The 600MW plant will be one of the world’s largest in what is a major strategy shift for the Italian investor.
Meketa will take over from StepStone Group, having already assumed the role of private equity consultant for the pension in March.
The pair has identified over 1GW of wind projects supported by favourable government initiatives.
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The move comes as its $426bn Exchange Fund eyes more investments in infrastructure.
The US public pension has backed an energy-focused fund.
Deal will restructure the debt of 46MW Carraig Gheal site in Scotland.
Tatjana Misulic, who has worked on projects including Virginia’s I-495 HOT lanes, joins the firm from Ballard Spahr.
The Toronto-based mid-market investor closed its debut infrastructure fund on C$740m in June.
The move would follow legislation already implemented by 12 of the bloc’s 28 member states.
After the country’s first two ‘InvITs’ debuted in the first half of the year, other companies are considering following suit.
The deal allowed IDFC’s India Infrastructure Fund to exit Mytrah Energy, generating an 18% return.
The Korean sovereign wealth fund expects to boost returns through more manager relationships and co-investments in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Arizona pension may want help with its investment needs.
Philippe Taillardat’s exit comes with the firm about to hit the fundraising trail, seeking about another €700m for EDIF II.
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The deal is part of a pre-emption rights take-up by Macquarie Atlas Roads, which now has a 25% ownership of the French motorway operator.