Pune’s Scorching Rooftops Find Relief as Resident Cuts AC Bill with Cool Roof Paint
Pune, 20th April 2025: As the mercury climbs relentlessly past 41°C in Pune, residents are already feeling the summer heat—and their electricity bills. For Amit Deshmukh, a 48-year-old professional living on the top floor of a Kalyani Nagar apartment complex, this year’s early heatwave hit hard.
“It was unbearable, like being trapped inside a tandoor,” he said. “Even with the air conditioner on for hours, the rooms stayed warm. By nightfall, the roof radiated heat like it had stored up the sun.”
Last summer, Amit’s monthly electricity bill hovered around ₹4,500. But this March—well before peak summer—the number jumped to ₹6,500. That’s when he started looking for alternatives to endlessly running his AC.
The Cool Solution to Pune’s Rising Heat
After researching ways to cool down his home more sustainably, Amit came across CoolTops, a solar-reflective roof coating developed by Gujarat-based Panache Greentech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Marketed as a heat-reducing paint with advanced Solar Reflective Index (SRI) technology, CoolTops claims to lower roof surface temperatures by as much as 25°C.
Intrigued but cautious, Amit decided to give it a try. The results surprised him.
“The difference was almost immediate,” he shared. “My roof used to soak in heat like a sponge. Now, even during peak afternoon, the rooms feel significantly cooler. It’s like the AC finally has some help.”
After applying the coating over his 1,200 sq. ft. terrace—an investment of around ₹9,000—his electricity bill dropped to ₹4,800 in just one month.
“The AC doesn’t have to work as hard anymore, and we’re far more comfortable. Plus, I can already see the savings starting to add up,” Amit said.
Cooling Homes, Cutting Costs
As Pune grapples with intense summers year after year, cool roof technology is gaining ground among environmentally conscious and budget-sensitive homeowners. Unlike standard white paints, CoolTops reflects nearly 90% of solar heat, which helps reduce indoor temperatures by up to 8°C.
It’s also user-friendly—no contractors or professional labor needed. A basic brush or roller is enough to apply it, making it a convenient do-it-yourself solution for residents.
A Smart Move Ahead of Peak Summer
With climate change pushing temperatures higher and electricity rates showing no signs of easing, many Punekars are following Amit’s lead.
“In this heat, you need every advantage you can get. Cooling the home from the outside just makes more sense now,” he said.
CoolTops is now available for doorstep delivery in Pune via the company’s official website www.cooltops.in.
As summer continues to intensify, Amit hopes more people explore similar sustainable ways to stay cool. “Comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of sky-high bills. This small change has made a big difference for us,” he said.
