Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 21513

Batteries: Lithium

Tabled: 19 December 2024
Answered: 16 January 2025
Named Day

Question

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 Shanks
Battery 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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