Question follow-through · 14706

Batteries: Storage

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the compliance of battery energy storage systems with government guidance, particularly concerning risk assessments and emergency planning.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
30 Jun 2026
Target answer date
7 Jul 2026
Answer
7 Jul 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 30 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the compliance of battery energy storage systems with government guidance, particularly concerning risk assessments and emergency planning.

  2. 7 Jul 2026

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  3. 7 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) oversees the legal framework setting the requirements for battery developers to manage risks throughout a grid-scale battery’s lifecycle. Government publishes guidance to support meeting these requirements, helping de...

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