Image: Paulo Novais/ LusaQuercus Castelo Branco is questioning Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) about the process of reformulating the massively contested Sophia Solar Photovoltaic Plant. Opposition to the project, Quercus recalls, was massive. It brought together 12,570 citizens, as well as positions from local authorities, environmental non-governmental organisations and entities such as Turismo de Portugal. Quercus calls on Lightsource BP to abandon the Sophia Solar Plant “before it is rejected again”. The association also appeals to the prime minister, arguing that the negative opinion of the Evaluation Committee and the recommendations of Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic No.