TotalEnergies has applied for the Single Authorization of the 1.5-GW Centre Manche Energies offshore wind project, located about 40 km off Normandy, France.
The project was awarded to TotalEnergies in 2025 and is described as France’s largest offshore wind development to date.
The application covers technical and environmental surveys, the preliminary design of the wind farm, and the planned installation program.
Once completed, the wind farm is expected to generate about 6 TWh per year. The output would be enough to supply green electricity to more than one million homes in France.
The project has an estimated investment value of €4.5 billion ($5.2 billion). It is also expected to employ up to 2,500 personnel during the three-year construction phase.
TotalEnergies plans to source equipment and services from European suppliers where possible, particularly for wind turbines and electric cables.
