TotalEnergies subsidiary Centre Manche Énergies has officially applied for the single authorisation of a 1.5 GW offshore wind farm off the coast of Normandy, eight months after the French state awarded the project.
The developer stated that the project represents an investment of €4.5 billion ($4.9 billion) with construction taking up to three years.
Located more than 40 kilometres off the Normandy coast, the facility will generate approximately six TWh of electricity per year to power over one million French homes, according to company projections.
The application includes technical and environmental surveys, a preliminary design, and the planned installation programme.
The environmental impact assessment incorporates findings from these surveys alongside feedback from government departments and regional stakeholder consultations.
The permitting process now enters an examination phase by the government following the completion of the dossier. Meanwhile, Centre Manche Énergies said it will continue consultations with local officials, environmental groups, and the public regarding the project.