Ensuring Power Supply During Cold Waves: A“Warm Umbrella” For Greenhouses

(MENAFN- GetNews) "Thanks to your early power connection, our smart temperature control equipment was up and running in no time. The greenhouse temperature has remained steadily above 15°C, and now we feel completely at ease!" Recently, the head of the Sanlong Fruit and Vegetable Seedling Farmers' Cooperative in Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia, gave a thumbs-up to the efficient service of the State Grid Zhongwei Power Supply Company staff, while looking at the lush green vegetable seedlings inside the greenhouse.

Sanlong Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative operates several hundred acres of standardized greenhouses, growing warm-season crops like tomatoes and cucumbers. These greenhouses are a key pillar in supplying local winter produce. As a wave of cold air swept in during winter, temperatures plummeted-dropping to nearly minus 15°C-just as the seedlings entered a critical growth stage. The cooperative planned to install smart temperature control and electric heating equipment, which required an increase in power capacity to support the higher load. With a cold wave looming, the growers were deeply anxious.

Upon learning of the urgent situation, the State Grid Zhongwei Power Supply Company immediately activated a "green channel" for expedited service. Technicians were dispatched to the site right away to conduct inspections. Taking into account the greenhouse layout, equipment load, and winter power supply characteristics, they optimized the power supply plan. Working overtime, they accelerated processes, equipment installation, and debugging. As a result, full power was supplied to the entire area five days ahead of schedule-buying critical time for the greenhouse temperature control systems to operate effectively.

In recent years, Shapotou District of Zhongwei City has steadily promoted the quality and efficiency of facility-based agriculture. Winter vegetable farming has become an important source of income for local farmers. The company's proactive power supply initiative is a vivid example of enhanced agricultural services and strong support for rural revitalization. By implementing a full-cycle service model of“pre-coordination, expedited execution, and post-service follow-up,” the company has aligned precisely with the seasonal needs of agricultural production, using reliable power supply to address farmers' most urgent concerns.

Moving forward, the State Grid Zhongwei Power Supply Company will focus on the electricity needs of winter facility-based agriculture, conducting specialized inspections and services. It aims to establish a rapid response mechanism for agricultural electricity use, ensuring power support stays ahead of the cold wave-injecting strong momentum into the stable development of the agricultural industry and helping farmers increase income and achieve prosperity.

(By Yu Ying)

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