Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Review regulations on Battery Energy Storage Systems
Closed
2,994 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
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.
Timeline
| 7 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,994
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened
7 May 2025
Closed
7 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.