Viridi Powers Denver Public Library with Fail-Safe Battery Energy Storage System

First-of-its-kind installation, delivered in partnership with McKinstry, enhances safety, maximizes renewable energy use, and strengthens grid resilience

BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Viridi, the industry leader in fail-safe battery energy storage systems (BESS), in partnership with McKinstry, a national leader in high-performing building solutions, today announced the successful deployment of its RPSLinkEX energy storage solution at the Denver Public Library.

The project marks a first-of-its-kind Solar and Battery Energy Storage System for the city and counties of Denver, underscoring the city's commitment to sustainability and energy resilience. Unlike traditional lithium-ion systems that carry inherent fire risk, Viridi's proprietary fail-safe anti-propagation technology eliminates the potential for thermal propagation events, making it one of the safest battery solutions available for occupied public buildings.

The Denver Public Library required an energy solution that could deliver meaningful sustainability and cost savings while maintaining the highest standards of safety for its staff, visitors, and critical infrastructure. Viridi's behind-the-meter RPSLinkEX system delivers on that need—capturing excess solar energy for use during non-solar hours, reducing peak demand, and providing dependable backup power during outages, all while meeting Denver's rigorous fire safety standards.

"Public facilities like the Denver Public Library are at the forefront of demonstrating that energy resilience and safety can go hand in hand," said Jon M. Williams, CEO at Viridi. "This installation highlights how fail-safe battery storage can empower communities to maximize renewable energy, reduce costs, and maintain reliability—all without compromise."

With installation led by McKinstry, the Denver Public Library's new RPSLinkEX energy storage system is fully integrated into its existing infrastructure and monitored through Viridi's ViSTA Dashboard.

"The entire McKinstry team is very excited about developing and constructing the first Solar + BESS project for the City and County of Denver," said Jon Ensley, Sr. Construction Project Engineer at McKinstry. "We are appreciative of all our partners and stakeholders who helped to achieve this goal. We value Viridi's expertise in deploying this technology and the whole team has been great to work with."

This project sets a new benchmark for how cities can combine renewable energy and battery storage without compromising safety. With solutions like RPSLinkEX, Viridi is helping communities like Denver lead the way toward cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure for the future.

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About Viridi
Viridi is transforming energy storage with its proprietary fail-safe lithium-ion battery technology. Viridi's battery energy storage systems (BESS) feature breakthrough anti-propagation technology, preventing propagation and significantly reducing the risk of lithium-ion battery fires. Viridi's commercial-scale BESS is among the first and only to be installed in an existing, occupied building, setting a new benchmark for safety and reliability. Engineered for seamless integration into virtually any environment, the BESS combines advanced AI and connectivity to deliver unparalleled remote monitoring and energy optimization. Viridi enables clean, scalable energy solutions across industries, paving the way for a safer, more sustainable future.
Learn more at: www.viridiparente.com, and follow Viridi on LinkedIn.

About McKinstry:
McKinstry is a national leader in designing, constructing, operating and maintaining high-performing buildings. From new construction and ongoing operations to adaptive reuse and energy retrofits, the company provides a single point of accountability across the entire building lifecycle. McKinstry focuses on people and outcomes to ensure the built environment serves owners, operators and occupants alike. McKinstry is your trusted partner for the life of your building.
Learn more at www.mckinstry.com.

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