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. The project, which will be built on land leased from the Victorian government, has been approved by the state government and is expected to start generating electricity this year. Zak Zak / Flickr Meridian Energy Australia has signed off on a number of renewable-energy agreements — including a PPA deal with French independent power producer Total Eren for a 200MW PV project. 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.
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. The project, which will be built on land leased from the Victorian government, has been approved by the state government and is expected to start generating electricity this 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.