Ikea starts selling solar panels in UK stores

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Swedish firm is optimistic of sales despite recent cuts to solar incentives

Solar panels will join tea lights and spider plants on sale at Ikea stores from Monday, despite huge government cuts to solar subsidies for homeowners. Shoppers will be able to order panels online and...

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