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Modular infrastructure developments for AI data centers

Overview

Companies are introducing modular hardware solutions to address the infrastructure needs of the growing AI and data center markets.

BOXABL Inc. has unveiled a conceptual ‘Server Pod’ design, utilizing factory-built construction models to provide various enclosure sizes for AI and cloud-computing infrastructure. The concept includes compact 10-foot and 20-foot units, 40-foot configurations, and a proposed 2,500-square-foot ‘Server Tron.’ While not yet in manufacturing, the initiative aims to attract developers by potentially mitigating rising construction costs and long deployment timelines. This development coincides with industry projections from JLL suggesting approximately 100 gigawatts of new global data center capacity could be established between 2026 and 2030.

QuantumScape has moved forward with its ‘QS PowerBlock,’ a modular solid-state lithium-metal battery system designed for 1 MW AI data center racks. Showcased at the OCP Global Summit alongside partner Megmeet, the system aligns with Open Compute Project (OCP) Open Rack V3 standards. Prototype testing suggests the system aims to provide four times the power density and five times the runtime compared to conventional lithium-ion setups.

To support its expansion into AI, aerospace, and defense, QuantumScape announced plans to construct a 100 MWh solid-state battery production line in partnership with the Muehlbauer Group, with cell production scheduled for 2028. However, the company remains in a pre-revenue stage, reporting a net loss of $435.1 million in 2025 with continued losses expected through 2026. As commercial production is not anticipated until 2029, the business model remains dependent on external funding and the successful transition from pilot projects to commercialization.

Entities

QuantumScape · Megmeet · JLL · Open Compute Project · BOXABL Inc.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    QuantumScape plans 100 MWh solid-state battery production line

    QuantumScape plans to build a 100 MWh solid-state battery production line by 2028, targeting AI data centers, aerospace, and defense markets in partnership with Muehlbauer Group.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    QuantumScape launches solid-state battery system for AI data centers

    QuantumScape launched the QS PowerBlock, a solid-state battery system for AI data centers, aiming for higher power density and runtime despite ongoing financial losses and a 2029 production target.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    QuantumScape launches QS PowerBlock for AI data centers

    QuantumScape has launched the QS PowerBlock, a modular solid-state battery system designed to provide high-density energy storage for AI data center racks.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    BOXABL unveils Server Pod concept for data center market

    BOXABL has introduced a Server Pod concept to explore using its modular manufacturing for AI and cloud-computing data center enclosures.

Sources

energytrend.com · foreignpolicyjournal.com · istr.org · it-boltwise.de · kapitalmarktexperten.de · webdisclosure.com

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