Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched its M&S Community Energy Fund.

The funding provides up to £400,000 supporting community renewable energy projects and technologies across the UK.

The launch coincides with M&S Energy's proposals to supply 100% of its electricity from renewable sources.

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The company will generate electricity from 46 hydro power stations in Scotland equivalent to the consumption of its customers.

Energy Minister Lord Bourne said: "This fund will bring greener, cleaner energy supplies to local communities and supports M&S Energy's impressive move to source 100% of the electricity it supplies from renewable sources."

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