Review regulations on Battery Energy Storage Systems

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.

586 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Wednesday 7th May 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
147
Signature Deadline
Friday 7th November 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 3,128

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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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