Battery Facts & Applications

Batteries connect, power and protect our everyday energy needs. Explore the fundamentals of battery technology, the impact of battery recycling in creating a circular economy, key industry data and statistics, and the essential applications that depend on batteries to power transportation, industries, and global energy needs.

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