Viridi Nominated Small Business Innovator of the Year by Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition at Massachusetts Clean Energy Week

 Viridi, the industry leader in fail-safe battery energy storage systems (BESS), is nominated as a finalist for the Small Business Innovator of the Year award by the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition (NREC) at Massachusetts Clean Energy Week 2025.

This prestigious honor celebrates companies that are reshaping the clean-energy landscape and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. Viridi earned the nomination for its proprietary fail-safe lithium-ion battery technology, which integrates breakthrough anti-propagation design with reliable, scalable energy storage – dramatically reducing fire risk while enabling the safe deployment of high-performance battery systems at scale.

“This honor validates our drive to redefine what safe, reliable energy storage means,” said Jon M. Williams, CEO of Viridi. “By delivering fail-safe systems that can be trusted anywhere—from vital infrastructure to mobile installments – we’re helping accelerate the shift to a resilient, zero-carbon future.”

Viridi’s leadership is reflected not only in this nomination but also in its proven track record. From pack systems being used at the DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory for inverter and system design testing, to the 600kWh indoor energy system at the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute, as well as critical infrastructure, emergency response efforts, and high-profile events like the nation’s largest sporting event and music festivals in the desert, Viridi’s BESS is setting a new benchmark for safety and reliability.

“This recognition highlights what’s possible when innovation is grounded in safety,” said Dr. JR Linna, Boston-based engineer and Head of Innovation at Viridi. “Our team’s work shows that advanced engineering can eliminate risks that have held back energy storage, opening the door to cleaner, more resilient power systems.”

Viridi’s fail-safe systems demonstrate that deep decarbonization and uncompromising safety can go hand in hand. By pairing advanced intelligence with proven real-world deployments, the company is helping utilities, businesses, and communities build a more resilient, zero-carbon energy future.