Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 45735
Solar Power: Lithium-ion Batteries
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 25 April 2025
Question
Helen Whately
Conservative — Faversham and Mid Kent
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will instruct the Environment Agency to provide information on their planned inspections of battery storage units at Cleve Hill Solar Park before they are switched on.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Environment Agency (EA) does not directly regulate the batteries associated with solar power schemes; this is the remit of the Local Authority. The EA, under the planning processes, advises on various aspects associated with the building and operation...
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