NTPC is likely to remain in focus after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a 250 MW solar power project with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on around 850 acres of vacant army land in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.
The project will be the first utility-scale renewable energy facility to be developed on defence land in India.
The solar project will be set up on land belonging to the erstwhile Sitapur Cantonment and will be developed by NTPC through a competitive bidding process.
A key feature of the project is the inclusion of a Battery Energy Storage System, which will allow excess solar power generated during the day to be stored and used when required.
| Particulars | Details |
| Project Capacity | 250 MW |
| Location | Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Land Area | Approximately 850 acres |
| Implementing Agency | NTPC |
| Storage Technology | Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) |
| Purpose | Supply power to defence establishments |
The Ministry of Defence plans to use the solar power generated from the project to meet the electricity requirements of defence establishments across Uttar Pradesh.
The initiative is expected to:
Although the ministry has not disclosed estimated savings, it expects the project to significantly reduce electricity expenses over its operational life.
The Ministry of Defence owns large areas of unused land across the country, including cantonments and former military stations.
The Sitapur project will serve as a pilot initiative to evaluate how vacant defence land can be utilized for productive purposes without affecting military operations or strategic requirements.
NTPC has extensive experience in developing large-scale renewable energy projects across India and will be responsible for implementing the project.
The company's objective is to ensure that defence establishments receive power at a lower cost than current grid tariffs through an efficient and competitive project development process.
Unlike traditional solar power projects that generate electricity only during daylight hours, the integrated battery storage system will help store surplus energy for later use.
This will:
The Ministry of Defence believes the Sitapur solar-plus-storage project could become a benchmark for similar renewable energy projects on defence land across India.
If successful, the model may be replicated at other military locations, helping the defence sector reduce energy costs while supporting the country's clean energy goals.
As of 3:43 PM on June 11, 2026, NTPC share price was trading at ₹352, up ₹0.20 or 0.06% for the day. The stock moved between an intraday low of ₹348.80 and a high of ₹353.35. Over the past 52 weeks, NTPC has touched a high of ₹414.40 and a low of ₹315.55.
The approval of the 250 MW solar power project in Sitapur marks an important step in integrating renewable energy into India's defence infrastructure. With NTPC leading the project and battery storage enhancing reliability, the initiative is expected to reduce power costs, improve energy security, and create a model for future solar developments on defence land across the country.
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Published on: Jun 11, 2026, 3:47 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
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