Ikea plans for renewable self-sufficiency by 2020

Home furnishing giant Ikea has unveiled plans to produce as much renewable energy as it consumes by 2020.

Ikea – which has almost 300 stores in 26 countries – plans to build on its ambitious existing renewables programme, which will see it spend €1.5bn ($1.9bn) on wind and solar projects by 2015.

It has previously stated its ambition to achieve renewable energy self-sufficiency, but has not previously set a deadline.

The Swedish retail chain has been one of the highest-profile supporters of clean energy in its industry, via installations at its own sites and investments in third-party projects.

Earlier this year Ikea placed a 90MW wind turbine order with Vestas for a Log in to read complete article.

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