Written question asked by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Solar Power: Lithium-ion Batteries
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what accountability mechanisms are in place for (a) the Health and Safety Executive, (b) Kent Fire and Rescue Service, (c) Swale Borough Council and (d) the Environment Agency to ensure the adequacy of safety inspections of the batteries at Cleve Hill Solar Park.
- Answer
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Requirement 3 of the Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 made Swale Borough Council responsible for the regulation of the Battery Safety Management Plan. The plan was informed following consultation with the Health and Safety Executive and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Swale Borough Council will be responsible for providing regulation and oversight of the construction and operation of the development.
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- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 45724
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Accountability Health and Safety Executive Environment Agency Safety Swale Solar power Kent Fire and Rescue Service Swale Borough Council Lithium-ion batteries
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