Batteries Put the Power in Our Lives

From vehicles to renewable energy and backup power, batteries are essential to modern life. Battery Council International (BCI) represents a sustainable, innovative industry that powers daily life, supports a strong domestic supply chain, and leads the way in energy storage, recycling, and a low-carbon future. 

News & Perspectives

Stryten Energy wins the 2025 BCI Amplify Award for Product Marketing.

U.S.’ Most Recycled Consumer
Product Maintains 99% Recycling Rate

BCI’s National Recycling Rate Study confirms that the U.S. lead battery industry continues its outstanding recycling rate of 99% — the highest of any consumer product in the U.S. Lead batteries are the gold standard in how to create a highly successful, closed-loop, domestic circular economy.

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$10 Trillion in Domestic
Economic Output

A recent study commissioned by BCI shows the U.S. battery industry contributes $10 trillion in domestic economic output and supports over 54 million diverse American jobs that are reliant on the battery industry.

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Essential application of batteries showing EV being charged

Essential Applications

Enabling EVs and Charging Stations

The electrification of the global car parc is underway and batteries are a key enabler. Lead batteries are critical to accelerating the transition, nearly every electric vehicle requires a 12V battery, which typically is a lead battery. Lead batteries are also key to creating more – and more sustainable – EV charging stations. With a 99% recycling rate, lead batteries elevate the sustainability profile of EVs and lead-battery-supported charging stations.

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Lead battery powering essential applications like wind and solar.

Essential Applications

Sustainable Energy Storage
for Renewable Energy

The energy landscape is quickly changing, propelled by the need for domestically secure cleaner, greener energy. Battery energy storage is essential for harnessing renewable energy power, including wind and solar energy storage, for commercial, residential and community-based installations. Multiple battery chemistries, including lead batteries, are pivotal in maximizing both the efficiency and sustainability of renewable energy sources.

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There's a lot of room for growth in ... lead battery chemistry ... it's something that would really make it even more competitive for things like stationary storage.

Dr. Tim Fister, Materials Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory