system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
What did batteries get invented?


assistant
Volta invented the first battery around 1800.  It worked by storing and releasing a charge of energy caused by a chemical reaction.  Since this time batteries have only improved with time.  Around the end of the 19th century batteries were a primary source of electricity for electric grids.  With continuous future improvements to batteries they were being used in most consumer electronics like phones, computers and televisions.