Jiaozuo, Henan: Reliable Power Fuels Growth in the Chinese Yam Industry

Power supply company staff check distribution loads. Photo by Qiao Minghui

Recently, State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company organized staff visits to local Chinese yam deep-processing enterprises to provide support.

In recent years, Jiaozuo City has actively responded to the rural revitalization strategy and continuously ramped up support for Chinese yam cultivation, processing, storage and sales. A growing number of Chinese yam production and deep-processing enterprises have emerged, leading to increased demand for a stable power supply.

"Now is the harvest season for Chinese yam. Our production line for Huai yam products is running at full capacity. In particular, equipment such as drying machines and cold storage units requires a continuous and stable power supply. The ongoing attention and on-site guidance from the power supply company mean we no longer have to worry about the power supply for production," said Liu Jiuyang, head of production at Huaijianyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Power supply company staff examine power distribution control equipment at a cold storage facility. Photo by Qiao Minghui

To meet the mounting power demand of the local Chinese yam industry, State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company compiles a list of enterprises in advance using its marketing system. It arranges regular on-site visits, during which staff help enterprises check for potential electrical hazards and provide guidance on optimizing power consumption plans. Multiple measures are adopted to guarantee safe power use and help enterprises cut costs and raise efficiency.

In response to enterprises’ power demands and difficulties, State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company releases power-related information in a timely manner through customer WeChat groups. Relying on the Online State Grid app and the "Find an Electrician" mini-program, it streamlines both online and offline power service channels to respond more quickly to customer requests.

Going forward, State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company will keep optimizing the main power grid structure and improving power service quality and efficiency. Through regular on-site visits, hazard inspections and technical guidance, it will establish a system to ensure a reliable power supply throughout the industry chain, from cultivation and processing to warehousing and logistics. The company will support stable production and income growth in local specialty farming and help the Chinese yam industry thrive. (Written by Qiao Minghui)