InoBat, the European battery manufacturer based in Voderady, Slovakia, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) to explore the joint development of i-Power+, an intelligent battery energy storage system (BESS) platform.

The platform is designed for the rising power demands of AI data centers, hyperscale computing, and utility-scale energy storage and was announced on 16 October 2026.

Joint Agreement Targets Intelligent Energy Storage

The joint effort pairs InoBat's battery chemistry and BESS technology with ADI's wireless battery management and edge/cloud AI capabilities.

Target applications include hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, and utility-scale commercial and industrial uses.

Prototyping Pilot Begins October 2026

The companies will begin a prototyping pilot on an LFP-based battery container from October 2026, engaging potential customers to validate performance and provide early access to a minimum viable product (MVP).

Pilot activities will take place at ADI Catalyst, a state-of-the-art innovation accelerator based in Limerick, Ireland, where customers, business partners, and suppliers work with ADI experts to rapidly develop, test, and pilot solutions.

Within this phase, InoBat and ADI will define the system architecture for i-Power+, select co-development partners and key suppliers, and deliver a prototype of an intelligent LFP BESS platform.

Technical Features of the Proposed Platform

The prototype is set to incorporate a wireless battery management system (wBMS) that eliminates cell-to-Battery Management Unit wiring. It will also feature electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)-based diagnostics and anomaly-detection algorithms designed to extend battery cycle life and improve state-of-health and state-of-charge accuracy.

As a further goal of the joint efforts, the companies intend to apply an intelligent architecture to sodium-ion BESS technology. The architecture is designed to provide cell-level voltage, temperature, and EIS resolution, together with advanced diagnostics for sodium-ion-specific degradation detection.

Executive Statements

Marián Boček, Chief Executive Officer of InoBat, said, "AI data centers and hyperscale computing are redefining what the grid and energy storage need to deliver, speed, intelligence, and reliability at a scale we haven't seen before. Combining InoBat's battery technology with ADI's intelligence and edge/cloud AI capabilities is a natural step toward building the power platform this industry actually needs, and we are pleased to take this first step together with ADI."

Martin Cotter, Chief Business Units Officer and President of ADI, EMEA, said, "As AI reshapes global energy demand, intelligent battery storage will be critical to delivering power safely, efficiently, and reliably. By working with InoBat, ADI is bringing predictive intelligence closer to the edge to help accelerate the next generation of energy infrastructure."

About InoBat

InoBat is a European battery manufacturer focused on high-performance and sustainable energy storage solutions. With a portfolio of pilot and industrial-scale facilities, InoBat supports the development and production of customized battery cells for automotive, aviation, and industrial applications. Its facility in Voderady, Slovakia, includes R&D capabilities, a pilot production line supporting product development, cell manufacturing, and testing activities, as well as the development of battery energy storage systems.

Through its BESSMONT product line, InoBat designs, manufactures, and deploys utility-scale BESS serving industrial and utility customers, positioning for rising power demand from data centers and AI infrastructure. InoBat is an IPCEI awardee, and its strategic shareholders include Rio Tinto, Amara Raja, Gotion High-Tech/Volkswagen Group, Slovak Investment Holding (SZRB Group), Across Finance, and IPM Group.

Outlook

The announcement contains forward-looking statements regarding the parties' potential future collaboration, product development, industrialization plans, timing, and market expectations relating to i-Power+. The companies note that these statements reflect current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the release, and neither InoBat nor Analog Devices undertakes any obligation to update them except as required by law.

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