Terra Clean Issues Land Aggregation Tender for 100 MW ISTS-Connected Solar Project in Karnataka

Executive News Summary

Terra Clean Limited (TeCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for land aggregation for a 100 MW solar energy project. The project is an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected installation located in the vicinity of the Davanagere ISTS Pooling Substation in Karnataka.

Tender Specifications and Scope of Work

• Issuer: Terra Clean Limited (TeCL).
• Project Capacity: 100 MW.
• Project Type: ISTS-connected Solar Energy Project.
• Location: Vicinity of Davanagere ISTS Pooling Substation, Karnataka.
• Tender Reference Number: TeCL/CC/Solar/2026-27/01.
• Tender Search Code: TeCl-2026-TN000002.
• Tender Link: https://terraclean.in/tenders
• Bidding Platform: TCIL (Telecommunications Consultants India Limited).
• Scope: Land aggregation services, including the identification, acquisition, and consolidation of land parcels into a contiguous area. The aggregator is responsible for delivering land that is ready-to-use for project commissioning to minimize development risk.
• Land Aggregator Responsibilities: Includes legal due diligence to verify titles and encumbrances, negotiation with landowners and farmers, and the delivery of dispute-free land parcels.

Submission Timeline and Critical Dates

Technical Context: Land Requirements for 100 MW Scale

• Estimated Land Area: Based on industry standards of 4–5 acres per 1 MW, a 100 MW project typically requires approximately 400–500 acres of contiguous land.
• Influencing Factors: Technical variables affecting final land usage include:
  • Solar module efficiency (e.g., Mono PERC, TOPCon, or Bifacial technologies).
  • Tilt angle and shadow-free area requirements.
  • Water availability for solar module cleaning.
  • Road access for heavy machinery and trucks.
  • Topography, soil conditions, and layout requirements for cabling and inverter stations.

About Terra Clean Limited (TeCL)

• Identity: TeCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) incorporated in May 2024. The company serves as the lead entity for IOCL’s low-carbon and renewable energy initiatives.
• Objective: TeCL is responsible for implementing projects to meet IOCL’s capacity targets of 18 GW by 2028 and 31 GW by 2030.
• Investment Context: The IOCL board initially approved an equity investment of INR 1,303.75 crore for the development of 1 GW of renewable capacity. An additional equity infusion of INR 1,086 crore was subsequently approved for the implementation of a further 4.3 GW of capacity.