French retailer Casino group will use Sunpower (SPWRA) solar panels to kick start a renewable energy push across its supermarket stores in France and the islands of Mayotte and La Reunion.  The retailer will install a total of 14MW of solar panels on rooftops and parking structures beginning later this year using Sunpower’s high efficiency 315 watt and 305 watt panels.  Similar systems have been installed at Target, Walmart, Macy’s and Lowe’s here in the states.

“SunPower’s proven high-efficiency technology generates the most power in space constrained areas. This will allow us to maximize the amount of clean, renewable solar power that will be produced at our facilities, and reinforces our commitment to sustainable development,” said Jacques Ehrmann of Casino.