NOVELTY - The method involves determining charge states of storage cells (102a-102n). Cells to be balanced are selected from the storage cells and partially discharged via discharge resistors (106a-106n, 107a-107n) of a heat dissipating element (103) i.e. printed circuit board. The cells to be balanced are selected and/or electrically connected to the discharge resistors such that a temperature of the heat dissipating element does not exceed a maximum temperature. An initial temperature of the heat dissipating element is detected before discharge.    USE - Method for balancing storage cells i.e. lithium ion cells, of a storage device of a storage system (claimed), which is used for storing electric and/or chemical energy for a drive of a motor car. Can also be used for lead acid battery cells, double layer capacitors, nickel metal hydride cells, nickel zinc cells, lithium air cells, and zinc air cells.    ADVANTAGE - The cells to be balanced are selected and/or electrically connected to the discharge resistors such that the temperature of the heat dissipating element does not exceed the maximum temperature, thus controlling and limiting increase in temperature of the heat dissipating element, and avoiding overheating of the heat dissipating element, and hence effectively avoiding damage of the heat dissipating element and components of the storage system. The method enables efficient finding of optimum selection and/or an optimum interconnection, thus effectively reducing required computing and storage capacities. The method ensures quick balancing of the storage cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a connection diagram of a storage system including a storage device with multiple storage cells, a measuring device, a heat dissipating element, discharge resistors, and a controlling and computing unit.    Storage system (101)    Storage device (102)    Storage cells (102a-102n)    Heat dissipating element (103)    Measuring device (104)    Discharge resistors (106a-106n, 107a-107n)