale.

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