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Cornell University sustainability partners invite you to Charging Forward: Cornell’s Mobile Battery Demonstration, a hands-on showcase of a quieter, zero-emissions alternative to portable diesel generators. Debuting on the Ithaca campus this week, the new mobile battery energy storage system (MBESS) – funded by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and manufactured by Viridi – demonstrates how clean, portable power can support large outdoor events, emergency needs, and off-grid operations without noise or fumes.
During this event, experts from Cornell, NYPA, EPRI, and Viridi will share insights into the system’s design, safety features, and real-world applications. Attendees will experience a live demonstration of what the battery can power and connect with student and faculty researchers advancing sustainable energy technologies.
This project reflects Cornell’s long-standing commitment to carbon neutrality and its approach to creating a living laboratory for sustainable innovation, where campus operations double as testbeds for scalable climate solutions.
This event is hosted by Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, Cornell Facilities and Campus Services, and the Cornell Office of Sustainability.
It is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
