Marks & Spencer, Npower Sign Renewable Energy Deal

Marks & Spencer said the six-year deal would see npower provide enough renewable electricity.

Marks & Spencer has signed the British retail sector's biggest renewable energy deal with RWE's npower, the food and clothing giant said on Sunday.

Marks & Spencer said the six-year deal would see npower provide enough renewable electricity - 2.6 terawatt hours (TWh) - to ultimately power all its stores and offices.

The electricity will be supplied from renewable sources such as wind and hydro farms, with a significant amount bought from small-scale independent generators, it added.

The retailer said the deal was a major step towards its goal to become carbon neutral.