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.
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