Written questions

Solar Power: Batteries

Commons · Question 54717 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by 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

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh, 9 Jun 2025

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...