Distributed energy specialist Letra is partnering energy storage specialist EG4 Electronics to provide distributed AI and energy for AI micro data centres.

New York-based Lektra is building a distributed cloud network powered entirely by distributed energy. Its technology transforms surplus renewable energy into GPU-powered micro data centres. This allows users to become their own utilities while participating in a new global compute marketplace.

EG4 Electronics manufactures energy storage solutions, specialising in batteries, inverters, and energy management hardware for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

The collaboration will allow EG4 to offer its customers a unified solution: batteries that both store energy and enable distributed cloud computing and AI services at the edge.

Under the agreement, EG4 will participate in Lektra’s Series A round and license Lektra’s patented intellectual property. EG4 will have exclusive use of Lektra’s IP for the distribution of its patented technology during the development phase.

“We are excited to work with EG4’s hardware team and management to deliver a superior battery with distributed AI capabilities,” said Karl Andersen, CEO of Lektra. “We believe in a distributed energy and AI marketplace that allows ratepayers to get more money from their own energy while building resilience into the grid.”

“Lektra is pushing the boundaries of edge compute, allowing residential solar customers to benefit directly from the explosive growth of AI Data Center,” said James Showalter, CEO of EG4. “We’re thrilled to be selected by Lektra as their partner for storage solutions.”