State Grid ensures power supply for Beijing Olympic Games

State Grid Corp of China (SGCC), which oversees power systems in 26 provinces, has said it is prioritizing supplies to the Beijing Olympic Games as the summer power shortfall increases.

The power systems for the Olympics are operating smoothly, said Liu Tienan, vice-minister of the National Development and Reform Commission.

Beijing has invested over 20 billion yuan to increase its grid capacity by a third to ensure power supply for the Games, according to SGCC.