Building on its pioneering role in installing large solar arrays atop its stores in the Europe, the U.S. and Australia, Ikea will now introduce sales points within its stores at which homeowners will be able to purchase solar systems.

The news that Swedish retail giant Ikea plans to open a 29, 000 square metre outlet located in North Lakes, Moreton Bay was met with excitement throughout south east Queensland.

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, is to install solar energy panels on ten additional United States locations — its entire presence in the Southern U.