IEC 63056
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in electrical energy storage systems
- Issuing body
- International Electrotechnical Commission
- Current edition
- Ed. 1.0 (2020)
- Published
- 2020-03-27
- 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
Applies the lithium cell and battery safety requirements to the electrical energy storage case in particular, adding the conditions that matter when cells are operated in large grid-connected installations rather than general industrial service. Used alongside IEC 62619 in specifications for storage equipment.
Editions
- Ed. 1.0 (2020) In force 2020-03-27
A corrigendum was issued in June 2021.
Next edition & pipeline
Official source
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