Hongqu green power energizes Taihang Sky Road

Along the Hongqu Canal, where water once irrigated farmlands, renewable energy has become a vital power source. With new-energy heavy trucks in operation and the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) in Linzhou, charging difficulties have become a new challenge. To address this, State Grid Linzhou Power Supply Co (State Grid Linzhou) launched the "Three Alls" initiative — full coverage, fast connections, and 24/7 support — building a green energy corridor through the Taihang Mountains. 

On Sept 29, Hejian Town’s heavy-truck charging station was busy. Driver Wang expressed relief at the expanded charging network. Leveraging a State Grid systems platform, State Grid Linzhou has optimized charging station layouts and upgraded 42 kilometers of 10-kilovolt power lines, connecting 36 heavy-truck charging stations to the grid. 

Tourism is thriving in Linzhou, aided by charging stations at key scenic spots, which increased from 10 to 311, serving over 600 vehicles simultaneously. A citywide 30-minute charging service network alleviates range anxiety for visitors. By 2026, all 364 charging pile projects included in Henan's infrastructure expansion initiative will be incorporated into green service channels, ensuring that grids extend wherever stations are built. 

Linzhou has also streamlined its services, allowing low-voltage connections within a day and high-voltage connections within five days — cutting timelines by 40 percent. Leveraging intelligent systems, service schemes are processed in seconds. Since 2024, the company has saved charging operators 8.9 million yuan (around $1.2 million) with a zero-investment policy for external grid connections, stimulating private investment in charging infrastructure. 

Operational reliability is enhanced through biweekly inspections, night peak checks, and on-site support at scenic spots during holidays. During this year’s National Day, Linzhou dispatched repair personnel, inspected charging stations, and provided operational guidance, achieving zero faults and complaints. 

Moreover, electrification has transformed energy use in the Taihang Mountains. Local guesthouses have transitioned to 100-percent electric operations, phasing out coal and gas systems. Combined with a 31-million-yuan powerline renovation project, Linzhou is reshaping its landscapes and enabling sustainable tourism. 

Today, EV users enjoy a 77.8-percent shorter waiting times, with peak visitor seasons seeing zero faults at charging stations and 100 percent satisfaction among tourists and heavy-truck operators alike, as green power fuels Linzhou’s progress.