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Undertaking cutting-edge research, developing the next generation of lead battery technology

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Batteries are vital to the way we live now, but new research is key to developing future products

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Delivering reliable, sustainable and cost-effective energy storage across the globe, lead batteries are a high-performing technology delivering a greener future. Check out CBI's interactive map to see examples of lead batteries in action for energy storage for utility and renewable projects.

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CBI Battery Match

CBI has developed an online tool allowing customers in the energy storage sector, from utility and renewable energy companies to systems integrators, to easily find advanced batteries that provide high performance, are affordable and reliable, whilst also being safe and sustainable. CBI Battery Match is helping energy storage companies find the best lead battery option for their system.

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The only global lead battery pre-competitive research organization

The Consortium for Battery Innovation is the only global pre-competitive research organization funding innovation in lead batteries for energy storage and automotive applications.

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greenhouse gas emissions and as demand for
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ELBC 2024: The biggest and best one yet!

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How Battery Technology is Vital for AI Data Center Resiliency

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10/02/2026

Building Resiliency in Data Centres through Advanced Lead Batteries 

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