US drafts China inverter ban

The United States, under the Trump administration, is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters, crucial components for solar projects and batteries, due to national security concerns that China could use them to disrupt power supplies. This move follows a similar ban by the International — European Commission on Chinese-made inverters for publicly funded energy projects. The Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission is leading the drafting of this rule, which could be published this year. Chinese companies like Sungrow and Huawei, major players in the inverter market, are expected to be significantly affected. The action reflects a broader shift in the United States' approach to China following previous detente efforts and concerns over China's use of export controls on rare earth minerals.