Increase in the application of renewable energy systems across the globe has led to rise in demand for energy storage devices. Rise in demand for energy storage systems has boosted the demand for lead acid battery. In addition, surge in the automotive sector in developing countries has a positive impact on the demand for lead acid battery.
Prime determinants of growth The global lead acid battery market is experiencing growth due to several factors such as lead acid battery being a cost-efficient energy storage solution, and the presence of recyclability of lead acid battery over lithium-ion battery.
By product, the SLI segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for nearly three-fifths of the lead acid battery market revenue, and is estimated to maintain its leadership status during the forecast period. Lead acid battery is widely utilized in starting, lighting, and ignition of vehicles.
The negative plate of the lead acid battery is formed of sponge lead, while the positive plate is covered in a paste of lead oxide. Between the two plates is an insulating substance (separator). The plates are immersed in an electrolyte that contains sulfuric acid and water to store the charge.
Automotive lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery demand increased by about 65% to 550 GWh in 2022, from about 330 GWh in 2021, primarily as a result of growth in electric passenger car sales, with new registrations increasing by 55% in 2022 relative to 2021.
Nonnamaker added, “The combination of enhanced batteries required to power today’s vehicles and the rising costs to manufacture batteries are why consumers are seeing higher prices for batteries on the shelf.” We have seen the rise in our annual tests, with the average price steadily increasing and now averaging $156.