Industrial batteries translate chemical energy into electricity. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit a wide range of applications. There are two main industrial battery types: primary (disposable) or secondary (rechargeable). Primary batteries are nonrechargeable devices. They must be replaced once the energy supply is depleted. Secondary batteries or rechargeable batteries contain active materials that can be regenerated. When the energy produced by these industrial batteries drops below optimum efficiency, they may be recharged according to various methods, depending the industrial battery construction. Additional classifications for industrial batteries include lead acid industrial batteries, reserve industrial batteries, and lithium batteries.

