Xuzhou, Jiangsu: State Grid empowers fruit industry with reliable power supply

In September, Suining, Xuzhou, is alive with the sights and scents of harvest. Clusters of glistening grapes hang in the orchards, signaling a fruitful season. Behind the scenes of this bustling landscape, State Grid Xuzhou Power Supply Company's Yaoji branch has been working tirelessly to ensure a stable power supply that supports the local fruit industry.

As the harvest season reaches a critical stage, irrigation, ventilation, and refrigeration all require uninterrupted electricity. Since early September, company staff have strengthened inspections of orchard power facilities, checking distribution lines for damage or aging and conducting full "health checks" on irrigation pumps, ventilation systems, and cold storage units.

With the surge in fruit entering the market, e-commerce and cold-chain logistics are also booming, creating new power demands. State Grid Xuzhou has partnered with local e-commerce platforms and logistics companies, providing technical support and optimized power solutions. At one fruit e-commerce warehouse, staff helped redesign the electrical layout to ensure smooth operation of lighting, computers, and packaging machines, enabling online sales to flourish.

The company has also launched power safety awareness campaigns, distributing manuals and offering guidance to farmers, processors, and warehouse staff. These initiatives are raising safety awareness across the sector, creating a secure and reliable power environment for the continued growth of the fruit industry.