Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 54717

Solar Power: Batteries

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps to introduce new safety protocols for solar battery storage sites.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh

The Government has committed to consult in June 2025 on including battery storage sites within scope of the Environmental Permitting Regulations.We are continuing to work closely with the industry-led Electricity Storage Health and Safety Governance Group...

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