{"id":1308977,"date":"2026-04-30T14:47:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1308977"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:18:09","slug":"govt-suggests-electricity-usage-before-5pm-to-manage-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/govt-suggests-electricity-usage-before-5pm-to-manage-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Suggests Electricity Usage Before 5PM To Manage Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India is facing a growing energy challenge\u2014and the government has a surprisingly simple solution: <strong>use electricity before 5 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Union minister Pralhad Joshi recently urged households and businesses to shift power usage to daytime hours, especially <strong>before sunset<\/strong>, to reduce dependence on imported fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The logic is clear: electricity used before 5 PM is cheaper, cleaner, and largely powered by solar energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why 5 PM Matters So Much<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire strategy revolves around one critical shift\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/climate-change\/news\/india-daytime-electricity-energy-crisis-hormuz-b2967213.html\"><strong>post-5 PM electricity becomes expensive and scarce<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-3-1024x627.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1308978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-3-1024x627.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-3-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-3-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-3.png 1348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the day, India generates a surplus of solar power. But once the sun sets, that supply drops sharply, forcing the country to rely on fossil fuels like coal and imported gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf usage is shifted before 5 PM\u2026 it will reduce imports significantly,\u201d the minister emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Before 5 PM = abundant solar, low cost<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After 5 PM = high demand, expensive energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Global Trigger: Hormuz Crisis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This push isn\u2019t happening in isolation. The <strong>closure of the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, a key global oil route, has triggered one of the biggest energy supply disruptions in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>India importing nearly 89% of its crude oil<\/strong>, even minor disruptions can have massive ripple effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LPG shortages and rising oil prices have already started impacting supply chains and household energy access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Changing How India Uses Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 5 PM strategy is part of a broader shift in how India consumes electricity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Charge EVs during the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run appliances in sunlight hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook using electric devices instead of gas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This aligns consumption with solar generation, reducing reliance on costly evening power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Bigger Insight: Follow the Sun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s energy problem isn\u2019t just about supply\u2014it\u2019s about <strong>timing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electricity demand peaks in the evening (5 PM\u201311 PM), when solar power disappears and the grid struggles to keep up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By shifting demand earlier, India can flatten this peak and avoid expensive imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Lifestyle Shift, Not Just Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a government directive\u2014it\u2019s a behavioral change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If widely adopted, the \u201cbefore 5 PM\u201d habit could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower electricity bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce fuel imports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost renewable energy usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve grid stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In many ways, India is being asked to <strong>rethink its daily routine around energy availability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theindianeye.com\/2026\/04\/07\/growing-energy-crisis-in-india-and-blame-game-whose-fault-is-it\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is facing a growing energy challenge\u2014and the government has a surprisingly simple solution: use electricity before 5 PM. Union minister Pralhad Joshi recently urged households and businesses to shift power usage to daytime hours, especially before sunset, to reduce dependence on imported fuels. 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