diff --git a/goodwe_controller/test_ci15_failproof.py b/goodwe_controller/test_ci15_failproof.py
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+"""CI-15 throwaway: a test that fails on purpose, to show a red file fails the job.
+Never merge this branch."""
+import sys
+
+for i in range(1, 51):
+    print(f"line {i} of 50 (only the last 40 should reach the log)")
+print("FAILED: deliberate CI-15 failure")
+sys.exit(1)