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Tabuaço contests project to install solar panels on the Távora River

The municipality of Tabuaço is opposing a proposed floating solar farm on the Távora River, citing concerns over water quality, impact on tourism, and potential interference with aerial firefighting. Public consultation for the project, which involves installing 30,744 photovoltaic panels across 12 hectares, is open on the 'Participa' portal until 24 November 2026.

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If you are a resident in the area, you can submit your opinion on the project via the official 'Participa' portal until 24 November 2026, as the local council has officially called for public participation to contest the plan.

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