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A consortium between TotalEnergies and RWE has won the Centre Manche 2 tender to develop a 1.5 GW offshore wind farm off the coast of Normandy, making it the largest renewable energy initiative in France to date.
As part of a strategic review of its investment, RWE has expressed the wish to exit the consortium, subject to French authorities’ approval.
Despite that, TotalEnergies, which will be the operator of the 1.5 GW wind farm, plans to pursue the floating wind project, assuming all the commitments of the consortium, and will propose bringing in a new partner.
“We are very proud to have won this tender for the construction of the largest renewable energy park in France to date. It embodies Total’s transformation into TotalEnergies in France. This project will be the largest investment made by TotalEnergies in France in decades and reflects our Company’s deep commitment to our country,” said Patrick Pouyanné , Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.
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In the months ahead, the TotalEnergies team in Normandy will keep working with local and regional stakeholders, continuing the dialogue started during the tender process, and plans to make a final investment decision by early 2029.
TotalEnergies also plans to implement crowdfunding financing that will allow local residents and authorities in the Normandy region to invest in the project and directly contribute to the energy transition of their territory. Additionally, TotalEnergies will fund a EUR 10 million territorial fund to support initiatives in training, education, and culture in Normandy, according to the company.