They come every year, and each time, they leave a bigger impact. Heatwaves in India are an annual affair and have been long-term disruptors. From boardrooms to boiler rooms, businesses are feeling the heat, literally, resulting in spiked energy demand. India generates a lot of electricity, but it is still not enough when the summers arrive. Even though our country ranks third largest in global electricity production, power shortages are a common feature.
Keep an eye on the heatwave headlines, and the warning signs are clear. In May 2023, India’s peak electricity demand crossed 250 GW, which is over 6% higher than projected. Experts are now warning that summer demand could grow by another 9-10% this year. And it’s not just temporary. Energy demand in India is rising steadily at 6% annually and is expected to double by 2045. For anyone managing facilities or planning energy use across industries, that’s a serious call to action.
Let’s explore how increasing global energy demand, intensified by India’s summer heatwaves, is affecting your operations, and more importantly, what you can do about
India makes a lot of electricity, more than most countries. But every summer, when the heat rises and everyone turns on fans, coolers, and ACs, the power just can’t keep up. Why? Because 70% of our electricity still comes from coal, and during high demand, coal supply often falls short. Additionally, a 15% of electricity gets lost while it’s being sent from power plants to homes and buildings because the system is old and worn out.
Our power grid isn’t built to handle this kind of pressure. It’s outdated and not maintained well. Even though there’s talk about clean energy, the government still supports coal way more than renewables, and only a tiny bit, around 5%, of the power used by big companies comes from green sources. So when summer hits hard, the system gets overloaded. That’s the reason for the power cuts, and not because we don’t generate enough electricity. We can’t move it fast or efficiently enough when everyone needs it the most.
The real cost of heatwaves isn’t just discomfort, but disruption too. Power outages and energy rationing can derail your operations and lead to missed revenue targets. If you’re in manufacturing, logistics, or real estate, this hits especially hard.
India has seen this very closely in 2021. Northern states of India experienced power cuts lasting up to eight hours a day during peak summer. That’s not just uncomfortable, it’s a serious blow to productivity.
Every summer, industries across India face a familiar crisis, power cuts, skyrocketing electricity bills, and machines pushed to their limits. In 2024 alone, India recorded over 280 heatwave days,the highest in a decade. And the pattern continues in 2025, with temperatures soaring past 45°C in several states.
And it adds up fast. Unreliable electricity costs the country around 1.9% of GDP each year. That’s billions lost in lower industrial output and the extra expense of running diesel generators just to stay operational.
On average, businesses in India deal with 10 power outages per month. For smaller companies, those cuts can mean missed deadlines, stalled production, and no resources for backup solutions. It is not just an infrastructure issue. It’s a challenge that affects the entire economy and every business trying to grow in it.
The heat is inevitable, however the blackouts and inflated energy bills don’t have to be.
As summer temperatures soar, so does the pressure on your operations. But while you can’t control the weather, you can control how prepared your business is to handle it.
From optimizing energy usage to going for smart technology, there are practical, proven ways to reduce the strain on your systems, cut costs, and stay productive, even during peak summer heat.
Let’s explore smart solutions to keep your operations cool, efficient, and crisis-free.
Solving the industrial energy crisis during Indian summers requires more than quick fixes. It demands smarter infrastructure and data-driven decision-making. With a strategic energy management plan, your facility can beat the heat, control costs, and maintain operations no matter how intense the summer gets.
Heatwaves in India are no longer seasonal events; they are structural challenges. But within every challenge lies an opportunity. By aligning your business with smarter, more sustainable energy practices, you will not just cut costs, but also build resilience. Don’t wait for the next heatwave to force your hand.
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