Renewables risk major cyber attack on power grids by 2031

A security analysis by Centrii, based on 10,000 simulations, estimates a 92% chance of a cyber attack affecting a million or more people via cloud-coordinated batteries in power grids by 2031 unless current practices change. These systemic attacks, targeting control platforms rather than individual devices, are not fully addressed by current industry standards. Centrii argues mandatory certifications and attack drills could reduce the risk to 61%.

• Centrii simulated 10,000 battery-grid attack scenarios
• Finds 92% chance of large-scale attack by 2031
• Cloud control systems are primary risk points, not individual devices
• Stronger standards and drills could lower risk to 61%
• Rapid battery adoption is increasing systemic vulnerabilities