FCC updates foreign inverter ban to include wired devices, creates 45X compliance path

The Federal Communications Commission expanded its national security restrictions on foreign inverters to explicitly cover Ethernet-connected equipment while establishing a pathway for domestic manufacturers claiming 45X tax credits.

First covered Aug 23, 2026 · 10:33 PM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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33d PV Tech FCC removes eligible 45X inverters from foreign ban, includes wired ones — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made two updates on its foreign inverter ban, including a revision of the definition of a power inverter.

34d PV Magazine US updates foreign inverter ban to include wired devices — The FCC expanded its national security Covered List rules to explicitly target Ethernet-connected inverters while creating a compliance pathway for…

Primary sources

docs.fcc.gov Da 26 870A1 (docs.fcc.gov)

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pv-magazine-usa.com FCC updates foreign inverter ban to include wired devices, adds 45X safe harbor - pv magazine USA

crowell.com FCC Covered List Expanded July 2026: Foreign Power Inverters & Advanced Robotic Devices Now Prohibited | Crowell & Moring LLP

mgrid.org FCC Adds Foreign-Made Power Inverters to Its Covered List, Freezing New Certifications for Solar and Storage

pv-magazine-usa.com FCC bans foreign-produced solar inverters - pv magazine USA

fcc.gov FAQs on Recent Updates to FCC Covered List Regarding Foreign-Produced Advanced Robotic Devices and Power Inverters | Federal Communications Commission

Appeared in: 2026-08-24 (#2) · 2026-08-25 (#7)

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