Rimac, Ecoblox develop AI data centre power systems
Author: Joe Peck
Rimac Technology, a Croatian supplier of electric vehicle batteries, powertrains, and software, and Ecoblox, a provider of modular data centres for AI and high-performance computing, have signed a joint development agreement to develop a modular data centre incorporating battery storage and power electronics technology for AI infrastructure.
As demand for AI and high-performance computing increases, the availability of power, cooling capacity, and suitable deployment space is becoming an increasingly important consideration for data centre development. The companies say they aim to address these requirements through an integrated modular design for high-density workloads.
The modular data centre will incorporate Rimac Technology’s UNI battery modules, alongside a battery management system (BMS) that provides real-time monitoring and control.
Telemetry will feed into Ecoblox’s data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) platform, providing centralised monitoring, alarms, and analytics.
The design also integrates power conversion, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, precision cooling, and IT infrastructure within a single modular footprint. The companies say the battery system is intended to improve serviceability and extend backup power duration for critical computing equipment.
Battery technology integrated into modular infrastructure
Rimac Technology’s battery modules were developed for automotive applications and incorporate thermal management and safety features. The companies are now applying the technology to AI infrastructure, where power density, thermal management, and reliability are key considerations.
Ecoblox, an NVIDIA Preferred Partner, provides modular data centres and GPU infrastructure integration, including cluster design, procurement, installation, and managed services. Its offering includes prefabricated air- and liquid-cooled enclosures, DCIM software, and high-performance computing and GPU-as-a-service platforms.
Ecoblox says its infrastructure can be deployed in six to eight months, allowing cloud providers, enterprises, and sovereign computing projects to establish capacity close to available power sources.
Doug Makishima, CEO at Ecoblox, comments, “Partnering with Rimac Technology allows us to redefine high-density power delivery for the next generation of AI compute.
“By integrating automotive-grade energy storage and power electronics directly into our modular data centre architecture, we are removing grid constraints and enabling cloud providers and enterprise customers to deploy scalable, power-resilient AI clusters faster and more efficiently than ever before.”
Nurdin Pitarevic, CEO of Rimac Technology, adds, “Our battery and power electronics technologies have been developed and industrialised to meet some of the most demanding requirements in the automotive industry.
“The same capabilities are increasingly relevant to high-power AI infrastructure, where power density, thermal management, safety, and reliability are critical.
“Together with Ecoblox, we are applying these technologies to a new high-power application and bringing automotive-grade technology to AI data centres.”
The companies plan to install the modular data centre at Rimac Campus in November 2026. It will serve as a live demonstration of the joint system for customers and partners.
