NJ A5949

Owners or operators of solar energy facilities 1 megawatt or larger must inspect power inverters and other infrastructure for unauthorized remote-access devices within six months of the law's enactment

Any components found to contain remote-access devices that could allow unauthorized disruption must be replaced with secure components

New solar energy facilities 1 megawatt or larger cannot begin operations until they have completed the required security inspection and replaced any affected components

The Board of Public Utilities is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement these requirements

The legislation responds to reports of rogue communication devices found in solar power inverters that could potentially allow hostile actors to destabilize power grids