France Offshore Wind Farms
TotalEnergies Has Filed to Build France's Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Adam Harrie — May 28, 2026
TotalEnergies filed for Single Authorization for Center Manche Energies, a 1.5GW offshore wind farm located more than 40km off the coast of Normandy. The French offshore wind farm project represents a €4.5 billion investment expected to generate about 6TWh annually, powering more than 1 million French homes and supporting up to 2,500 jobs during a three-year construction phase.
TotalEnergies plans to prioritize European suppliers for wind turbines and cables, with construction timelines dependent on the completion of the government permitting review currently underway.
As France works to expand renewable electricity capacity, TotalEnergies shows how advancing a major offshore wind project through environmental assessment and regional stakeholder consultation can help build the regulatory and community support large-scale offshore development requires.
