Are battery energy storage systems subject to environmental permitting?

DEFRA is planning to bring battery energy storage systems (BESS) into the environmental permitting regime. However, some operators may be unaware that they may be subject to it already, putting themselves in potential legal jeopardy.

Will a battery facility be granted planning permission on basing Fen?

In my constituency, a battery facility has been granted planning permission on Basing Fen, metres away from the headwaters of the River Loddon, close to a hospital and near the town centre,” she said. Whether these claims are valid or otherwise, DEFRA has considered the bill, and change is coming.

Why is CT inspection important for battery testing?

As the battery market evolves and global demand skyrockets, the need for better, more innovative battery testing methods becomes even more critical. New technologies, such as CT inspection, are giving battery manufacturers the tools they need to meet the growing demand and stay ahead of the pack.

Is CT testing the secret to battery failure?

And battery failure at any stage of the product lifecycle has become increasingly costly. Fortunately, new technologies in the world of non-destructive battery testing, such as CT inspection, hold the secret for many manufacturers.

How can non-destructive battery testing help manufacturers stay ahead?

Fortunately, new technologies in the world of non-destructive battery testing, such as CT inspection, hold the secret for many manufacturers. By detecting failures early to avoid downstream costs, manufacturers can stay ahead of the curve and ride this surge of upward growth.

What happens if you fail a battery storage permit?

Operating an installation without a permit or breaching one in force is a criminal offence and liable to a potentially hefty fine or civil penalty. However, regulators may take a kinder view if the failure is confessed to them. There have been hints about the plan for battery storage for some time.