Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 45723

Solar Power: Lithium-ion Batteries

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Helen Whately

ConservativeFaversham and Mid Kent

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the responsibilities of the (a) Health and Safety Executive, (b) Environment Agency, (c) Kent Fire and Rescue Service and (d) Swale Borough Council are in certifying the safety of Cleve

Answer

Michael Shanks
Requirement 3 of the Cleve Hil Solar Park Order 2020 made Swale Borough Council responsible for approving the Battery Safety Management Plan after consulting with the Health and Safety Executive and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. There is no requirement fo...

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