New power distribution line boosts regional industrial development
Over 50 workers from State Grid Shaoxing Power Supply Company commenced construction on a new 20-kilovolt Tujie-Tuke branch line on Shunyuan East Road in the northern part of Hangzhou Bay Park in Shangyu district, Shaoxing, on Nov 5. Operations including tower base installation and conductor stringing were carried out simultaneously to ensure the project stays on schedule, providing robust power support for the park's industrial growth.
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As a national-level economic and technological development zone, Hangzhou Bay Park has experienced rapid industrial expansion in recent years. The influx of new energy and high-end equipment manufacturing projects, coupled with accelerated technological upgrades in traditional enterprises, has driven a continuous surge in electricity demand. Over the past three years, the park's annual electricity consumption growth rate has exceeded 15 percent, pushing some power supply lines close to their capacity limits. Grid expansion has become an urgent necessity to sustain industrial development.
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To address these power supply challenges, Shaoxing Power Supply Company has adopted a proactive approach. By establishing regular communication mechanisms with the park administration and conducting on-site enterprise visits and grid load monitoring, the company has gained detailed insights into industrial layouts and electricity consumption trends, enabling the formulation of a scientifically sound distribution network upgrade plan. Recently, as part of the Distribution Network Quality Improvement Campaign, the company has prioritized the extension and renovation of six 20-kilovolt power supply lines, aiming to build a secure, reliable, smart, and efficient modern distribution network.
"The 20-kilovolt Tujie-Tuke branch line is a critical project for upgrading the park's distribution network," said Li Wuhui, a relevant official from Shaoxing Power Supply Company. "This project will effectively alleviate the power supply pressure on the Zhanlian and Zhanghang lines, optimize the grid structure of the Zhanwang and Kangyang substations, and resolve regional power supply bottlenecks. It will also reserve power interfaces for the future operation of the Tuozhan and Zhiyuan substations, ensuring ample electricity capacity for the park's industrial development over the next three years."
As of 4:00 pm that day, the construction team had completed the installation of one steel tower and the stringing of over 650 meters of 240-specification conductors. The project is being carried out in phases, with the remaining tasks expected to be completed by the end of November. Once operational, the load rate of the park's existing lines will be reduced by 20 percent, and power supply reliability will increase to over 99.99 percent. This will not only meet the electricity demands of existing enterprises but also provide a stable power supply for new projects.
In recent years, Shaoxing Power Supply Company has consistently prioritized the local economy. From early involvement in major project planning to establishing "green channels" for electricity applications, and from conducting power usage diagnostics for enterprises to promoting smart power services, the company has provided comprehensive power support to facilitate the park's industrial transformation and upgrading. The construction of this new branch line exemplifies the company's commitment to the principle of "People's Power for the People".
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Moving forward, Shaoxing Power Supply Company will continue to align with the park's development pace, advance distribution network upgrades, and enhance service innovation. With stronger power guarantees and higher-quality supply services, the company will contribute to building Hangzhou Bay's northern shore into an industrial hub, injecting a continuous stream of electricity-driven momentum into the region's high-quality development.
