What Viridi Parente does

Viridi Parente, Inc. is a Buffalo, New York-based designer and manufacturer of fail-safe lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) for commercial, industrial, institutional, and government customers in North America. Founded in 2009 (initially focused on electrifying construction equipment) and headquartered at 1001 East Delavan Ave, the company offers a modular product portfolio spanning point-of-use packs (RPS50 at ~48.6 kWh), trailer-mounted mobile systems (RPS150 at 146.7 kWh), indoor/outdoor modular storage (RPSLinkIN/EX), and containerized 1.2 MWh systems (RPS1200). Its core technical differentiator is a patented passive anti-propagation thermal management system — developed under Head of Innovation Dr. JR Linna (23 patents, formerly Chief Engineer for EV Batteries at Boston Power) — that contains cell-level thermal events with no release of heat, smoke, sparks, or flame, enabling UL 9540A-certified installation in occupied and space-constrained environments.

The company's software layer consists of the ViSTA/Viridi Insights AI-enabled IoT energy management platform and the Vcom edge computing device (FirstNet-enabled, NIST-certified hardware-based encryption, supporting BACnet, Modbus, CANbus, and DNP3). These apply predictive load analytics, anomaly detection, automated demand-response curtailment, and solar PV co-optimization. Viridi monetizes through direct hardware sales, equipment financing and leasing, energy-as-a-service via a Budderfly partnership targeting SMB and multi-site customers (restaurants, small commercial), and installation/maintenance services, with quote-based multi-year enterprise contracts. Go-to-market blends enterprise field sales, regional distributors (Admar), implementation partners (McKinstry), and event-driven demand generation. Named customers include the Department of Defense, Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute, Purdue University, Erie County, Denver Public Library, and 99 Restaurants, with management citing 500+ deployments across North America. Production operates from a 160,000 sq ft smart manufacturing facility in Buffalo (expanded 2024) and a 40,000+ sq ft facility in Richmond, CA (acquired from Moxion Power in April 2025), with FEOC and BABA compliance positioning the company as an IRA-eligible domestic alternative to imported BESS.

Name

Viridi Parente

Legal name

Viridi Parente, Inc.

Website

https://viridiparente.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Viridi Parente designs and manufactures fail-safe lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (50 kWh to 1.2 MWh) for commercial, industrial, institutional, and government customers across North America, with AI-enabled ViSTA software and UL 9540A-certified indoor deployment capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

BESS OEMs (Containerized Systems, Racks, Turnkey Solutions) (EUAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

BESS Safety, Fire Detection/Suppression & Compliance (NFPA/UL/IEC) (EUAFAAAH), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB), Battery Containerization, Enclosures & HVAC / Thermal Management Integration (EUAEAEAH), Stationary Energy Storage Systems (BESS/ESS Integrators) (IMAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• Lithium-ion BESS
• Industrial battery systems
• Backup power solutions
• Energy storage manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Battery Energy Storage System Sales: Direct sale of lithium-ion battery energy storage products including RPS150 portable power systems and RPSLinkIN integrated solutions
2. Financing and Leasing: Equipment financing and leasing options for customers preferring CapEx alternatives
3. Energy-as-a-Service: Partnership with Budderfly offering energy-as-a-service model for commercial customers seeking operational expense solutions
4. Professional Services: Installation, maintenance, and ongoing support services for deployed battery systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Viridi Parente designs, manufactures, and sells modular lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) with proprietary passive anti-propagation thermal management technology. Its product portfolio scales from 48.6 kWh portable packs (RPS50) and 146.7 kWh trailer-mounted units (RPS150) to indoor/outdoor modular systems (RPSLinkIN, RPSLinkEX) and a 1.2 MWh containerized platform (RPS1200), complemented by the ViSTA AI-driven IoT energy management platform and Vcom edge computing devices. Systems are UL 9540 certified for installation in occupied spaces and serve commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, education, and telecom customers across North America.

Product overview

Viridi Parente offers a modular battery energy storage system portfolio centered on its proprietary fail-safe lithium-ion technology with patented anti-propagation architecture. The product line ranges from portable battery packs (RPS50 at ~48.6 kWh) to mobile trailer-mounted systems (RPS150 at 146.7 kWh), scalable indoor/outdoor modular storage (RPSLinkIN/EX at various capacities), and large-scale containerized solutions (RPS1200 at 1.2 MWh). These hardware products are complemented by the ViSTA/Viridi Insights software platform providing AI-driven energy management, IoT connectivity via the Vcom edge device, and the specialized faveo traffic backup system. The architecture enables modular capacity scaling from 50 kWh to 1.2 MWh and beyond, with systems approved for installation in occupied spaces and around critical equipment—a differentiation from conventional lithium-ion storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RPS (Reliable Power Storage): Product line of battery energy storage systems including RPS 50, RPS 150, RPSLinkIN, RPSLinkEX, and RPS1200
• ViSTA
• faveo
• GreenForce
• Vcom

Products and services

• RPS50 Point-of-use lithium-ion battery pack with 48.6 kWh installed capacity. Features passive anti-propagation, zero noise, modular configuration, 3,500 cycle life, and 10-year product warranty. Sold to commercial, industrial, and institutional buyers needing reliable point-of-use power.
• RPS150 Trailer-mounted mobile battery energy storage system with 146.7 kWh nominal capacity. Offers zero emissions, skid-based design, generator hybridization, and microgrid-forming capability; approved for installation in occupied spaces. Deployed to commercial, industrial, and government customers requiring mobile or temporary backup power.
• RPSLinkIN Modular 480V battery energy storage system designed for indoor installations. Modular racking enables convenient deployment inside buildings, often without incremental fire suppression requirements. Targets commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure environments.
• RPSLinkEX Modular battery energy storage system engineered for external or outdoor installations. Battery packs mount on modular racking for convenient outdoor deployment without additional fire suppression or containment enclosures. Supports peak shaving, renewable maximization, and backup power.
• RPS1200 Large-scale containerized battery energy storage system with 1.2 MWh capacity. Engineered for constant energy output and reliable backup power, featuring patented anti-propagation technology and utility-grade IoT. Supports peak shaving, solar self-consumption maximization, and microgrid applications.
• Viridi Insights (ViSTA) Smart energy management platform (Energy Management System) powered by the ViSTA Data Visualization Engine and Conductor Edge Computing Platform. Provides AI-driven analytics, real-time monitoring, remote control, and co-optimization across grid revenues and on-bill savings. Sold to commercial and industrial customers operating Viridi battery systems.
• faveo Traffic backup power system providing resilient power for intelligent transportation infrastructure. Ensures continuous operation of traffic signals, cameras, and critical ITS components during power outages with 0.02-second instantaneous backup. Includes remote monitoring, telematics, and 3-year warranty. Sold to state DOTs, municipalities, and traffic system operators.
• Vcom Premium edge computing device for industrial IoT connectivity and power management. FirstNet-enabled with NIST-certified hardware-based encryption; supports BACnet, Modbus, CANbus, DNP3, and Serial protocols. Enables remote asset configuration, monitoring, and control from a centralized location. Sold as a standalone IoT gateway product.

Quantifiable outcome

• 492,493 pounds of CO2 avoided through deployed systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BudderflycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic energy-as-a-service partnership where Budderfly deploys Viridi Parente battery storage systems at commercial customer sites. Budderfly provides customer acquisition and ongoing energy management while Viridi Parente supplies the hardware. Budderfly has raised significant funding from Global Infrastructure Partners and Vantage Infrastructure to scale deployments.
• McKinstrycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilding solutions firm partnership for system integration of battery storage at facilities like Denver Public Library. McKinstry provides design, construction, and energy solutions integration services.
• AdmarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment distributor partner for Viridi Parente battery storage products, providing regional distribution through equipment dealer network.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreOthersCertification partner providing UL 9540 safety testing and certification for RPSLinkIN battery energy storage products, validating safety compliance for market entry.
• New Energy New York (NENY)minorOthersGrant recipient from New Energy New York, receiving $314,980 in funding to support clean energy technology development and deployment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Fluence Energy: Fluence is a leading global BESS integrator and OEM offering containerized utility- and C&I-scale storage systems. It directly competes with Viridi's RPS1200-class containerized products and shares the C&I and grid-flexibility go-to-market motion.
• ESS Inc. ESS Inc. builds containerized iron-flow BESS for C&I, utility, and microgrid applications. While chemistry differs (iron flow vs. lithium-ion), the target customers, modular product form factor, and long-duration storage use cases overlap materially with Viridi's RPS line.
• Powin Energy: Powin is a BESS integrator offering stackable, modular lithium-ion storage systems (e.g., Centipede) for utility and C&I customers. Its product form factor, safety-focused architecture, and target verticals closely mirror Viridi's modular BESS portfolio.
• Stem Inc. Stem provides AI-driven energy storage and software (Athena platform) for C&I customers, combining hardware with an intelligent software layer analogous to Viridi's ViSTA. It is a direct competitor in the AI-optimized C&I storage and virtual power plant category.
• Enchanted Rock: Enchanted Rock delivers natural-gas and battery backup power as a service to commercial and industrial customers, including restaurants and small chains. Its C&I backup-power-as-a-service model overlaps with Viridi's Budderfly EaaS deployments and commercial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla (Megapack / Powerwall): Tesla's Megapack, Powerwall, and Autobidder energy platform target overlapping utility, commercial, and behind-the-meter storage segments. Tesla is a much larger incumbent with vertically integrated cells and global scale, competing head-to-head on C&I and microgrid projects.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary, manufactures industrial and grid-scale batteries including lithium-ion BESS. It competes in safety-critical, mission-critical, and utility storage segments and offers certified containerized systems similar to Viridi's RPS1200.

Emerging players

• Energy Vault: Energy Vault develops gravity- and lithium-ion-based storage solutions targeting utility and C&I markets. While its proprietary gravity technology is differentiated, it also offers BESS products and shares the modular, software-managed storage thesis with Viridi.
• KORE Power: KORE Power manufactures lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and pack systems for storage and EV applications with a U.S.-based production footprint. Its domestic manufacturing and modular pack offering compete with Viridi on FEOC/BABA-eligible projects.
• sonnen (by Enphase): sonnen produces residential and small commercial lithium-ion battery systems with strong safety and software integration. While primarily behind-the-meter/residential, it overlaps with Viridi on safe indoor-rated lithium-ion BESS and energy management software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors6 records

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M&A

Investments

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