State Grid Wuwei Electric Power Supply Company: Melon Fragrance Fills the Gobi as Power Ensures a Bumper Harvest

On August 4, Minqin County in Wuwei City, Gansu Province, known as China's Hometown of Honeydew Melons, entered its peak harvest season. Field picking, sorting, storage and preservation, and online sales were all underway simultaneously, creating a bustling harvest scene.

Staff from State Grid Wuwei Electric Power Supply Company inspect power lines for potential hazards at a honeydew melon cultivation base

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Situated in a prime fruit-growing belt, Minqin benefits from abundant sunshine, large temperature differences between day and night, sandy soils, and irrigation from the Qilian Mountains' snowmelt. These natural endowments enable Minqin to produce sweet, flavorful honeydew melons, making it a renowned core production region for honeydew melons in the country.

A honeydew melon cultivation base

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As the honeydew melon industry chain continues to expand, agricultural electricity demand in the region has surged. To ensure a stable, successful harvest, State Grid Wuwei Electric Power Supply Company launched specialized power assurance services, sending staff to fields and trading markets to inspect equipment, eliminate hazards like aging lines and improper wiring, and strengthen electrical safety measures.

Staff also educated farmers on summer electrical safety and fault-reporting procedures, optimized operation and maintenance plans, increased inspection frequency, and set up a 24/7 fault-reporting channel to respond quickly to power needs. A stable, reliable power supply strongly supports the large-scale and brand-oriented development of Minqin's honeydew melon industry.

Staff from State Grid Wuwei Electric Power Supply Company provide on-site services

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Moving forward, State Grid Wuwei Electric Power Supply Company will continue to optimize the rural power grid and provide agricultural power support on a regular basis, using high-quality electricity to help specialty industries improve quality and efficiency, and injecting lasting momentum into comprehensive rural revitalization.