Energy Storage and Beyond: Wayne Garrett on Viridi’s Tech, Partnerships, and Military Uses

In this episode of Sean White's Solar and Energy Storage Podcast, Sean White interviews Wayne Garrett, Chief Commercial Officer for Viridi. They discuss Viridi's innovative energy storage solutions, including their use of LG 18650 cells, passive cooling technology, and applications in microgrids and commercial settings. They also touch on Viridi's partnerships, particularly with Sunbelt and potential connections to construction equipment. Additionally, Garrett shares insights about their military applications, emphasizing the importance of silent and efficient battery systems in tactical scenarios.   Topics covered: Microgrids Microgrid training Viridi Parente www.viridiparente.com Energy Storage Solar on Traffic lights Scalable systems Battery Management Systems Lithium Ion Batteries Passive Cooling Active Cooling NMC = Nickel Magnesium Cobalt LG 18650 LFP = Lithium Iron Phosphate First Fail safe Lithium Ion Battery System UL 9540A ESS = Energy Storage System Phenolic plate Sunbelt Parallelable Battery System Hybrid Cars EV = Electric Vehicle EV Charging Station Bobcat Battery Energy Storage Systems VPP = Virtual Power Plant AI = Artificial Intelligence Wayne Garrett Army Background Energy Storage System Benefits for Military use   Reach Wayne Garrett here: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-garrett Viridi: www.viridiparente.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.heatspring.com/sean