IS 16270 : 2014

Secondary Cells and Batteries for solar photovoltaic application

This standard gives general information relating to the requirements of the secondary batteries used in photovoltaic energy systems (PVES) and to the typical methods of test used for the verification of the battery performances. This specification deals with cells and batteries used in solar photovoltaic application.This standard does not include specific information relating to battery sizing. method of charge or PVES Design. This standard is applicable to secondary cells and batteries of lead-acid and nickel based chemistry.

The following parameter need to be tested for qualification of a cell/batteries according to this standard.

• Rated Capacity
• Endurance
• Charge retention
• Cyclic endurance in photovoltaic application(Extreme condition)
• Recovery from sulphation test
• Water loss on float charge