Potatoes are harvested in Ningdong town, Lingwu, Yinchuan. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]
The State Grid Ningdong Power Supply Co in Lingwu, a county-level city in Yinchuan, Ningxia, has significantly increased its investment in the power grid this year to ensure safe and reliable electricity for local potato farming.
With an investment of 112 million yuan ($15.87 million) in the distribution network, the company has upgraded the power infrastructure in farming areas, constructing and renovating 203 kilometers of 10-kilovolt lines and adding 86 new transformers.
The company has also provided timely on-site services, actively communicated with farmers to understand their electricity needs, and conducted special inspections of power lines and equipment.
They have promptly addressed any power-related issues faced by potato farmers. Comprehensive inspections and maintenance have been carried out on electrical equipment such as irrigation wells and drip irrigation systems.
Additionally, through a dedicated WeChat group, the company has responded promptly to villagers' electricity needs, provided one-on-one services focusing on safe electricity use and energy conservation, and helped users explore potential energy-saving measures, thereby enhancing energy utilization efficiency for enterprises.
With this robust support, the potato industry in Guojigou village has thrived, injecting strong momentum into the local economy and providing energy security for rural vitalization and income growth for farmers.
Li Zhongbiao, head of the Guojigou Potato Planting Cooperative, remarked, "In recent years, with sufficient power supply and favorable market conditions, we have continuously expanded our potato planting area, and our yield has increased year by year. We have established an integrated industrial chain of planting, production, and sales, with our products being sold nationwide and receiving a strong reception.”
The company will continue to strengthen power grid construction and optimize service measures. It will focus on seed cultivation, the use of high-tech planting equipment, cold storage, and processing to ensure comprehensive power supply support, fully empowering the sustainable development of the potato industry.