In an unexpected turn of events, two unions representing coal interests have put a halt to the signing of 27 renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs), thus effectively stopping South Africa's renewables industry in its tracks.Just last week, it appeared an end was finally in sight for the renewables PPA saga, which has been ongoing for three years, when new Energy Minister, Jeff Radebe announced the 27 outstanding solar and wind PPAs would be signed today, March 13, by energy utility, Eskom. Hopes were high that this deadline would, unlike the others, finally be met. Chris Ahlfeldt, ...Den vollständigen Artikel lesen ...