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 . These renewable energy projects will add 749 GWh, boosting Meridian’s annual renewable generation to roughly 1,300 GWh in Australia. 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 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 .