Land must be usable—not merely identified
Title, access, contiguity, conversion requirements, topography, drainage and community interfaces all affect development certainty. The lease or purchase structure must also support the full project and financing tenure.
Connectivity defines the project path
Confirm substation capacity, application status, bay and metering requirements, evacuation route, right of way and the responsibilities on each side of the interconnection. Grid readiness should be evidenced, not implied.
Commercial structure must match regulation
Third-party, captive and group-captive routes have different obligations. Consumer eligibility, ownership, consumption and compliance requirements should be checked against the current rules in every relevant state.
Operating risk continues after commissioning
Scheduling, forecasting, metering, settlement, banking, curtailment and O&M determine realised savings. Define responsibility, data access and issue-resolution timelines before signing.
Checklist
Information to assemble
- Verified land title and access
- Grid-connectivity evidence
- Evacuation and ROW plan
- Current regulatory assessment
- PPA risk allocation
- Scheduling, settlement and O&M plan
Regulations, tariffs and project economics change over time. A current project-specific assessment is essential before making an investment or contracting decision.