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Lightsource BP abandons Mega Solar Central project in Beira. Environmentalists speak of a half victoryPhoto by Tom Fisk on Pexels
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Lightsource BP abandons Mega Solar Central project in Beira. Environmentalists speak of a half victory

RTP Notícias14 September 2026 at 10:50

The British multinational Lightsource BP decided to abandon the Mega Central Solar project in Beira, which was planned to be built in the municipalities of Castelo Branco and Idanha-a-Nova. The decision was announced by the company responsible for developing the project.

This withdrawal comes after opposition from environmentalists and local organizations who criticized the project's impact on the region. Environmental activists congratulated themselves on the decision, considering it a half victory in the fight for the protection of the landscape and territory.

Despite the abandonment of the Mega Central Solar in Beira, the Sophia solar central, which is also being developed by Lightsource BP, remains standing and operational in the municipalities of Idanha-a-Nova and Penamacor, thus maintaining the company's presence in the region.

Why this matters

Readers in the region of Castelo Branco and Idanha-a-Nova are directly affected by the decision, which changes the development plans for renewable energies in their area. Although environmentalists partially celebrate, the continuation of the Sophia project shows that the district maintains investment in the solar sector.

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