TotalEnergies Solar Farm Launches Solar Project
TotalEnergies inaugurated its first solar farm in France’s Lot-et-Garonne department on October 15, 2026, in the municipality of Tombebœuf. The facility has a capacity of 10.3 MWp, utilizing 17,654 photovoltaic panels.
The solar farm is expected to generate approximately 12.8 GWh of electricity annually, enough to cover the needs of about 7,120 residents excluding heating. The project was undertaken with an investment of approximately €7.9 to €8 million.
TotalEnergies Solar Farm Project Timeline
The initiative began in 2019 and received its building permit in 2022. Construction started in 2025, and the plant was commissioned in spring 2026. The site comprises around 10 hectares of previously fallow private land, specifically designed to integrate seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
TotalEnergies Solar Farm Land Agreement
As part of the project, TotalEnergies signed a long-term lease agreement lasting 40 years with the local farmer, which is expected to generate annual payments of €25,000.
TotalEnergies Solar Farm Future Developments
The company is also preparing a second solar farm project located in eastern Lot-et-Garonne.
TotalEnergies Solar Farm Sources
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