APPLICATIONS OF LEAD–ACID BATTERIES

Lead–acid batteries have innumerable commercial applications. Some of the important applications are as follows:

1. Used in automobiles for starting and lighting.
2. For lighting on steam and diesel railway trains.
3. Used at generating stations and substations for the operation of protective devices and for emergency lighting.
4. Used at telephone exchanges.
5. Used for emergency lighting at important places, including hospitals, theatres, banks, etc.
6. Used for lighting purposes in remote rural areas.