These things come with software (which is updateable) and remote maintenance options. Luxcara say they checked the IT security of the product they bought but the next buyers won’t necessarily do the same.
It contradicts the idea that renewables make us independent from autocracies.
It contradicts the idea that renewables can ensure economic growth.
It’s embarrassing for Germany which used to be one of the leading builders of wind turbines but has lost a lot of market share in the past decade. Gamesa has massive technical issues, Vestas is investing in India, and now German wind parks built with Chinese turbines.
And in addition to that, let’s not forget that the cheap price comes from a country with intransparent supply chains and from the use of forced labour.
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And in addition to that, let’s not forget that the cheap price comes from a country with intransparent supply chains and from the use of forced labour.