Hangzhou provides 3rd Liangzhu Forum with premium power supply

The 3rd Liangzhu Forum was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, from Oct 18 to 20. Convened under the theme "Revitalization of Civilization: Cultural Heritage and Human Culture Diversity", the event brought together nearly 400 scholars and experts from more than 60 countries and regions.

A noteworthy backdrop was the Hangzhou Liangzhu Cultural Corridor, which has become a pivotal platform for inter-civilizational dialogue. The Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, located in Yuhang district, Hangzhou, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 6, 2019.

Staff members of State Grid Hangzhou utilize a robotic inspection dog to ensure operations run smoothly. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Six years ago, to prepare the heritage buffer zone for UNESCO status, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company completed a major infrastructure upgrade in just 30 days.

Under intense heat, workers converted a 10 kV overhead line to an underground cable, laying 7,020 meters of new wiring.

Today, the site is supported by a dual-ring cable network and intelligent distribution automation, enabling remote diagnostics, rapid fault isolation, and quick power restoration — bringing smart electricity to the ancient city.

This year, the forum's main venue achieved a milestone: 100 percent of its electricity came from green power certificates, making it the event's first carbon-neutral energy supply.

To ensure operations run smoothly, State Grid Hangzhou implemented protective measures, including setting up a specialized command center and organizing three on-site support teams.

Staff utilized grid-based patrols, AR smart glasses, QR-code-activated temporary power, robotic inspection dogs, and autonomous drones. These technologies guaranteed uninterrupted electricity for the event.

During the forum's sideline activities, the "Jade Mirror, Radiant Power" cultural brand debuted at the Liangzhu Cultural and Creative Fair.

More than 200 artists and public participants participated cross-border creative sessions and low-carbon quizzes, promoting a vision where clean energy enables cultural diversity.