India's peak power demand surged to an unprecedented 257.37 gigawatts (GW) on May 18, 2023, surpassing the previous record of 256.11 GW set on April 25, 2023. This spike in demand is largely attributed to the increased usage of air conditioning and cooling appliances as a result of extreme heat wave conditions affecting large parts of the country. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of severe heat waves, with temperatures in some regions approaching 45 degrees Celsius. For instance, Bhatinda in Punjab recorded a scorching 47 degrees Celsius, while parts of Delhi reached 44 degrees Celsius. The Power Ministry anticipates that peak demand could escalate to 270 GW this summer, reflecting the ongoing trend of rising temperatures and increased electricity consumption. Last summer, the peak demand was 242.77 GW, which was below the government's projection of 277 GW. As the summer progresses, experts predict that electricity consumption will continue to rise, driven by the need for cooling solutions in both residential and commercial sectors.