Gansu Dingxi: Power illuminates path forward for potato industry

Known as the "Potato Capital of China", Dingxi in Gansu province maintains a potato cultivation area of 3 million mu (about 200,000 hectares) and has developed a comprehensive industrial chain covering everything from seed potato breeding to deep processing. The city now boasts 128 wide vermicelli processing enterprises, with an annual production capacity of 230,000 metric tons and an annual output value exceeding 6.5 billion yuan ($914 million). Behind this thriving industry lies the solid supply of power provided by State Grid Dingxi Power Supply Company.

To ensure uninterrupted power during the peak processing season, the company has proactively formulated targeted strategies. It established a dedicated service team to conduct in-depth enterprise visits, carefully calculating the power consumption of core equipment such as cleaning machines, crushers, and centrifugal sieves. The team also assessed the capacity of power supply facilities and implemented targeted line renovations and distribution transformer upgrades. Leveraging technologies like infrared temperature measurement and real-time online monitoring, the company conducts regular temperature inspections and parameter tests on power transformers. Equipment operating under high loads is promptly replaced or adjusted, eliminating potential risks at the source.

"When the power supply is reliable, the industry's development potential becomes increasingly clear," noted Chen Weixia, general manager of Dingxi Hengyuan Halal Starch Products Co. The company has invested 6 million yuan in building six automated production lines. Thanks to the stable power supply for the refrigeration and sterilization equipment in its Class 100,000 clean workshop, the daily online sales of its self-developed ready-to-eat fresh vermicelli have reached 3,000 orders.

For such key enterprises, the power company has adopted a service model centered around a dedicated community manager, supported by a key client task force. Professionals are dispatched to assist with on-site equipment inspections, enabling immediate detection and resolution of issues. Additionally, on-site training on fault handling is provided to enhance enterprises' independent maintenance capabilities.

From traditional charcoal-based processing to fully automated modern production, reliable electricity has facilitated the transformation of Dingxi's potatoes from "earthy tubers" to "golden beans". Supported by the development of a new power system integrating source, grid, load, and storage, the company has opened a fast track for power connection applications and set up WeChat service groups to respond to demands in real time. Through its down-to-earth and reliable services, it continues to empower the growth of the potato industry.

Today, the steady flow of electricity not only drives production lines but also links the "chain of happiness" connecting enterprise development and livelihood security. State Grid Dingxi Power Supply Company is injecting a constant stream of electrical momentum into the high-quality development of Dingxi's characteristic food industry.