South Africa's Eskom Seeks Solar Buyers in Shift Away From Coal
Eskom, which generates more than 80% of its electricity from the dirtiest fossil fuel, issued a request for long-term power-purchase agreements from industrial customers, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The contracts will range from five to 25 years, with the earliest project reaching commercial operation by the end of 2027.
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