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Secondary cells and batteries for Renewable Energy Storage - General Requirements
and methods of test - Part 1: Photovoltaic Off grid application
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Prescriptions générales et méthodes d'essai - Partie 1: Application photovoltaique isolée
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SIST EN 61427-1:2014

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61427-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 27.160; 29.220.20 Supersedes EN 61427:2005


English version


Secondary cells and batteries for renewable energy storage -
General requirements and methods of test -
Part 1: Photovoltaic off-grid application
(IEC 61427-1:2013)


Accumulateurs pour le stockage de Wiederaufladbare Zellen und Batterien für
l'énergie renouvelable - die Speicherung erneuerbarer Energien -
Exigences générales et méthodes Allgemeine Anforderungen und
d'essais - Prüfverfahren -
Partie 1: Applications photovoltaïques Teil 1: Photovoltaische netzunabhängige
hors réseaux Anwendung
(CEI 61427-1:2013) (IEC 61427-1:2013)





This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2013-05-28. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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EN 61427-1:2013 - 2 -

Foreword
The text of document 21/793/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61427-1, prepared by IEC/TC 21 "Secondary
cells and batteries" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
EN 61427-1:2013.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has (dop) 2014-02-28
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2016-05-28
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the

document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 61427:2005.
EN 61427-1:2013 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 61427:2005:
a) a restructuration of the previous edition of the document;
b) a clarification of the different clauses with regard to conditions of use, general requirements, functional
characteristics, general tests conditions, test method and recommended use of tests, the aim being to
ensure a better understanding by the end user;
c) a clear distinction between on-grid and off-grid applications for future markets needs.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61427-1:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60721-1 NOTE  Harmonised as EN 60721-1.

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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60050 Series International Electrotechnical vocabulary (IEV) - -


IEC 60622 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 60622 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic
rechargeable single cells


IEC 60623 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 60623 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic
rechargeable single cells


IEC 60896-11 - Stationary lead-acid batteries - EN 60896-11 -
Part 11: Vented types - General requirements
and methods of tests


IEC 60896-21 - Stationary lead-acid batteries - EN 60896-21 -
Part 21: Valve regulated types - Methods of
test


IEC 61056-1 - General purpose lead-acid batteries (valve- EN 61056-1 -
regulated types) -
Part 1: General requirements, functional
characteristics - Methods of test


IEC 61836 - Solar photovoltaic energy systems - - -
Terms, definitions and symbols


IEC 61951-1 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 61951-1 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Portable sealed rechargeable single cells -
Part 1: Nickel-cadmium


IEC 61951-2 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 61951-2 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Portable sealed rechargeable single cells -
Part 2: Nickel-metal hydride


IEC 61960 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 61960 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Secondary lithium cells and batteries for
portable applications


IEC 62259 - Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 62259 -
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Nickel-cadmium prismatic secondary single
cells with partial gas recombination

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IEC 61427-1

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Edition 1.0 2013-04




INTERNATIONAL



STANDARD




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Secondary cells and batteries for renewable energy storage – General

requirements and methods of test –

Part 1: Photovoltaic off-grid application




Accumulateurs pour le stockage de l'énergie renouvelable – Exigences

générales et méthodes d'essais –


Partie 1: Applications photovoltaïques hors réseaux













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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Conditions of use. 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Photovoltaic energy system . 7
4.3 Secondary cells and batteries . 7
4.4 General operating conditions . 8
4.4.1 General . 8
4.4.2 Autonomy time. 8
4.4.3 Typical charge and discharge currents . 8
4.4.4 Daily cycle . 8
4.4.5 Seasonal cycle . 8
4.4.6 Period of high state of charge . 9
4.4.7 Period of sustained low state of charge . 9
4.4.8 Electrolyte stratification . 9
4.4.9 Storage . 9
4.4.10 Operating temperature . 10
4.4.11 Charge control . 11
4.4.12 Physical protection . 11
5 General requirements . 11
5.1 Mechanical endurance . 11
5.2 Charge efficiency . 12
5.3 Deep discharge protection . 12
5.4 Marking . 12
5.5 Safety. 12
5.6 Documentation . 12
6 Functional characteristics . 13
7 General test conditions . 13
7.1 Accuracy of measuring instruments . 13
7.2 Preparation and maintenance of test batteries . 13
8 Test method . 13
8.1 Capacity test . 13
8.2 Generic cycling endurance test. 14
8.3 Charge retention test . 14
8.4 Cycling endurance test in photovoltaic applications (extreme conditions) . 14
8.4.1 General . 14
8.4.2 Phase A: shallow cycling at low state of charge (see Table 5) . 15
8.4.3 Phase B: shallow cycling at high state of charge (see Table 6) . 15
8.4.4 Residual capacity determination . 16
8.4.5 Test termination. 16
8.4.6 Water consumption of flooded battery types and cells with partial gas
recombination . 16
8.4.7 Requirements . 16
9 Recommended use of tests . 17

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9.1 Type test . 17
9.2 Acceptance test . 17
9.2.1 Factory test . 17
9.2.2 Commissioning test . 17
Bibliography . 18

Table 1 – Limit values for storage conditions of batteries for photovoltaic applications . 10
Table 2 – Limit values for operating conditions of batteries for photovoltaic
applications . 10
Table 3 – Battery Ah-efficiency at different states of charge at the reference
temperature and a daily depth of discharge of less than 20 % of the rated capacity . 12
Table 4 – Typical capacity ratings of batteries in photovoltaic applications . 14
Table 5 – Phase A – Shallow cycling at low state of charge . 15
Table 6 – Phase B – Shallow cycling at high state of charge . 16

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES
FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE –
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF TEST –

Part 1: Photovoltaic off-grid application

FOREWORD
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8) Attention is drawn to the Normative references cited in this publication. Use of the referenced publications is
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9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 61427-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 21:
Secondary cells and batteries.
This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 61427 published in 2005.This
edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) a restructuration of the previous edition of the document;
b) a clarification of the different clauses with regard to conditions of use, general
requirements, functional characteristics, general tests conditions, test method and
recommended use of tests, the aim being to ensure a better understanding by the end
user;
c) a clear distinction between on-grid and off-grid applications for future markets needs.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
21/793/FDIS 21/802/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61427 series, published under the general title Secondary cells
and batteries for renewable energy storage – General requirements and methods of test, can
be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES
FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE –
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF TEST –

Part 1: Photovoltaic off-grid application



1 Scope
This part of the IEC 61427 series gives general information relating to the requirements for
the secondary batteries used in photovoltaic energy systems (PVES) and to the typical
methods of test used for the verification of battery performances. This part deals with cells
and batteries used in photovoltaic off-grid applications.
NOTE The part 2 of this series will cover cells and batteries used in “renewable energy storage in on-grid
applications”.
This International Standard does not include specific information relating to battery sizing,
method of charge or PVES design.
This standard is applicable to all types of secondary batteries.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60050 (all parts), International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) (available at
)
IEC 60622, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes –
Sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
IEC 60623, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes –
Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
IEC 60896-11, Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 11: Vented types – General requirements
and methods of test
IEC 60896-21, Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 21: Valve regulated types – Methods of
test
IEC 61056-1, General purpose lead-acid batteries (valve-regulated types) – Part 1: General
requirements, functional characteristics – Methods of test
IEC 61836, Solar photovoltaic energy systems – Terms, definitions and symbols
IEC 61951-1, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes
– Portable sealed rechargeable single cells – Part 1: Nickel-cadmium

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IEC 61951-2, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes
– Portable sealed rechargeable single cells – Part 2: Nickel-metal hydride
IEC 61960, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes –
Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications
IEC 62259, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes –
Nickel-cadmium prismatic secondary single cells with partial gas recombination
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-482
concerning secondary cells and batteries, and those given in IEC 61836 concerning
photovoltaic generator systems apply.
4 Conditions of use
4.1 General
This clause specifies the particular operating conditions experienced by secondary batteries
during their use in photovoltaic applications.
4.2 Photovoltaic energy system
The photovoltaic energy system with secondary batteries referred to in this standard can
supply a constant, variable, or intermittent energy to the connected equipment (pumps,
refrigerators, lighting systems, communication systems, etc.).
4.3 Secondary cells and batteries
Secondary cells and batteries mainly used in photovoltaic energy systems are of the following
types:
a) vented (flooded);
b) valve-regulated, including those with partial gas recombination;
c) gastight sealed.
The cells and batteries are normally delivered in the following state of charge:
d) discharged and drained (vented nickel-cadmium batteries only);
e) charged and filled;
f) dry charged and unfilled (vented lead-acid batteries only);
g) discharged and filled (nickel-cadmium batteries only).
For optimum service life, the battery manufacturer’s instructions for initial charge of the
battery shall be followed.
Other secondary cells and batteries such as based on sodium or vanadium electrochemical
systems can be potentially used for such an application. Due to the fact that they are in a
phase of adaptation for a possible use in PV systems, it is recommended that their respective
supplier be contacted for the necessary planning, test and operation details.

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4.4 General operating conditions
4.4.1 General
Batteries in a typical PV system operating under average site weather conditions may be
subjected to the following conditions.
4.4.2 Autonomy time
The battery is designed to supply energy under specified conditions for a period of time,
typically from 3 days to 15 days without solar irradiation.
When selecting the required battery capacity, the following items should be considered, e.g.:
• required daily/seasonal cycle (there may be restrictions on the maximum depth of
discharge);
• time required to access the site;
• ageing;
• operating temperature;
• future expansion of the load.
4.4.3 Typical charge and discharge currents
The typical charge and discharge currents are the following:
– maximum charge current: I (A)
20
– average charge current: I (A)
50
– average discharge current as determined by the load: I (A)
120
Depending on the system design, the charge and the discharge current may vary in a wider
range.
In some systems the load current must be supplied at the same time as the battery charging
current.
NOTE 1 The following abbreviations are used:
• C is the rated capacity declared by the manufacturer in ampere-hours (Ah)
rt
• t is the time base in hours (h) for which the rated capacity is declared
• I = C /t
rt rt
For Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride and Lithium battery systems
• I = C /1h in this document corresponds to I = C /1h
rt rt t 5
4.4.4 Daily cycle
The battery is normally exposed to a daily cycle as follows:
a) charging during daylight hours;
b) discharging during night-time hours.
A typical daily usage results in a discharge between 2 % to 20 % of the battery capacity.
4.4.5 Seasonal cycle
The battery may be exposed to a seasonal cycle of its state of charge. This arises from
varying average-charging conditions as follows:

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• periods with low solar irradiation, for instance during winter causing low energy
production. The state of charge of the battery (available capacity) can go down to 20 % of
the rated capacity or less;
• periods with high solar irradiation, e.g. in summer, which will bring the battery up to the
fully charged condition, with the possibility that the battery could be overcharged.
4.4.6 Period of high state of charge
During summer for example, the battery will be operated at a high state of charge (SOC),
typically between 80 % and 100 % of rated capacity.
A voltage regulator system normally limits the maximum battery voltage during the recharge
period.
NOTE In a "self-regulated" PV system, the battery voltage is not limited by a charge controller but by the
characteristics of the PV generator.
The system designer normally chooses the maximum charge voltage of the battery as a
compromise allowing to recover to a maximum state of charge (SOC) as early as possible in
the summer season but without substantially overcharging the battery.
The overcharge increases the gas production resulting in water consumption in vented cells.
In valve-regulated lead-acid cells, the overcharge will cause less water consumption and gas
emission but more heat generation.
Typically the maximum charge voltage is 2,4 V per cell for lead-acid batteries and 1,55 V per
cell for vented nickel-cadmium batteries at the reference temperature specified by the
manufacturer. Some regulators allow the battery voltage to exceed these values for a short
period as an equalizing or boost charge. For the other batteries the battery manufacturers
shall give the most adapted charge voltage values. Charge voltage compensation shall be
used according to the battery manufacturer instructions if the battery operating temperature
deviates significantly from the reference temperature.
The expected lifetime of a battery in a PV system, even kept regularly at a high state of
charge, may be considerably less than the published life of the battery used under continuous
float charge conditions.
4.4.7 Period of sustained low s
...