BESS Guidance

Two relevant pieces of Guidance for those building and operating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are Health and Safety Guidance for Grid Scale Electrical Energy Storage Systems, issued on behalf of the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero, and Grid Scale Battery Energy Storage System planning, issued by the National Fire Chiefs Counsel.

We are able to help you apply the current guidance to both planning applications and Emergency Response Plans for sites that are already in operation or are under construction.

We are in a unique position where we can apply over 25 years of operational experience as a Fire Officer and our knowledge of BESS safety features to assist your planning application to meet the guidance.

Also, where appropriate, to provide engineered solutions that allow you to step away from the guidance in a safe and controlled manner. BESS safety, and that of engineers, the public and the environment is our priority.