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MAHAGENCO-NTPC Green JV Floats Tender to Procure 10,000 Acres for Renewable Energy Projects
Mar 30, 2026
MAHAGENCO NTPC Green Energy (MNGEPL), a joint venture between MAHAGENCO and NTPC Green Energy, has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to acquire around 10,000 acres of land for developing solar and other renewable energy projects across Maharashtra. The initiative marks a significant step toward expanding large-scale clean energy infrastructure in the state.
The deadline for bid submission has been set for April 13, 2026, with bid openings scheduled for April 15. A wide range of participants, including private landowners, farmer-producer organisations, companies, consortiums, NGOs, and government entities, are eligible to submit proposals for land sale.
According to the tender guidelines, a minimum of 1,000 acres in a single contiguous parcel is required, with preference given to larger land parcels that can support higher-capacity projects. The land must be fenced at the time of handover, and bidders are required to clearly specify separate costs for land and fencing.
MNGEPL has outlined strict eligibility criteria to ensure smooth project execution. The land must have a clear and marketable title, free from disputes, encumbrances, or legal claims, and should not be reserved for any other purpose. Additionally, it must be free from encroachments and dense vegetation, and should have proper road access without ownership conflicts.
Bidders will also be responsible for securing all necessary statutory approvals and clearances, including environmental, forest, mining, aviation, and land-use permissions. Upon selection, successful bidders must provide landowner consent and relevant documentation within 15 days, after which acquisition will be processed through the Collector’s office.
The evaluation of bids will be based on a scoring system of 200 points, taking into account parameters such as land cost, size, usable area, proximity to substations or transmission lines, evacuation infrastructure, and solar resource potential.
Land parcels falling under restricted categories, such as forest zones, wildlife areas, or regions with regulatory limitations on renewable energy development, will not be considered. This tender is expected to accelerate renewable energy deployment while ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory norms.