India is grappling with a widening gap between its daytime solar energy production and night-time electricity shortages as the country faces unprecedented heat levels. In April, the night-time power deficit peaked at 5.4 gigawatts (GW), enough to power 2.7 million rural homes. This shortfall is primarily due to a surge in electricity demand, which reached a record high of 256 GW amid soaring temperatures, with all of the world's 50 hottest cities recorded in India. While daytime energy needs are being met through solar power, the reliance on thermal power plants for night-time supply is becoming problematic due to forced outages. Experts emphasize the urgent need for expanding baseload generation, particularly thermal and nuclear power, alongside the deployment of energy storage systems. They also advocate for improved energy efficiency standards and better architectural designs to reduce cooling demands. The ongoing heatwave is expected to continue, particularly in western and coastal states, further stressing the power grid during the peak summer months.