# AI data center and infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261011-ai-data-center-and-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-10-11T08:22:17.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Developments in AI infrastructure have seen a focus on specialized power and computing solutions. Rimac Technology and ECOBLOX entered a Joint Development Agreement to create modular data center (MDC) solutions tailored for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This partnership integrates Rimac’s automotive-grade battery modules and high-voltage power electronics with ECOBLOX’s computing infrastructure to manage high power density and cooling requirements. The first modular data center is slated for installation near Zagreb in November 2026.

In the Netherlands, the infrastructure company VOLT secured its first customer, the Amsterdam-based cloud provider Nebius, for a planned AI gigafactory in the Port of Rotterdam. VOLT plans to invest approximately 7 billion euros starting in 2028, with a portion of the funds dedicated to buildings and the remainder to AI chip infrastructure. The facility is intended to utilize electricity directly from offshore wind farms to reduce strain on the power grid.

## Claims

- Nebius has signed an agreement to purchase a substantial portion of the computing power from VOLT's planned AI gigafactory in the Port of Rotterdam. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- VOLT plans to invest 7 billion euros in the first construction phase of the AI factory, including 2.5 billion for buildings and 4.5 billion for AI chip infrastructure. (single source)
- The planned AI facility in the Rotterdam Maasvlakte aims to utilize electricity directly from offshore wind farms to reduce pressure on the inland power grid. (single source)
- Construction of the AI factory is targeted to begin in 2028. (single source)
- The first phase of the project involves building two sections, each with 100 megawatts of IT capacity. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: VOLT secures first customer for Rotterdam AI gigafactory

VOLT has signed its first customer, Nebius, for a planned 7-billion-euro AI gigafactory in Rotterdam. Meanwhile, Rimac is entering the AI space by building modular data centers using its battery technology.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volt-secures-first-customer-for-rotterdam-ai-gigafactory

### 2026-10-07: Rimac Technology and ECOBLOX partner on modular AI data centers

Rimac Technology and ECOBLOX are partnering to develop modular data centers for AI, integrating automotive-grade battery systems and high-density power electronics to meet rising computing demands.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rimac-technology-and-ecoblox-partner-to-develop-ai-modular-data-centers

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