FBI Warns of Rising Cyber Threat in Renewable Energy Sector

The warning comes as federal and local governments increasingly advocate for renewable energies, creating more opportunities and targets for hackers.

Solar panels at the ENGIE Sun Valley Solar project in Hill County, Texas, on March 1, 2023. Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images

The FBI is warning that America’s expansion of renewable energy infrastructure increases the risks of cyber attacks within the power industry.

In a private industry notification released on July 1, the FBI outlined that these attacks may include hackers seeking to steal intellectual property, disrupt power generation, or ransom vital information for geopolitical motives or financial gain.