Lead Acid Battery Technology

Lead Acid Battery Technology

Lead Acid Battery Chemistry

Applications

Starting Lighting Ignition (SLI) in Automobiles
Telicom
Railways
UPS and Power Back-up
Emergency Light
Traction
Other Standby
Portable Applications
power Tools
Consumer Electronics

Features

Mature Technology
Low Cost Abundant Material
Application Versatility
Recycleability

Disadvantages

High Weight Per Unit Output
Non - Environment Friendly Material
Toxic

Basic Technology Comparison

System	voltage(V)	Specific Energy(Wh/Kg)	Energy Density(Wh/L)
Lead Acid	2.1	30-40	60-75
Nickel-Cadmium	1.2	40-60	50-150
Nickel-Metal hydride	1.2	30-80	140-300