Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 77316
Batteries: Storage
Tabled: 15 September 2025
Answered: 17 October 2025
Question
Charlotte Cane
Liberal Democrat — Ely and East Cambridgeshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of safety regulations for battery energy storage sites.
Answer
Michael ShanksIn GB, battery fires are rare and are mitigated by a robust framework overseen by the Health and Safety Executive, requiring responsible parties to ensure safety throughout a battery’s deployment. The latest available 5-year annual average fire incidence ...
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