{
  "id": 12617464,
  "title": "Balearic Government blocks controversial Mallorca solar park over environmental concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/balearic-government-blocks-controversial-mallorca-solar-park-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:41:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/07/balearic-government-blocks-controversial-mallorca-solar-park-over-environmental-concerns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Balearic Government has refused approval for a new solar park in Alcúdia, citing environmental concerns over the potential damage to the natural landscape. The proposed Son Careló photovoltaic park, planned for Alcanada near the former GESA residential complex, faced rejection after an unfavorable environmental impact assessment. Alcúdia Town Hall and environmental authorities expressed opposition, citing potential loss of forest cover, biodiversity, and the installation's impact on habitats of Community interest and the overall landscape. The project, proposed by Alcanada Energy, involved installing 3,120 solar panels with a capacity of around 2.09 megawatts. This decision follows a temporary freeze on new authorizations for photovoltaic parks on rustic land while the Balearic Government prepares a broader renewable energy and energy storage plan. Alcúdia is already home to other solar developments, including those around the Es Murterar power station and the larger Nou Murterar project.",
  "summary": "The Balearic Government has rejected plans for a new solar park in Alcúdia after environmental authorities concluded that the development […]",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/government-invites-private-investment-to-revive-telkom-towers-amid",
        "published": "2026-10-07T06:30:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}