FOI Ref: FOI/2022/4599
You asked
Please can you tell us how many large (5-25kWh) batteries used to store energy from solar panels have caused a house fire in the UK in 2021 (or any other period for which you have information)?
We said
Thank you for your enquiry,
Unfortunately, we do not hold this information.
The Home Office collects detailed information on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services. Their statistics can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fire-statistics
The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) is the UK Government's enforcement authority for a range of goods-based and standards-based regulations. They may have more information about battery safety standards. You can find out more information about the OPSS here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-product-safety-and-standards