Batteries are so central to powering our daily lives, they’ve earned their own holiday. Every year on February 18, we celebrate the importance of batteries and the role they play in keeping us connected and safe.
Batteries are so central to powering our daily lives, they’ve earned their own holiday. Every year on February 18, we celebrate the importance of batteries and the role they play in keeping us connected and safe.
U.S. lead battery manufacturers and recyclers use National Battery Day (NBD) to specifically highlight the benefits of lead batteries. As the world moves toward electrification, the demand for all battery types is growing exponentially. Safe, reliable lead batteries are a trusted cornerstone in the mix of energy storage chemistries needed now – and for the multitude of applications ahead.
Why celebrate NBD on February 18? There’s an “electrifying” reason. It’s the anniversary of Alessandro Volta’s birth in 1745. The Italian physicist and chemist invented the electric battery, which is playing a prominent role in electrifying our world and accelerating decarbonization efforts.
Modern lead batteries are the result of millions of dollars of research and innovation by the lead battery industry. Today’s lead-based energy storage technology serves a diverse array of applications. That includes providing over 60% of the world’s rechargeable energy storage needs for:
On NBD, we also celebrate the growing role of lead batteries in our future. The lead battery industry is steadily advancing the green-energy storage revolution, helping renewable energy storage facilities reliably deliver carbon-free power to more people.
The need will only increase. Thankfully, lead batteries will ensure that demand is met with:
Every day is a good day to celebrate battery technology. We invite anyone to use this logo – available in static or animated GIF formats – at no cost. It replicates a growing “smart” cityscape formed from various battery types representing the role batteries play in powering our everyday lives and future.
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The Energy Storage Grand Challenge report….reflects growing recognition from DOE and others that lead batteries are among important energy storage technologies that require investment to secure America’s global leadership on technological innovation and a green economy infrastructure.