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Local commenter raises cybersecurity concerns about solar inverters; applicants agree to seek affidavit
Summary
A public commenter cited news reports alleging rogue communication devices in solar inverters. Applicants denied the presence of rogue equipment and agreed to pursue an affidavit on component origins; Board member Ryan sought a condition if the affidavit is not provided.
Elizabeth Burns, sworn in during the public comment segment, handed the Board a news article and raised security concerns about solar power inverters, citing reports of "rogue communication devices" found in some installations.
Applicant representatives responded that their equipment contains no rogue pieces and that the company follows strict security guidelines. According to the hearing record, the applicants agreed to try to obtain an affidavit from allied countries stating there are no rogue components in their equipment. Board member Ryan told the Board he intended to request a condition requiring such an affidavit unless the applicants supplied it voluntarily.
The exchange did not include independent technical verification in the hearing record; the applicants' offer to seek an affidavit was the only corrective step documented.
