Defence Ministry Approves 250 MW Solar Project with Battery Storage in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh

¨     The Ministry of Defence approved a 250 MW solar power project with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh on 9 June 2026.

¨     The project site is an ex-cantonment area and will utilise around 850 acres of vacant defence land.

¨     The project will be implemented through NTPC Limited.

¨     A solar power project generates electricity by converting sunlight using photovoltaic panels or solar thermal systems.

¨     A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) stores electricity for later use and helps ensure power supply during periods of low generation or peak demand.

¨     BESS improves grid stability by managing variability in solar power output due to weather and daylight conditions.

 

¨     The integration of solar power with storage supports reliable and continuous renewable energy supply.

¨     The project aims to enhance clean energy generation and improve utilisation of defence land for productive purposes.

¨     Key stakeholders include the Ministry of Defence, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army), and the Directorate General Defence Estates.

¨     Competitive bidding will be used for selecting the project developer or contractor based on technical and financial evaluation.

¨     The initiative supports India’s broader goals of expanding renewable energy capacity and promoting sustainable infrastructure development.