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THE GIGANTIC AND UNREGULATED POWER PLANTS IN THE CLOUD

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There's a dangerous lack of regulation for cloud-based management platforms controlling millions of solar panels across Europe. These platforms, mostly run by companies outside of Europe, have the power to shut down vast amounts of power, potentially causing grid collapse. While individual solar panels pose little threat, their concentrated control creates a huge risk, especially due to recent hacking attempts.