[Solar: Trump signs executive order banning some foreign equipment from US power grid]

Published: Aug 27, 2026 09:35

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President Trump on August 26 signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and barring the purchase or installation of certain foreign-made bulk-power system equipment and associated critical software in the US grid, Reuters reported. The White House said the move addresses cybersecurity and operational risks, and the order also directs the Energy Secretary to impose conditions on the continued use of already-installed equipment. Reuters noted this is Washington's latest action targeting Chinese technology risks, after the European Commission earlier this year banned Chinese-made inverters from publicly funded energy projects. Domestic manufacturers such as SolarEdge and Enphase are expected to benefit.

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