A Disturbing Discovery
A recent Reuters investigation revealed a critical national security risk: Chinese-made inverters and batteries—key components of the U.S. power grid—have been found to contain undocumented cellular radios and rogue communication devices.
Let’s break that down.
Think of the US power grid like a house with a secure alarm system. But what if someone installed a secret backdoor that allowed them to bypass the alarm and enter the house undetected? That’s essentially what’s happening with some Chinese-made batteries and inverters in the US power grid, which can contain hidden communication devices that can evade cybersecurity measures.
“Rogue components provide additional, undocumented communication channels that could allow firewalls to be circumvented remotely, with potentially catastrophic consequences.”
Translation: A backdoor into your power system.
These hidden channels can bypass cybersecurity measures, giving unknown actors the ability to change settings, shut off systems, or worse.
This isn’t a future risk—it’s already happening
Hidden Threats in Plain Sight
U.S. officials have reportedly found these rogue devices inside Chinese batteries and solar power inverters used in American infrastructure.
And because these systems often come as black boxes, users have no way of knowing what’s embedded until it’s too late.
“Over the past nine months, undocumented communication devices, including cellular radios, have also been found in some batteries from multiple Chinese suppliers.”
We Built a Different Kind of Battery Company
At Lithionics, we’ve spent the last 15 years making intentional choices to avoid these vulnerabilities. We don’t rely on unknown supply chains or outsourced firmware. We’ve built our operations around control, quality, and security.
Here’s how:
✅ Made in Clearwater, Florida
Our batteries are engineered, assembled, and coded right here in the U.S.
✅ In-house BMS (Battery Management System)
Both the software and hardware are designed and produced internally—giving us total visibility into every line of code and every circuit board we ship.
✅ No surprises
We know what’s in our products—because we make them. We keep it local and transparent. No overseas black-box components. No shortcuts.
Trust is built in—not added on.
The Safer Choice Isn’t Overseas
While some companies chase the lowest price or fastest timeline, we prioritize what matters most: safety, reliability, and integrity.
That’s why more OEMs and off-grid customers are turning to Lithionics.
In a market full of question marks, we’re the answer.
