“I think the ceiling is nowhere close to being met and there’s a lot of opportunity to improve the practical performance to match the theoretical performance.” Listen to Michael Verde, Director of Research Development at Trojan Battery Company, explain why the lead-acid battery — one of the oldest energy storage technologies — is on the verge of unleashing tremendous untapped potential.


This interview, our latest in our Aqueous Energy series, was filmed at the NAATBaat’s Sodium-Zinc workshop in November 2025.Â