IEC 62619

Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries, for use in industrial applications

Applies to Battery cellDC blockAC blockBESS plant
Issuing body
International Electrotechnical Commission
Current edition
Ed. 2.0 (2022)
Published
2022-05-24
Last verified
2026-08-06

Current edition confirmed. The 2026 stability date means a revision is due, but no successor project could be confirmed — watch this record.

What it covers

Cell and battery level safety requirements for lithium systems in industrial use, including stationary storage. Sets out the abuse conditions a cell is tested against and the protections a battery is expected to provide, with particular attention to preventing a single cell failure from propagating.

Editions

  1. Ed. 2.0 (2022) In force 2022-05-24
  2. Ed. 1.0 (2017) Superseded

Next edition & pipeline

Stability date2026 — formally due for review

Stability date 2026, meaning the standard is formally due for review. No third edition project confirmed.

Official source

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