IKEA Canada goes green: Second wind farm aquired

Investment reaffirms IKEA Group’s commitment to produce more renewable energy than it consumes by 2020.

IKEA Canada has signed agreements to acquire an 88MW wind farm located near Drumheller, Alberta approximately 130km east of Calgary. Consisting of 55 turbines, the Wintering Hills wind farm will generate 275 million kWh (kilowatt hours) of energy, the equivalent to the electricity consumption of 54 IKEA stores or nearly 26,000 Canadian households. “We are committed to having a positive impact on people and the planet,” said Brendan Seale, Sustainability Manager, IKEA Canada. “This investment in renewable energy supports our business and moves us closer to our global ambition to produce more renewable energy than we consume by... ... More: Official Press Release IKEA Canada

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Ikea, Canada, wind farm, Alberta