BCI and its members drive the evolution of battery technology through innovation. Within existing battery chemistries, advanced lead batteries have seen a 50% increase in battery life over the last 20 years. U.S. battery manufacturers are also furthering newer chemistries, like lithium, nickel, sodium, and flow batteries.
Batteries are an indispensable part of our everyday lives and our green energy future. They provide the energy for our growing global economy, supporting renewable energy, greener transportation and our critical infrastructure.
The past 20 years have seen lead battery innovation and technology advance significantly. Today, in the U.S. there are more than 50 research projects between private sector companies, major universities and the U.S. government focused on innovating next-gen lead battery technology.
Their synergistic aim: To harness the full capability of lead batteries domestically and make the U.S. the global leader in energy storage.
The Consortium for Battery Innovation has developed a roadmap to identify investment and research projects whose results are expected make a significant difference in lead battery performance. The research priorities are focused in the automotive and energy storage market sectors. Studies range from improving dynamic charge acceptance to increasing high-temperature durability and more.
Whether powering sustainable transportation, providing the energy storage for crucial emergency backup power, or safeguarding data connectivity, lead batteries are a vital part of our energy future.
The American Battery Research Group (ARBG), comprised of U.S. lead battery manufacturers and suppliers, was created to identify areas of scientific research to further the performance of lead batteries to meet U.S. energy storage goals. It operates under the auspices of Battery Council International.
Through partnerships with institutions like Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Toledo, ABRG is exploring new materials, optimizing battery lifecycles, and ensuring that energy storage solutions remain reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible.
The BCI Flow Battery Industry Group (FBIG) is responsible for a broad scope of activities related to flow battery technology including among others, testing, safety, and statistics. It acts as a focal point for the application of flow batteries.
The group is focused on advancing flow battery applications, which are poised to play a critical role in building a sustainable, resilient energy infrastructure, supporting a transition toward cleaner energy solutions.
The Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) brings together industry leaders and national labs to advance lead battery technology. With a focus on improving storage capacity and reducing costs, this collaboration aims to enhance energy storage solutions for a sustainable, resilient future.
It is a collaboration supported by a $5 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant. It includes BCI, CBI, lead battery manufacturers, and national labs, focused on advancing lead battery technology to achieve 10+ hours of storage and reduce costs.
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August 14, 2023
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