Against this backdrop, systems provider Rittal and technology company EcoG are expanding their collaboration. EcoG is joining the Rittal Partner Network for Energy & Power. Together, the companies aim to drive the development and implementation of modular charging infrastructures—including for electric truck depots and fleet locations.

“The demands placed on charging and energy systems are growing in line with the dynamics of the market. Through our partnership with systems specialist Rittal, we can integrate our expertise even more closely and better support customers in rapidly implementing scalable charging infrastructures,” says Dr. Jörg Heuer, CEO and co-founder of EcoG.

Expansion in Phases Rather Than a One-Size-Fits-All Solution

A key challenge for many operators is that future demand for charging stations and charging capacity often cannot yet be accurately predicted. Companies must build infrastructure without knowing how large their electric fleets will be in a few years.

“Many operators are faced with the challenge of setting up charging infrastructure without yet knowing the final expansion stage of their locations,” says Dr. Christian Maryska, Head of the Energy & Power Solutions Business Unit at Rittal. “This is where modular architectures come into play. They make it possible to expand capacity and charging points in stages while ensuring integration into existing energy systems. EcoG is the ideal partner for this. To accelerate the urgent expansion of charging infrastructure, a high degree of standardization and the seamless interaction of software and systems engineering are required.”

The two companies’ response to these requirements is called “Powerblock.” The jointly developed infrastructure platform is designed to enable the gradual expansion of charging capacity and the number of charging points. At the same time, additional components such as energy management systems, battery storage, and photovoltaic systems can be integrated.

Open System for Growing Fleets

Unlike many traditional charging infrastructures, this concept is based on an open and scalable approach. Operators can tailor their investments to the actual growth of their vehicle fleets and expand as needed.

The concept is also expected to offer spatial advantages. The Powerblocks are not installed directly at the charging points but instead supply multiple charging stations from a central location. This reduces the amount of space required at the vehicles’ parking spots—an important factor, especially in densely used depot areas.

The partners are already embracing digitalization in the planning phase. The Powerblock is integrated into the Eplan platform as a project. This is intended to accelerate engineering processes and ensure high data quality.

Long-term collaboration within the partner network

With EcoG's inclusion in the Rittal Partner Network, both companies are establishing a long-term partnership. The network brings together expertise from various technology sectors and is designed to offer customers integrated solutions for industrial and energy technology applications.

Rittal brings its expertise in enclosures, power distribution, and climate control to the partnership, while EcoG develops software solutions for modern charging infrastructure. In recent years, the two companies have already collaborated on the development of the Powerblock, as well as on customer projects and trade show appearances.

Electric Truck Depots Are Taking Center Stage

The partners see particularly great potential in charging infrastructure for electric commercial vehicle fleets. As transportation and logistics companies continue to electrify their operations, the need is growing for depot solutions that integrate charging points, power supply, and energy management.

“The key here is to take a holistic view of charging points, power supply, and energy management. With the Powerblock, we can offer our customers a solution that can be adapted to different site sizes and power requirements and allows for phased expansion,” says Dr. Christian Maryska.

Presentation at Smarter E Europe

Rittal and EcoG will demonstrate the specifics of their collaboration at the “Smarter E Europe 2026” trade show, which will take place in Munich from June 23 to 25. There, the companies will present the Powerblock as well as examples of depot charging solutions for commercial vehicles.

Visitors will gain insights into how charging infrastructure can be integrated into modern energy systems and how charging capacity, energy supply, and future expansions can be combined within a modular architecture.