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AL-THALA, West Bank (AP) Electricity from solar panels and wind turbines has revolutionized life in rural Palestinian herding communities: Machines, instead of hands, churn goat milk into butter, refrigerators store food that used to spoil and children no longer have to hurry to get their homework done before dark.
But the German-funded project, initiated by Israeli volunteers, is now in danger. Israeli authorities are threatening to demolish the installations in six of the 16 remote West Bank communities being illuminated by alternative energy, arguing the panels and turbines were installed without permits.
"In reality, it is almost impossible for Palestinians to obtain building permits," the report concluded.
The German government has expressed concern and asked for clarifications a rare show of displeasure from Israel's staunchest defender in Europe.
Israel nixes solar energy for Palestinians - Yahoo! News