Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 63315
Solar Power: Prisons
Tabled: 27 June 2025
Answered: 7 July 2025
Question
Nigel Huddleston
Conservative — Droitwich and Evesham
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of siting solar farms near Category A prisons on the security of (a) communications, (b) wi-fi and (c) energy supplies.
Answer
Michael ShanksNo such assessment has been made. Maintaining security of energy supplies is a key priority and critical energy operators are required to meet a minimum standard of cyber security and resilience, through the Network and Information Systems Regulations 201...
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