Tech-Equipped Power Supply Ensures Safety During Flood Season in Wuxi

Recently, to mitigate the impact of heavy rains on power facilities during the flood season, State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company has deployed a range of intelligent drainage and emergency support equipment. This shifts the approach from passive emergency response to proactive defense, significantly enhancing the power system's resilience against extreme weather.

Among the key innovations is an all-terrain intelligent drainage robot. Designed with a tracked chassis, it can freely navigate confined spaces such as underground garages and tunnels, and can be operated by a single person via remote control. Equipped with four mobile pumps, the robot can drain over 2,000 cubic meters of water per hour, specifically targeting waterlogging in low-lying areas caused by extreme rainstorms.

For routine drainage tasks, the company uses a drainage container unit. Compact and flexible, it can be quickly deployed to substations or cable tunnels using a pickup truck or through manual deployment, draining up to 300 cubic meters of water per hour.

For lighting support, drones capable of 24-hour hovering are used to illuminate emergency repair sites at night, solving the problem of lighting in areas inaccessible to vehicles.

In addition, the power supply company has introduced emergency charging container units and washing-drying container units. The charging unit provides 40 phone charging lockers, 100 power outlets, and 300 USB ports, meeting public power needs during repairs. The washing-drying unit integrates washing, drying, and vacuuming functions, quickly cleaning waterlogged equipment and cutting repair time in half.

From "passive repairs" to "technology-driven defense," State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company leverages smart equipment to boost flood prevention efficiency, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the power grid and reliable electricity supply to urban infrastructure.