Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 5519

Batteries: Storage

Tabled: 11 September 2024

Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Alison Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of regulations on battery energy storage systems.

Answer

Michael Shanks

There is a robust regulatory framework that addresses the health and safety risks associated with grid-scale battery storage. Specifically, the Health and Safety at Work Act and secondary legislation places legal duties on employers to manage risks to emp...

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