Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 5818

Batteries: Storage

Tabled: 12 September 2024

Answered: 8 October 2024

Named Day

Question

John Milne

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps to introduce (a) new national standards for the construction of facilities and (b) operational safety regulations for battery energy storage systems.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government recognises the importance of having robust measures in place to manage battery energy storage system (BESS) safety. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulates BESS under a regulatory regime which requires BESS designers, installers, an...

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