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An electrical battery consists of electrochemical cells that convert chemical energy into electrical energy, with the first battery invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800. The battery industry generates approximately US$48 billion annually, growing at 6% each year, and includes primary (disposable) and secondary (rechargeable) batteries. Batteries are utilized in various applications, from miniature cells for small devices to larger batteries for standby power in critical systems.

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Battery

An electrical battery consists of electrochemical cells that convert chemical energy into electrical energy, with the first battery invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800. The battery industry generates approximately US$48 billion annually, growing at 6% each year, and includes primary (disposable) and secondary (rechargeable) batteries. Batteries are utilized in various applications, from miniature cells for small devices to larger batteries for standby power in critical systems.

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An electrical battery is one or more electrochemical cells that convert stored chemical energy

into electrical energy. The invention of the first battery (or "voltaic pile") was in 1800 by
Alessandro Volta. Nowadays, batteries have become a common power source for many
household and industrial applications. According to a 2005 estimate, the worldwide battery
industry generates US$48 billion in sales each year, with 6% annual growth.

There are two types of batteries: primary batteries (disposable batteries), which are designed to
be used once and discarded and secondary batteries (rechargeable batteries), which are designed
to be recharged and used multiple times.

Miniature cells are used to power devices such as hearing aids and wristwatches whereas larger
batteries provide standby power for telephone exchanges or computer data centers.

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