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Tuscany agrivoltaic project protests

Overview

Activists in Tuscany, Italy, are protesting a proposed agrivoltaic project in Ribolla, Grosseto. The project, involving the installation of solar modules across approximately 25 to 35 hectares, is being opposed due to the alleged involvement of the Israeli firm Shikun & Binui.

Protesters and groups such as the Rights in Palestine Collective claim that the project developer, SPV Energy 3 Srl, serves as a front for Shikun & Binui. Opponents argue that the Israeli company is linked to activities in occupied Palestinian territories, including the construction of barriers and providing technology to the Israeli military.

Initial mobilizations used the slogan ‘This sun will not feed the genocide’ to highlight the geopolitical implications of the investment. The movement has since gained momentum, with a petition collecting over 15,000 signatures requesting that the Tuscany Region withhold final authorization for the plant based on both environmental and ethical concerns.

Entities

Ribolla · SPV Energy 3 Srl · Shikun & Binui · Rights in Palestine Collective · Confagricoltura

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Ribolla agrivoltaic project faces 15,000-signature protest

    Over 15,000 people signed a petition against a proposed agrivoltaic project in Ribolla, citing ethical concerns regarding the involvement of Shikun & Binui.

  2. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Tuscany activists protest agrivoltaic project linked to Israeli firm

    Protests have emerged in Tuscany against a proposed agrivoltaic plant in Ribolla due to its links to the Israeli group Shikun & Binui, which activists connect to activities in occupied Palestinian territories.

Sources

ilrestodelcarlino.it · maremmaoggi.net · volleybollive.com