State Grid Fuyang ensures power supply for rural Chinese New Year market

The cultural square of Linwei community was bustling with activity as the first Chinese New Year market kicked off on the 20th day of the 12th month on the Chinese calendar in Jiangkou town, Yingshang county, Fuyang, Anhui province. The venue was decorated with lanterns and colorful banners, featuring an array of special New Year goods, fragrant traditional snacks, and captivating local opera performances, creating a joyful and harmonious scene. Behind this vibrant atmosphere, State Grid Fuyang Power Supply Company delivered reliable "power warmth" to the rural market through solid power supply measures and attentive electricity services.

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The Chinese New Year market attracted large crowds, with numerous temporary power usage points scattered across the venue. A stable and reliable electricity supply was essential for the event's success. State Grid Fuyang dispatched personnel to conduct special inspections of the lines and distribution transformers involved in the event. Early on the day of the event, power supply employees Wang Long and Han Xu drove an emergency power generation vehicle to the site. They conducted a systematic inspection of the temporary wiring, lighting facilities, sound system power sources, and power interfaces at each stall, promptly eliminating potential safety hazards. This established a dual guarantee system consisting of a robust main grid supply supported by a contingency backup, allowing the festivities to thrive with a safe supply of electricity.

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While ensuring a stable power supply, raising public awareness of electrical safety was equally crucial. At the utility service promotion booth, power supply employees Zhang Yue and her colleague Ren Huihui were surrounded by villagers. They brought services directly to the community, proactively distributing tips on safe electricity use with 24-hour service hotlines and convenient service cards for the section manager, ensuring everyone knew who to contact for electricity inquiries or fault reports.

Considering the high household electricity load during Spring Festival, Zhang Yue used a familiar local dialect to explain basic safety tips face-to-face: "Auntie, when using the heater and electric hot pot together, pay extra attention to the socket temperature." "Uncle, remember to check if the electric heater is off before going out." She emphasized the safe use of high-power appliances, the dangers of unauthorized wiring, and the prevention of electrical fires, while also sharing tips for using electricity during off-peak hours over the holiday. This encouraged everyone to use their appliances wisely, ensuring grid stability and saving on electricity costs. These outreach efforts helped people better understand the concept of safe and scientific electricity use, building a public foundation for a safe Spring Festival.

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The rural Chinese New Year market is not just a platform for buying goods and welcoming Chinese New Year; it is also a window showcasing rural consumption vitality and the achievements of rural vitalization. State Grid Fuyang is leveraging the opportunity of providing power for such folk activities to deeply integrate reliable power supply, optimized services, and development promotion. Reliable electricity ensured smooth operations for merchants, including live sales streaming, electronic payments, and food preservation, while also making the shopping experience more comfortable and convenient for the public. Widespread and thorough publicity efforts further enhanced overall electrical safety in rural areas.

Moving forward, State Grid Fuyang will continue to focus on rural electricity demands, keeping a close watch on key settings such as township markets, cultural temple fairs, and specialty agricultural activities. The company will regularly carry out equipment inspections and promote safe electricity use, striving to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power grid with more robust supply guarantees and proactive services. They remain committed to keeping the lights on in countless homes, continuously injecting strong momentum into rural vitalization.