Ecoblox and Rimac Partner on Modular Data Centers
The collaboration integrates automotive battery technology to provide continuous power for high-density AI computing infrastructure.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Data Centers
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Ecoblox and Rimac have entered a joint development agreement to create modular data centers using Rimac's battery and power electronics. This research-stage project aims to enhance backup power capabilities for AI-ready infrastructure.
Why it matters
Data centers face increasing pressure to maintain stable uptime for high-density GPU computing. By integrating automotive-grade battery technology into modular infrastructure, this partnership seeks to extend continuous power during outages.
The system architecture pairs Ecoblox modular data center enclosures with Rimac UNI battery modules and integrated power electronics. These units leverage Rimac's existing battery management technology to monitor and control power delivery to high-performance Nvidia and AMD GPUs.
The players
Ecoblox
A Dubai-based infrastructure firm specializing in modular data center architecture optimized for AI hardware.
Rimac
An automotive technology company known for high-performance electric vehicle power electronics and battery management systems.
The details
The design replaces standard facility-scale uninterruptible power supplies with Rimac's automotive-derived energy storage. Rimac UNI battery modules, typically used in high-performance electric vehicles and marine applications, act as the primary buffer to support the power demands of AI-ready hardware. The modular data center units—built in 20-to-40-foot configurations—are designed to be deployed in less than eight months.
Timeline
November 2026: Expected completion of the first modular data center unit in Kerestinec, Croatia.
The Tech Race
This project pivots automotive-grade energy storage toward the mission-critical cooling and power density requirements of modern AI training clusters. It follows a trend of infrastructure providers seeking to bypass traditional grid reliability issues by utilizing high-capacity modular energy storage.
Enterprises and cloud service providers requiring rapid, standalone AI infrastructure may eventually benefit from the accelerated eight-month deployment schedule. The system is designed to be hardware-agnostic, maintaining compatibility with both Nvidia and AMD-based GPU clusters.
The takeaway
The development signals a shift toward vertical integration where automotive battery performance dictates data center reliability. Observers should track the November 2026 pilot completion to verify if these units can match the power stability of traditional stationary backup systems.
What happens next
The first operational deployment of the modular unit at the Rimac campus in Kerestinec, Croatia, is scheduled for November 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Datacenterdynamics.
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