Value proposition

The only global lead battery pre-competitive research organization

As the world’s only global pre-competitive research organization funding research into lead batteries, CBI sets the standard for advancing, innovation, and promoting the next generation of energy storage.

Through ongoing modernization, lead batteries are a proven, safe, reliable, and sustainable technology that can be scaled for a variety of applications including energy storage, automotive, and mobile. As one of the world’s most recycled products, lead batteries do not require a dependency for sourcing and are produced around the world.

For more than 25 years, with its global membership of battery manufacturers, industry suppliers, research institutes, and universities, CBI has delivered cutting-edge research pushing the boundaries of innovation in lead battery technology.

CBI members and partners all share the common aim of inspiring the latest research to help develop the next generation of advanced lead batteries that will meet today’s energy storage demands and be part of tomorrow’s solutions.