Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 14706

Batteries: Storage

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Jayne Kirkham

Labour (Co-op)Truro and Falmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the compliance of battery energy storage systems with government guidance, particularly concerning risk assessments and emergency planning.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) oversees the legal framework setting the requirements for battery developers to manage risks throughout a grid-scale battery’s lifecycle. Government publishes guidance to support meeting these requirements, helping de...

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