This is the second time the construction of this large-scale solar plant in the Alqueva region has been rejected, even after the project was reformulated to try and meet environmental requirements. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) had already issued a negative opinion in 2024.
Environment Agency rejects Alqueva solar plant again and Lightsource bp files a complaint
Monday, 16 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
