Nanyang, Henan: Reliable Power Helps Greenhouses Thrive, Cultivating Prosperity for Farmers

As the gentle breezes of spring breathe life into the fertile fields of Henan, and farmers race against time to nurture seedlings, State Grid Zhenping County Power Supply Company plays a vital role in ensuring a bountiful harvest. With spring planting season in full swing, crews from the company recently conducted comprehensive inspections of electrical equipment at a major vegetable greenhouse base in Tuan Zhong Village, Guozhuang Township, Nanyang City, Henan Province. These inspections covered heating, humidification, irrigation, and storage systems, guaranteeing a safe and reliable power supply essential for the region’s thriving vegetable cultivation industry.

In recent years, southern townships in Zhenping County, including Houji and Guozhuang, have transformed their agricultural landscape by embracing greenhouse farming. Capitalizing on their unique regional advantages, these communities have strategically diversified their crops and adopted innovative farming techniques. Today, the area boasts 1,333 state-of-the-art greenhouses, cultivating a diverse range of high-value produce, including tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, Mini Chinese Cabbage, and broccoli. As farmers are racing against the clock to nurture seedlings during this critical period inside these greenhouses, the demand for electricity to power automated climate control systems for lighting, temperature, and humidity is steadily increasing.

To ensure a seamless and uninterrupted power supply, and to better meet the production power needs of farmers for these vital agricultural operations, State Grid Zhenping County Power Supply Company has implemented a comprehensive support strategy. This strategy builds upon the company’s existing commitment to maintaining reliable external power supply infrastructure. As part of this strategy, dedicated teams conduct thorough ‘grid walks’ of power lines, substations, and related infrastructure serving the greenhouse clusters, specifically those areas related to the national ‘Vegetable Basket’ initiative. These proactive inspections identify and address potential safety hazards before they can impact operations, ensuring the highest standards of reliability. In addition, the teams carefully document their findings. Specially trained Party Member Service Teams provide personalized support to greenhouse farmers, conducting routine ‘check-ups’ of on-site electrical systems, focusing on wiring integrity, grounding, and the proper functioning of leakage protection devices. Further ensuring the success of spring planting and irrigation, State Grid Zhenping County Power Supply Company’s Disciplinary Inspection Team, in collaboration with local power stations, conducts routine temperature monitoring and inspections of power lines and equipment serving greenhouse areas. These proactive measures ensure timely upgrades and improvements to address ‘bottleneck’ circuits and low-voltage areas, resolving potential power delivery challenges. Leveraging a combined ‘online + offline’ service model, State Grid Zhenping guides farmers in utilizing the ‘State Grid Online’ app through WeChat groups and other online channels for convenient access to a range of services, fostering digital literacy and empowering them to manage their electricity needs efficiently. These comprehensive efforts create a conducive electrical environment for specialty agricultural production, effectively ensuring reliable power during the critical spring planting and irrigation season.

Going forward, State Grid Zhenping County Power Supply Company will continue to provide convenient services for greenhouse vegetable growers through the ‘Village-Grid Partnership Program.’ This includes establishing a 24/7 long-term contact system with greenhouse farmers through home visits, phone calls, and other readily accessible channels. The goal is to safeguard the electricity supply for the region’s “vegetable basket” with caring and reliable power services.(By Gao Jingpeng)