The FlexGrid marks a strategic development for ECL, which has traditionally focused on modular data centre innovations and hydrogen-based data centres. While hydrogen remains part of its approach, the introduction of FlexGrid expands its portfolio toward modular power flexibility.
ECL’s FlexGrid is designed to provide flexible power solutions for AI data centres at power-constrained sites. It aims to support the deployment of GPU-based capacity closer to users and data sources, particularly in locations where grid power and hydrogen availability are limited.
FlexGrid utilises ECL’s proprietary power conditioning system. The technology integrates multiple energy sources, including grid power, hydrogen, natural gas, renewables, and diesel, into a single AC or DC power feed. The system is designed to operate with grid connections of 2–10 MW and scale up to 25 MW as additional energy sources are incorporated.
A key characteristic of FlexGrid is its fuel-agnostic architecture. Unlike traditional facilities that depend on a single primary energy source, the design allows for the addition of different power sources without requiring a redesign. This approach is positioned as relevant in the context of evolving energy policies and market conditions.
With rising AI-related power consumption, flexible power infrastructure is increasingly required to support AI implementations. The platform is intended to address power constraints while supporting scalability.
Industry forecasts indicate growing electricity consumption by AI-optimised servers. FlexGrid is designed to decouple data centre power architecture from reliance on a single fuel type, enabling deployment across varied locations to support AI inference workloads.
The FlexGrid reflects a continuation of ECL’s focus on modular power systems and hydrogen-based data centres, while expanding into broader power flexibility. The development involved contributions from Yuval Bachar, with support from Molex Ventures and Hyperwise Ventures.
