The Defence Ministry recently approved a solar power project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

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The correct answer is Option B: Sitapur. The Ministry of Defence approved a 250 MW Solar Power Project with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, on 9 June 2026. The project will be developed on approximately 850 acres of vacant defence land located in an ex-cantonment area of Sitapur. NTPC Limited, a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, will implement the project. The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will store electricity and help manage fluctuations in solar power generation. The project will be executed through coordination among the Ministry of Defence, NTPC, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), and the Directorate General Defence Estates. BESS is a key technology for integrating variable renewable energy sources into the power grid and improving grid stability. NTPC Limited was established in 1975 and is one of India's largest power generation companies. The project is intended to strengthen defence energy security by supporting reliable and sustainable power supply for defence establishments.

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Prayagraj

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Kanpur

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Jhansi

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Gorakhpur

The Defence Ministry recently approved a solar power project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in which district of Uttar Pradesh?

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