Ecoblox Partners With Rimac for Modular Data Centers
The companies are building a new AI-ready infrastructure powered by integrated battery modules.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Data Centers
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Ecoblox has signed a joint development agreement with Rimac to create a modular data center solution. The collaboration will feature the integration of Rimac battery modules and power electronics into Ecoblox infrastructure.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to provide longer continuous backup power for critical computing hardware like Nvidia and AMD GPUs. By utilizing Rimac technology, these units seek to improve power reliability for high-performance AI workloads.
The modular units measure between 20 and 40 feet and feature Rimac UNI battery modules designed for energy storage and industrial use. The system leverages real-time battery management technology to control the power output.
The players
Ecoblox
A Dubai-based company that specializes in AI-ready modular data center architecture.
Rimac
A technology company known for developing advanced battery modules and power electronics used in automotive and industrial applications.
The details
The infrastructure combines Ecoblox AI-ready architecture with Rimac power electronics to support intensive GPU computing. The first unit will be deployed at the Rimac campus in Kerestinec, Croatia.
Timeline
November 2026 is the expected completion date for the first modular data center.
The Tech Race
This collaboration marks a significant expansion of automotive-grade power storage technology into the cloud infrastructure sector. It represents a shift toward more flexible, localized data center deployments as companies compete to provide reliable power for AI processing.
The use of standardized, pre-built modular data centers can reduce wait times for AI-ready computing resources to under eight months. This improved speed and reliability helps developers get high-performance applications online faster.
The takeaway
Reliable power storage is becoming a critical component for AI infrastructure developers seeking to maximize uptime. Companies are increasingly looking at high-density battery technologies to solve the challenge of continuous power for advanced computing hardware.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in Data Centers to understand how infrastructure is evolving to support AI growth.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Datacenterdynamics.
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