Petitions/Review regulations on Battery Energy Storage Systems
StatusClosed
Opened7 May 2025
Closes7 Nov 2025
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Review the regulations on Battery Energy Storage System systems, including how close they can be built to homes, schools and hospitals, and rules around safety.

These systems have a fire risk due to thermal runaway. The fires can be self-sustaining and may last days. Burning Battery's release hydrogen fluoride which can cause lung damage, severe burns and death. There is an explosion risk from this type of battery We think we need a minimum distance from the population, strict fire laws should be mandatory and all communities should be consulted.

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Sarah Hall
1Sarah Hall MP
Warrington South
214
Adrian Ramsay
2Adrian Ramsay MP
Waveney Valley
210
Bradley Thomas
3Bradley Thomas MP
Bromsgrove
93
Greg Smith
4Greg Smith MP
Mid Buckinghamshire
84
Kevin Hollinrake
5Kevin Hollinrake MP
Thirsk and Malton
82
Mike Wood
6Mike Wood MP
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
74
Jamie Stone
7Jamie Stone MP
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
68
Dr Caroline Johnson
8Dr Caroline Johnson MP
Sleaford and North Hykeham
65
Mr Connor Rand
9Mr Connor Rand MP
Altrincham and Sale West
54
Dame Karen Bradley
10Dame Karen Bradley MP
Staffordshire Moorlands
53
Review regulations on Battery Energy Storage Systems — Petitions