Ningbo, Zhejiang: 'Grid responsibility fields' help rural characteristic industries open an 'umbrella for prosperity'

"Thank you for coming again to provide on-site services and guidance on electricity usage." On Sept 28, staff members from State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company visited Cixi Ruifeng Agricultural Investment Co, located in the Cixi Modern Agricultural Park. They conducted one-by-one inspections of the enterprise's assembly lines, control boxes, and related electrical facilities and equipment, eliminated potential hazards to ensure the enterprise's electricity usage safety, and informed the enterprise of electricity consumption matters needing attention.

Cixi Ruifeng Agricultural Investment Co is the largest enterprise engaged in the production of beech mushrooms and white shimeji mushrooms in Zhejiang. It mainly focuses on the industrialized cultivation of edible fungi and is also a demonstration site for the "machine replacement for human labor" initiative in Cixi. The company is equipped with advanced industrialized production equipment for edible fungi (including mixing, bottle-filling, sterilization, and inoculation equipment) as well as IoT (Internet of Things) management technology. It also boasts advanced production techniques.

A community manager of State Grid Ningbo Power Supply Company inspects electrical facilities in mushroom cultivation rooms. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"Unlike traditional mushroom cultivation, industrialized cultivation is not affected by factors such as climate and seasons. It is more stable and achieves higher yields. The use of automated equipment not only reduces labor demand but also addresses issues in traditional manual operations, such as slow speed, unevenness, and poor consistency. This not only makes management easier but also significantly improves work efficiency. Of course, it also has high electricity requirements," said He Chunya, deputy director of the office. 

According to her, the company currently has 25 combined cold storage facilities for fruit and vegetable preservation, with an annual output of over 1,500 metric tons of beech mushrooms and white shimeji mushrooms. In the intelligent mushroom-growing rooms, factors including temperature, humidity, light, and carbon dioxide concentration are all automatically adjusted and controlled via control boxes — an outage would lead to unthinkable consequences. The high-quality services provided by State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power have given the enterprise a strong sense of reassurance.

State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company has transformed passive service into proactive service, providing reliable energy support for agricultural production enterprises and boosting the development of beautiful villages. The company is leveraging the role of "Red Grid Responsibility Fields" to boost rural vitalization. Through a dedicated program focused on specialization, grid management, and tailored services, the company is driving high-quality agricultural development, resulting in improved rural services, robust agricultural growth, and increased farmer prosperity.

A community managers of State Grid Ningbo Power Supply Company conduct a one-by-one inspection of the enterprise's assembly lines, control boxes and relevant electrical facilities. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In Cixi, State Grid Ningbo Power Supply Company has launched a targeted "One Town, One Specialty" initiative to support local agriculture. By analyzing crop distribution, the company has implemented customized measures — including safety manuals and on-site equipment inspections — to provide reliable power for harvesting, storage, and processing. By deploying targeted support teams to key and vulnerable farmers, the company is closing the last mile in rural electrification, providing a lasting foundation for local economic development.