ECL designs and operates modular, community-integrated data centers utilizing a flex-grid power architecture. This solution prioritizes sustainability by employing hydrogen fuel cells and eliminating water usage for cooling, resulting in near-zero emissions. The company delivers high-density compute capacity with improved total cost of ownership (TCO) and rapid deployment timelines for clients.
Funding
$20M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
MVFounders
Product
Problem
Traditional data centers consume significant resources, including water and electricity, and often rely on fossil fuels, contributing to environmental degradation and high operational costs. The reliance on centralized grids also creates vulnerabilities and limits deployment options in remote or resource-constrained locations.
Solution
ECL designs and operates modular data centers powered by on-site hydrogen generation, enabling zero-emission, off-grid operation. The modular ECL Block design allows for scalable deployments, from 1 to 2 MW increments, tailored to specific customer requirements. By eliminating reliance on the power grid and traditional cooling methods, ECL achieves ultra-high efficiency with a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) under 1.05, while also producing excess water that can be returned to the community. This approach reduces environmental impact, lowers total cost of ownership (TCO), and provides greater flexibility in data center location and configuration.
Target Audience
ECL's primary customers are enterprises, government organizations, and research institutions seeking sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective data center solutions with minimal environmental impact.
Features
- Modular ECL Block design for scalable deployments from 1 to 2 MW
- On-site hydrogen power generation for zero-emission operation
- Water-free cooling system, saving 8 million gallons per MW per year
- Ultra-high efficiency with a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) under 1.05
- Customizable rack criteria, power requirements, and redundancy modes
- Advanced management software for real-time monitoring, predictive modeling, and site optimization
- High-density server deployment with up to 50kW per rack
- Rapid deployment from purchase order to IT-ready site