The future Douzy Photovoltaic Park vandalized, site machinery set on fire
Radio8Ardennes/L’union, April 2, 2025
RLT Terrassement, based in Epiez-sur-Chiers (Meurthe-et-Moselle), a contractor working on the future Douzy solar park, was the victim of vandalism on Tuesday night. Shortly after midnight, five hooded individuals broke into the worksite and set fire to an excavator and compactor belonging to RLT Terrassement. Estimated damage: 150,000 euros.
“My boss and I are sure it’s the work of radical environmentalists. Solar is green, but you have to cut down trees. But burning machinery is green, isn’t it?” says the angry manager. A complaint has been lodged, and an investigation has been opened, entrusted to the Douzy gendarmerie brigade.
As for the worksite [to install 81,000 solar panels on 38 hectares of land, razing part of the forest], it’s at a standstill for the moment. It won’t start up again until next week, but not under any conditions. “The site will be secured, with guards watching over it day and night,” concludes Benjamin Rouyer, Managing Director of RLT Terrassement.
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Ttanslated by Act for freedom now!