Meridian Energy 's Australian division is partnering with French power company Total Eren to develop a 200 MW solar project in the north of Victoria state . It will be the French company 's first investment in Australia , and is set to be completed by the middle of next year . Alongside the deal , Meridian has also agreed to buy three hydroelectric power stations from Trustpower for $ 134 m and to sign purchase agreements with wind farms in the Pyramul and Woorndoo areas of the state . The combined projects will add 1 GWh to the company 's annual renewable energy capacity in Australia .
Meridian Energy's Australian division is partnering with French power company Total Eren to develop a 200 MW solar project in the northwest of Victoria state. It will be the French company's first investment in Australia, and is set to be completed by the middle of next year. Alongside the deal, Meridian has also agreed to buy three hydroelectric power stations from Trustpower for $134m and to sign purchase agreements with wind farms in the Pyramul and Woorndoo areas of the country. The combined projects will add 749 GWh to the company's annual renewable energy capacity in Australia.