Top Tips to Reduce Load Shedding Problems During Summer
In Pakistan, the summer season is very harsh and long. There is extremely high temperature from May to August (mostly above 45°C or 113°F). Due to the intense heat, electricity demand reaches its peak. This increased demand puts pressure on the power supply system. As a result, distribution companies like GEPCO start load shedding or load sharing to tackle the demand.
Load shedding or load sharing is faced by both urban and rural GEPCO consumers. However, rural consumers suffer more from unscheduled & longer outages. While you can’t control load shedding but you can adjust your life to bear it. This can be done by adopting some practical and useful tips. These tips help you improve your routine during power outages in 2025.
These 5 easy tips & tricks help you to deal with load shedding during the summer months of 2025.
- Use Solar Energy as much as possible
- Try to Chill Your House when electricity is available
- Use an Inverter or UPS with sufficient battery storage
- Use Cross-Ventilation and geothermal cooling
- Load-shedding Schedule monitoring by interacting with the consumer community
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1. Use Solar Energy as Much as Possible
You may opt to utilize solar energy in the daytime (as summer days are long with lots of sunshine). In places like Pakistan, where there’s a lot of sun, this is a great option. If you can afford it, start with a small system and grow it gradually. Even you can use inverter devices which are known to use less power.
Note: in 2025 solar panels are comparatively very low priced and affordable.
2. Try to Chill Your House When Electricity is Available
Cool your house early in the morning or late at night when GEPCO power is available. Turn on the room cooler or AC to make the rooms cool enough (walls, roof, etc.). Keep the insulation good by closing curtains and windows; this helps to keep the heat out. This way, the house stays cool for longer, even during power cuts.
3. Use an Inverter or UPS with Sufficient Battery Storage
A UPS or inverter with battery backup stores electricity when power is available and gives it back during load-shedding. Choose one with a good battery so it can run fans and lights for a few hours. It’s helpful during the load shedding or load sharing time. This can be made smarter if used with solar (if affordable).
4. Use Cross-Ventilation and Geothermal Cooling
Open windows or doors on opposite sides of the house to let air pass through. This helps remove hot air and brings in fresh, cool air. If your house has a basement or underground area, it can stay naturally cool. Spend time there during peak heat hours to stay comfortable in the summer of 2025.
5. Load-shedding Schedule monitoring by interacting with the consumer community
Talk to neighbors or join local WhatsApp and Facebook groups to know the exact load-shedding schedule in 2025. People often share updated information that is more accurate than available online. This helps you to plan your important work accordingly and save time. You can charge your devices or finish cooking before the power goes out.
