Current Uses of Li-ion Batteries
Li-ion batteries provide a reliable, long-lasting, and rechargeable power source. They are widely used in a variety of applications, including:
- Consumer electronics, ranging from cell phones to electric vehicles to backup home energy storage systems.
- First responders’ rechargeable portable equipment, including flashlights, portable radios, cardiac monitors, and gas monitoring equipment.
- Uninterrupted power flow to critical infrastructure in commercial applications.
- Expanding the capacity, flexibility and reliability of the power grid.
The United States leads the world in the use of utility-scale BESS.