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NJ A2941
NJ A2941Requires owners or operators of certain solar energy facilities to inspect facility's infrastructure for presence of remote-access devices.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the owner or operator of each solar energy facility one megawatt or larger in size to inspect the power inverters and other relevant infrastructure at the facility for the presence of remote-access devices, which could allow the operation of the solar energy facility to be disrupted by an unauthorized person. The inspections would be required to be conducted within six months after the bill's enactment. The bill would also prohibit the operation of new solar energy facilities one megawatt or larger in size unless the facility has been similarly inspected. The sponsor's intent in introducing the bill is to respond to reports that rogue communication devices not listed in product documents have been found in some solar power inverters by U.S experts who strip down equipment hooked up to grids to check for security issues. The devices could potentially allow domestic terrorists or hostile nations to destabilize power grids or damage energy infrastructure.
AI Summary
This bill requires owners or operators of solar energy facilities that are one megawatt (MW) or larger in size to inspect their power inverters and other related equipment for any remote-access devices, which are defined as components that could allow unauthorized individuals to disrupt the facility's operation. These inspections must be completed within six months of the bill becoming law, and any discovered unauthorized devices must be replaced with secure components. Furthermore, any new solar energy facilities of this size cannot begin operating unless they have undergone a similar inspection and any problematic devices have been replaced. The Board of Public Utilities is empowered to create necessary regulations to implement these requirements, addressing concerns that unlisted communication devices found in some solar equipment could pose security risks to power grids and energy infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2941 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2941_I1.HTM |
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