New SEIA report aims to strengthen solar industry cybersecurity As the U.S. continues to rise in the global solar manufacturing rankings, both physical security and cybersecurity measures are becoming top priorities for the American sector of the industry. Most crucially, U.S. inverter manufactured has nearly tripled since the end of 2024. In response to this rising demand for cybersecurity, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a new report, outlining industry priorities with regard to security measures. With a new inverter manufacturing facility opening for business this summer, the U.S. has fortified its solar production lines nationwide, SEIA says. Association president and CEO Tim Pawlenty stressed the importance of increased security measures as the industry moves into 2027 and beyond. “As solar and storage continue to lead the way in adding new power capacity to the grid, cybersecurity must remain front and center,” he says. “From secure and resilient systems to expanding domestic manufacturing, this report lays out the actions our industry is taking to strengthen U.S. energy security, protect critical infrastructure, and stay ahead of emerging threats.” The new report, “Cybersecurity Priorities for America’s Solar & Storage Industry,” says that the trade association is working with partners throughout the industry and the U.S. government to advance cybersecurity protocols for solar. The company has outlined three key priorities for the solar and storage industry’s security strengthening process, including support of supply chain security, enhancing risk reduction, and strengthening baseline practices. Consideration of cybersecurity attack history Attacks on critical infrastructure have risen in recent years, according to SEIA representatives, with even more of an outsized percentage of security risk going to the energy sector. These threats are “critical to national security,” the association adds, and are spiking in frequency as solar and other renewable energy sources continue to blossom on