Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 21513
Batteries: Lithium
Tabled: 19 December 2024
Answered: 16 January 2025
Named DayQuestion
James Naish
Labour — Rushcliffe
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of taking (a) legislative and (b) regulatory steps to help improve lithium-ion battery safety; including in the planning application proces
Answer
Michael ShanksBattery energy storage systems (BESS) are regulated by the Health and Safety Executive within a robust framework which requires battery designers, installers, and operators to take the necessary measures to ensure health and safety through all stages of t...
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