Jiyuan, Henan: Early Inspections to Ensure Reliable Rural Power Supply for the Heating Season

Recently, State Grid Jiyuan Power Supply Company organized staff to conduct focused inspections of power distribution facilities in villages including Qigouhe, Xichafang and Houwangzhuang in Shaoyuan Town. They recorded equipment operating conditions, cleared debris from power line corridors, tidied up wiring in distribution transformer areas, and eliminated potential hazards to ensure a reliable power supply and meet residents’ electricity needs for winter heating.

As temperatures drop, rural areas are about to enter the heating season, bringing a rise in winter electricity demand. Taking proactive steps, State Grid Jiyuan Power Supply Company has carried out thorough inspections of power facilities in rural areas using electric heating to address weaknesses and improve operations and maintenance, laying a solid foundation for local residents to stay warm through the winter.

The company set up 77 special inspection teams, each consisting of 2 to 3 employees. It specified the inspection areas, main tasks and completion deadlines for each team to ensure thorough inspections of the rural power grid. Staff measured the temperatures of line fittings and connectors, checking each distribution transformer area and each line in turn. They analyzed operating parameters and recorded the operating status of power supply lines and equipment to improve the grid’s ability to provide reliable power before the heating season begins.

During the inspections, the company carried out condition monitoring, hazard inspections, diagnostic analysis and related work. It addressed identified problems and potential hazards promptly. Taking severe winter weather into consideration, it put in place safety measures to ensure safe grid operation and a reliable power supply.

In addition, State Grid Jiyuan Power Supply Company provided door-to-door services through its 179 power service zones in mountain villages, working in cooperation with village committees. It inspected household service lines and electric heating equipment in advance, handed out leaflets to electric heating users, and explained electrical safety practices and precautions. The company kept up to date on residents’ electricity use, checked electrical installations regularly, advised residents on using electricity safely and properly, and helped create a safe environment for electricity use. (Written by Yang Zhanying)