Jinzhou, Liaoning: Reliable Power Supply Safeguards Barbecue Marathon Carnival Night

A chef skillfully grills lamb skewers

Photo by State Grid Jinzhou Power Supply Company

The 2025 Jinzhou Barbecue Marathon Carnival Night was held from September 20 to 21 on Haiyun Avenue at the Expo Park in Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province. To ensure a reliable power supply for the grand event, which attracted tens of thousands of local residents and tourists, State Grid Jinzhou Power Supply Company formulated a comprehensive power supply plan.

A dedicated power supply service team inspects the lighting equipment for the carnival

Photo by State Grid Jinzhou Power Supply Company

This carnival featured diverse activities, including a glow-in-the-dark fun run, a popular hide-and-seek game, live rock music performances, and a hundred-table barbecue feast showcasing Jinzhou's signature flavors. With multiple barbecue stations operating simultaneously and heavy use of high-power sound, lighting, and intelligent control systems, overall power demand increased sharply.

"King of Drinks" Contest

Photo by State Grid Jinzhou Power Supply Company

In preparation, the company organized a specialized technical team to carry out targeted inspections and enhanced safeguards for all relevant power supply lines and equipment. Using advanced diagnostic methods, the team conducted comprehensive inspections of ring main units, transformers, and switchgear. They also collected detailed data on electricity demand and scheduling, enabling the development of a tailored and scientific power supply plan.

A dedicated power supply service team consults with the event organizer on on-site power demand

Photo by State Grid Jinzhou Power Supply Company

During the event, the company implemented a tiered power supply strategy adapted to different zones. At the main stage, a three-tier system of "dual power sources + generator trucks + UPS" ensured uninterrupted electricity for performances, sound, and lighting systems. In the barbecue zone, dual-circuit distribution balanced the load to meet the demand of more than 100 barbecue tables. In the scenic area, staff worked with organizers to use an intelligent control system for multi-scene lighting transitions. In addition, more than 30 emergency repair personnel were on-site, equipped with live-line operation vehicles and repair trucks, ready to respond to any situation—achieving the goal of "zero-outage" power supply.