MoD Approves 250 MW Solar-Plus-BESS Project on Defence Land in Uttar Pradesh
The Ministry of Defence has approved a 250 MW solar power project with a battery energy storage system on about 850 acres of vacant defence land in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy, will be developing the project.
June 10, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
This is the first-of-its-kind project undertaken by the MoD, involving the development of a large-scale solar power generation facility with integrated BESS support on defence land, the Ministry said in a statement.
It further added that besides strengthening long-term energy security for the defence forces, the project is expected to substantially reduce expenditure incurred on procurement of conventional grid power for defence establishments, resulting in significant savings to the Government exchequer over the life cycle of the project.
NTPC is implementing the project through a competitive bid process to realise the optimal energy pricing and savings for defence establishments. The project will be implemented in close coordination with the Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) and the Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE). “The project represents a convergence of national security, energy security, technological innovation and environmental sustainability, highlighting the commitment of the Ministry of Defence to leverage its assets in support of national development goals while safeguarding strategic interests,” MoD stated.
MoD, NTPC, IHQ of MoD (Army) and DGDE will work in close coordination to ensure the timely implementation of the project. Upon completion, the Sitapur Solar Power Project is expected to emerge as one of the country's most significant renewable energy projects established on defence land and a benchmark for future solar-plus-storage projects in the defence sector, stated the Ministry.
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