India, Feb. 21 -- For the Indian subcontinent, climate change becomes a lived reality each summer. As the temperatures surge, so does the demand for power. In 2024, Delhi narrowly avoided power cuts in a record-breaking July, while cities like Lucknow faced prolonged outages due to surging electricity demand amid relentless heatwaves.

Power cuts in peak summer are not just inconvenient-they can lead to significant hidden costs. Voltage fluctuations and power surges, both before and after an outage, can damage sensitive electronics like refrigerators, air conditioners, and computers. Even if devices are not outright fried, frequent fluctuations shorten the lifespan of electronics, straining delicate circuits and motors.

Preparation is ke...