A major renewable energy project is set to take shape in Uttar Pradesh after the Ministry of Defence approved the development of a large solar power facility integrated with battery storage.
The initiative is expected to strengthen energy availability for defence establishments while supporting the broader transition towards cleaner energy sources.
The approved project will be developed at Sitapur on approximately 850 acres of vacant defence land.
With a planned capacity of 250 MW, the facility will combine solar power generation with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling better power management and reliability.
The approval was granted by Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, marking the launch of the first large-scale solar-plus-storage project to be established on defence land by the Ministry of Defence.
The project is expected to improve utilisation of unused defence land while creating a dedicated renewable energy asset that can support long-term energy requirements.
The implementation responsibility has been assigned to NTPC Limited, which will develop the project through a competitive bidding framework aimed at achieving efficient power costs.
The project will be executed through coordination among the Ministry of Defence, the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) and the Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE). The participating organisations will work together to ensure timely development and commissioning of the facility.
Beyond renewable power generation, the project is expected to deliver long-term operational benefits.
By reducing reliance on conventional grid electricity, defence establishments could lower power procurement expenses over the life of the project.
The initiative also aligns with broader efforts to strengthen energy security while incorporating advanced storage technology that can support stable power availability.
The integration of battery storage is expected to improve the overall effectiveness of the renewable energy system.
Once completed, the Sitapur facility is expected to rank among the country's most significant renewable energy projects developed on defence land.
The solar-plus-storage model is also expected to serve as a reference point for future clean energy projects across the defence sector.
The project brings together renewable energy generation, energy storage technology and strategic infrastructure development, reflecting the growing role of clean energy in supporting critical national assets.
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The approval of the 250 MW Sitapur solar and battery storage project marks a significant step in expanding renewable energy deployment within defence infrastructure. With NTPC leading implementation and multiple defence agencies supporting execution, the project is expected to strengthen energy resilience while creating a model for future solar-plus-storage developments.
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Published on: Jun 9, 2026, 3:11 PM IST
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