Solar Power: Batteries
The question
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.
Answered by 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, to ensure that a robust health and safety framework for batteries is sustained.
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