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Sunnica Energy Farm: Security

Commons · Question 16129 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 14 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has made an assessment of the security risks of building the Sunnica Energy Farm on local communities.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 14 Jul 2026

We cannot comment on individual investment cases including what assessments were made, but investment into the energy sector is subject to the highest levels of national security scrutiny. We will continue to work closely with industry to ensure the UK re...