IKEA bolts together renewables portfolio with Irish wind farm acquisition

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Retail giant snaps up 7.65MW Carrickeeny Wind Farm from Mainstream Renewable Power

IKEA's high-profile plans to become fully energy independent have taken another step forward as the retail giant yesterday agreed to purchase the 7.65MW Carrickeeny Wind Farm in Ireland from developer...

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