Frequently Asked Questions
Company
As one of the first and only systems installed in occupied buildings, Viridi’s Fail–Safe technology eliminates propagation risks inherent in lithium-ion batteries—often without requiring costly fire suppression or ventilation. Designed for seamless indoor and outdoor deployment across industries, Viridi’s BESS enhances grid capacity, supports peak demand without infrastructure upgrades, and maximizes on-site renewable energy consumption. From industrial facilities to disaster relief and live events, Viridi delivers clean, silent, and safe power wherever it’s needed.
Founded in 2009, Viridi has spent over a decade redefining battery energy storage. The journey began with “Frankenstein,” a fully electric excavator, marking the first step toward electrification. By 2013, Viridi introduced its first battery energy storage prototype, demonstrating its potential for commercial use. Recognizing the need for distributed storage beyond construction, the company brought in industry leaders in 2017 to accelerate innovation.
From 2019 onward, Viridi refined its proprietary propagation suppression technology, completed key prototypes, and secured OEM partnerships to electrify compact construction equipment. A series of capital raises—totaling over $118 million—enabled Viridi’s rapid growth.
Major milestones followed, including installing large-scale energy storage systems, launching the portable RPS150, and completing the industry’s most rigorous safety tests. In 2024, Viridi expanded into a new 160,000-square-foot smart manufacturing facility in Buffalo, NY. Looking ahead, 2025 marks a new chapter by establishing a California production facility, secured a $9.3 million grant from the CEC, and continues leadership in setting the gold standard for safe, scalable energy storage.
Our headquarters are in Buffalo, NY, with operations in Wuxi, China; Boulder, CO; Rochester, NY; and, most recently, Richmond, CA. While we operate as a global entity, our primary market remains the U.S. However, we are actively expanding to drive broader adoption of our solutions worldwide.
Viridi is currently engaged in a strategic partnership with the American Battery Technology Company to enhance our end-of-life processes. As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, we are implementing a comprehensive recycling program for our lithium-ion batteries, ensuring they are disposed of and repurposed in an environmentally sound manner. This collaboration reinforces our dedication to responsible resource management while supporting a circular economy for critical battery materials. Through this initiative, we continue to prioritize sustainability in all aspects of our operations.
Viridi’s customers can be confident that their systems will be decommissioned and recycled in a way that reduces the burden of additional raw material extraction on our environment. When batteries and modules are replaced, Viridi works with its battery recycling partner to ensure materials can be reused in different applications and reintroduced into the domestic supply chain.
Our dedicated service team is always on hand to support our customers, providing 24/7 technical assistance and expert repairs—whether on-site or in-house. We stand firmly behind our products, ensuring reliable performance and peace of mind. Contact Our Energy Experts: 1-866-984-7434.
Viridi is taking a decisive leap forward in our mission to revolutionize battery manufacturing through our extensive investment in manufacturing automation in Buffalo, New York. This strategic investment enables us to scale production to meet growing market demands while upholding our unwavering standards for quality, operational excellence, and sustainable manufacturing.
Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond emissions reduction through our strategic initiatives. By repurposing a former Brownfield site and creating manufacturing jobs in Buffalo’s East Side through our non-profit, GreenForce, we actively contribute to local economic revitalization while advancing our mission of reducing CO2 emissions through innovative technology.
Products
Our products define the standard for safety, backed by rigorous testing—including the UL9540A unit-level test—which proves our ability to stop thermal runaway in its tracks, preventing cell-to-cell propagation within our battery packs. See our UN/UL Infographic.
While stationary energy storage remains essential for long-term grid stability and large-scale energy storage, mobile solutions provide unmatched adaptability, resilience, and cost-effective deployment across multiple industries.
Viridi offers a range of modular energy storage solutions, from 50 kWh to 1.2 MWh and beyond, tailored to meet diverse customer needs. Our portfolio includes:
- RPS 1200 – A large-scale energy storage solution for grid support, peak shaving, and high-demand applications.
- RPS LINK-IN – Modular ESS designed for indoor installations, ideal for commercial and industrial applications requiring compact, scalable storage.
- RPS LINK-EX – Modular ESS for exterior installations, offering weather-resistant, high-capacity storage for outdoor deployments.
- RPS 150 – A mobile energy storage system, providing clean, silent power for construction sites, disaster relief, and temporary events.
- RPS 50 – A 50 kWh battery pack, perfect for smaller-scale energy needs or as a component of a larger integrated system.
Our modular approach allows customers to scale capacity based on their specific energy demands, whether for stationary, mobile, or hybrid applications.
Yes, Viridi’s energy storage systems are fully compatible with renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Our solutions are designed to store excess renewable energy when production is high and deliver reliable power when generation is low, such as at night or during periods of low wind.
With our modular and scalable BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), customers can:
- Maximize on-site renewable generation by capturing surplus energy for later use.
- Enhance grid independence by reducing reliance on fossil-fuel backup power.
- Support demand management by optimizing energy consumption during peak and off-peak hours.
Whether for commercial, industrial, municipal, or mobile applications, Viridi’s Fail-Safe, Anti-Propagation technology ensures safe and seamless integration with renewable energy systems, helping businesses and communities transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Viridi stands apart from its competitors with its proprietary anti-propagation technology, engineered to prevent cell-to-cell propagation of thermal runaway and eliminate the risk of lithium-ion battery fires. This critical safety innovation enables unmatched versatility, making Viridi’s solutions ideal for diverse applications—from manufacturing facilities and medical research centers to daycare centers and homes.
Unlike conventional approaches that attempt to modify battery cells, Viridi’s technology isolates each cell, ensuring that even if one fails, the issue cannot spread. Our Fail-Safe design guarantees that even in a worst-case scenario, there is no catastrophic event or secondary impact from the battery pack.
By combining industry-leading safety, scalability, and adaptability, Viridi redefines the standard for Fail-Safe distributed energy storage, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
Our energy storage systems have a lifespan of 3,500 cycles, typically lasting 15–20 years. However, several factors—such as usage duration, depth of discharge, and energy output—can impact longevity, potentially extending the system’s operational life beyond the standard range.
At Viridi, we offer flexible financing options to make acquiring and deploying our innovative energy solutions seamless. Whether you’re interested in renting, leasing, or exploring custom financing arrangements, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Additionally, state and federal incentives, such as those available through the Inflation Reduction Act, may be applicable depending on the product purchased, further enhancing affordability and value.
Our systems use cells sourced from leading suppliers LG & Panasonic, combined with proprietary antipropagation technology for behind-the-meter solutions. We use Lithium-ion NMC with Viridi architecture, outperforming other chemistries in space required, safety, and temperature for behind-the-meter applications.
Energy Storage & Connectivity
Our systems have a “brain”, if you will. We combine advanced data analytics, real-time AI capabilities, and remote operational control, into a singular, integrated microgrid solution.
While competitors struggle to match our level of remote adaptability and performance optimization, we’ve made it seamless. The ability to log into and control critical systems under extreme time pressure isn’t trivial—it’s revolutionary. Our technology showcases the perfect blend of innovation, resilience, and practicality in scenarios where failure is not an option.
Energy Storage has never been this flexible, reliable, or intelligent. As energy challenges become more frequent and communities rely on sustainable energy solutions, our edge technology is setting a new standard for what’s possible in sustainable energy storage solutions.
Our comprehensive connectivity solution enables universal device integration and intelligent energy management through a secure, FirstNet-ready platform. Supporting multiple protocols including BACnet, Modbus, CANbus, and DNP3, our system allows seamless control of behind-the-meter devices while enabling automated power curtailment. Advanced AI algorithms provide predictive load analysis, renewable energy optimization, and real-time anomaly detection. Through customizable dashboards and remote configuration capabilities, operators can monitor system performance and adjust parameters from anywhere, ensuring maximum return on investment through intelligent property and asset co-optimization.
Stationary, Grid-Tied Energy Storage Systems like RPS1200, RPSLinkIN, and RPSLinkEX are most often installed at Commerical & Industrial facilities Behind-The-Meter. In doing so, they optimize the energy consumption measured and billed by the local electric utility’s applicable retail tariff. Energy Storage lowers on-bill costs in three ways:
- Peak Shaving discharges the battery at opportune moments to limit the facility’s maximum power draw, lowering the measured kW demand peak and the $/kW demand cost on the electricity bill.
- Load Shifting discharges the battery to limit the facility’s energy consumption during a utility’s “on-peak” hours (often weekday afternoons), lowering the $/kWh energy costs. The battery later recharges during “off peak” hours (often overnight).
- Solar Maximization allows a facility to consume more of its PV production on site and rely less on grid power. The battery discharges in the evening and nighttime hours with the goal to “empty the tank” to a defined State of Charge (SOC%), minimizing draw from the grid and lowering on-bill $/kWh utility energy costs. Defined nighttime SOC% is arrived at based on predicted solar output of the following day, with the goal to “fill the tank” with excess solar energy beyond what the load would typically draw that would otherwise be exported to the grid. This can be thought of as Maximizing Solar Self Consumption, raising the % of solar utilized on site and minimizing both daytime solar export and nighttime grid draw.
In addition, Viridi Battery Energy Storage Systems can be enrolled in Demand Response and Wholesale Market Participation programs as applicable, to generate additional revenues beyond what can be saved on a retail electric bill.
CapEx benefits take the form of major Federal and State incentives like the Investment Tax Credit, MACRS accelerated depreciation, and applicable local or utility incentives targeting Battery Energy Storage Systems.
OpEx benefits include on-bill energy cost savings, demand response and wholesale market participation revenues, fuel savings from avoided generator runtime, and lower costs from generator maintenance (battery reduces generator runtime and in hybrid mode increases generator engine efficiency).
BESS often accumulate less financially calculable benefits such as the value of sustainability (lower consumption of grid power when the grid’s fossil fuel mix is highest), the value of carbon emissions reductions (direct reduction in C02 from avoided generator runtime) and the value of resiliency (avoided facility downtime).