Centre Manche Energies, a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has applied for authorisation to build a 1.5 GW offshore wind farm around 40 km off the Normandy coast in France.

The application was submitted eight months after the project, which represents an investment of €4.5bn ($5.2bn), was awarded by the French state.

The proposed development involves comprehensive technical and environmental assessments, initial design plans and installation schedules.

These documents incorporate findings from surveys and consultations with governmental and regional stakeholders to address environmental impacts.

Centre Manche Energies project director Thierry Muller said: “We are delighted to have filed for authorisation and to have reached this major milestone for Centre Manche Energies.

“We would like to thank our technical partners and regional stakeholders, as well as the authorities, for their hard work.”

The next stage in the process includes the government’s review of the application, during which Centre Manche Energies will continue engaging with local authorities, environmental groups and the general public.

This ongoing dialogue aims to align the project with regional community interests and economic needs.

The wind farm is expected to produce approximately 6 TWh of electricity annually.

TotalEnergies plans to utilise the local workforce, which has expertise in offshore wind technology.

The initiative is set to benefit European industry by sourcing materials such as turbines and cables from suppliers within Europe.

In April 2026, TotalEnergies and its partner Nextnorth began construction of a 440 MW-peak solar power plant in the Philippines, having achieved financial closure.

This solar plant is scheduled to become operational by late 2027.

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