Construction is about to start on the 448MW Calvados offshore wind project, also known as Courseulles.
Calvados, which is owned by Enbridge and EDF Renewables partnership Eolien Maritime France (EMF), is expected to enter operation in 2024.
The consortium announced a final investment decision yesterday.
Enbridge strategy and power senior vice president Matthew Akman said: “We are pleased to have reached a final investment decision on our third offshore wind farm in France, and for construction to formally commence on the Calvados (Courseulles-sur-Mer) project.
“Over the past several years, we have firmly established Enbridge as a competitive player in offshore wind in Europe and developed an extensive portfolio of projects.
“Enbridge is investing in renewable power projects that support the transition to a lower-carbon economy and are aligned with our low-risk investment approach,” added Akman.
The Calvados project is located between 10 and 18 km off the coast of northwest France.
Enbridge is also working in partnership with EDF Renewables to develop the 600MW Dunkirk offshore wind project and the 24 MW floating Provence Grand Large Offshore Wind Project off the southeast coast of France.
In total, Enbridge has 5.1GW of gross renewable energy capacity in construction and operation, and another 3.3GW of gross renewable energy capacity in various stages of development.