Vernou-la-Celle Residents Oppose Lithium Battery Installation Project
ENERGY STORAGE
In Vernou-la-Celle, Seine-et-Marne, residents are opposing a lithium battery project intended for energy storage from renewable sources. The installation plan includes 70 lithium containers, each three meters tall, spread over three hectares beneath high-voltage lines.
On February 11, local inhabitants expressed concerns regarding safety and environmental risks, citing inadequate impact studies. They believe the risks are undervalued by authorities and have filed an appeal against the construction permit. Project representatives did not attend the community meeting where residents voiced their objections.

Feb 14, 2026, 6:14 AM