
Invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Planté, the lead-acid battery is the earliest type of rechargeable battery. In the charged state, the chemical energy of the lead-acid battery is stored in the potential differ.

According to Philip Davis, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the government will invest US$14.2 million into the installation of a 25 MW battery energy storage system at the Baillou Hill Power Plant.