POWER Digest [August 2026]

VSB Chooses INTEC as EPC Contractor for German Solar Project. VSB Group, part of TotalEnergies, in June said it had awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a 20-MW solar project in Loberitz, Germany, to UK-headquartered INTEC Energy Solutions. VSB, based in Dresden, Germany, said INTEC will be responsible for the full EPC scope, alongside operations and maintenance services, for an initial period of two years with the option to extend. The companies said the project is an important milestone in the ongoing development of renewable energy infrastructure in Germany, and added that it further strengthens the collaboration between VSB and INTEC Energy Solutions. The companies are working together on solar power infrastructure supported by sustainable development principles. The Germany project also contributes to the broader advancement of renewable energy initiatives supported by leading energy market participants, including TotalEnergies. VSB operates in six European countries and has a project pipeline of more than 20 GW.

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Canada’s Velan Support SMR Deployment in Europe. GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) and Canadian manufacturer Velan recently announced a collaboration to explore opportunities for Velan to supply reactor integral isolation valves and containment isolation valves for GVH’s BWRX-300 small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) projects in Europe. The valves are components that help control coolant flow, support safe reactor operation, and contribute to the long-term reliability and performance of the plant. The agreement builds on the expertise and capabilities being developed through the companies’ work on the Darlington New Nuclear Project in Ontario, Canada, where Velan is supporting deployment of the first BWRX-300. GVH is pursuing SMR opportunities in multiple countries, including in Poland where GVH and Orlen Synthos Green Energy are executing site-specific engineering and development activities to support the deployment of at least 24 BWRX-300 units. The BWRX-300 is a 300-MW SMR. Ontario Power Generation is currently deploying the technology at its Darlington site, making it the first commercial-scale SMR under construction in the Western world.

Florida Company Will Support Development of Data Center Campus in Spain. Florida-headquartered EdgeMode in June said the company has officially entered into a memorandum of understanding with the city council of Mora, Spain, to formalize institutional cooperation for the development of “DC Malpica,” a planned 300-MW large-scale data center campus located in Toledo, Spain. The agreement establishes a cooperative framework to ensure development of what officials said is one of Europe’s most high-potential data center sites. The data center is being designed to support artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, and cloud services. The city of Mora has pledged significant investment in technology around the Malpica site, with a commitment to invest €3 billion ($3.45 billion) in the project with several technology companies. EdgeMode earlier this year announced a major collaboration with a provider to deploy solid oxide fuel cell microgrid solutions to power the site. The Malpica data center is located close to Madrid, one of Europe’s leading AI and digital infrastructure hubs, and is part of EdgeMode’s eight-site Spanish portfolio, totaling more than 4.35 GW of planned capacity.

Nextpower Announces Expansion of Solar Product Portfolio for International Market. Solar power technology provider Nextpower in June announced the launch of its NX Gemini two-in-portrait (2P) solar tracker system as part of the company’s broader expansion of its solar solutions portfolio in Europe. The expansion also includes NX Anchor, an integrated foundation system co-engineered for the company’s flagship NX Horizon 1P tracker. Nextpower said it is expanding its platform to help support the next phase of solar power development in Europe with high-density tracker systems, integrated foundations, and intelligent controls that address increasingly site-specific project needs. Nextpower, which has more than 160 GW of generation capacity projects deployed globally, also in June announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zimmermann PV-Steel Group, a Germany-based solar technology provider with more than 20 GW deployed. The company has a deep market presence in Germany, one of Europe’s largest solar markets. Zimmermann was founded in 1950 and expanded into the solar industry in 2009, and has delivered more than 2,500 solar projects across 58 countries. The consideration for the transaction is comprised of cash and stock of up to €330 million ($378 million). The transaction is expected to close in the second half of Nextpower’s fiscal 2027. Zimmermann is known for structural solutions, including fixed tilt, carports, high-density trackers, innovative agriPV solutions, and floating solar photovoltaic.

FlexGen Launches International Operations for Battery Storage in Europe. Battery energy storage developer and energy management software provider FlexGen said the company is building its presence in Europe. The company in June said it has been awarded projects across the UK, Finland, and Sweden to boost availability, reduce risk, and improve asset management through its software and service offerings. The company said the projects will be able to store excess energy from renewables, and discharge that energy when electricity demand is high and prices spike. FlexGen said its energy management system offerings in Europe will include power plant controls, analytics, site-level supervisory control and data acquisition, integration abilities, and lifecycle services. Mike Wallace, managing director for Europe at FlexGen, said, “As Europe faces rising energy prices, high curtailment rates, and rising demand from electrification, FlexGen’s advanced software and services will meet local grid challenges and solve for energy independence, reliability, and affordability.” FlexGen said the European effort will support the data center market, with the company highlighting its experience of pairing battery storage with gas turbines, along with its experience to accelerate the interconnection process. FlexGen said it is expanding its team of experts to support battery storage projects across the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Poland, and Germany.

European Investment Bank Invests in Latvian Energy Group. The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced it has committed to invest in green bonds issued by Latvenergo, Latvia’s state-owned energy company. The EIB participation supports the most recent bond issuance under Latvenergo’s European Green Bond framework, helping finance investments in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure in Latvia. The bank said the financing will support renewable energy projects including onshore wind, battery energy storage systems, hydropower refurbishment, and solar photovoltaic installations. EIB said the investment in a green senior bond in the Baltics reinforces the bank’s commitment to advancing renewable energy and developing capital markets in the region. The EIB said its commitment is to a €300 million ($341.4 million) seven-year bond issued under Latvenergo’s Euro Medium Term Note program and aligned with the European Green Bond Standard, which ensures high transparency and strong environmental credibility. As an anchor investor, the EIB helps to mobilize additional private capital, diversify the investor base, and expand access to sustainable financing.