国网酒泉供电公司：多举措保障棉花采摘季生产用电

Core Points - Gansu Jiuquan City has entered the cotton harvesting season with nearly 450,000 acres of cotton fields being harvested, showcasing the efficiency of mechanized harvesting compared to manual labor [1][3] - The local power company has proactively ensured reliable electricity supply for cotton harvesting and processing, implementing safety measures to protect power lines from damage caused by agricultural machinery [3][4] Group 1: Cotton Production and Harvesting - Jiuquan City is a national-level high-quality cotton base, maintaining a stable planting area of over 300,000 acres for the past three years, projected to reach nearly 450,000 acres by 2025, accounting for 13% of the city's specialty economic crop area [3] - The use of cotton-picking machines has significantly reduced the time and labor required for harvesting, with only two machines needed to complete the task in about a week, compared to 200 workers over two months for manual harvesting [1] Group 2: Power Supply and Safety Measures - The power company began preparations in late September to ensure safe and reliable electricity during the cotton harvesting season, conducting inspections of power lines and equipment in major cotton-producing areas [3] - A special patrol team was established to prevent damage to power facilities from agricultural machinery, implementing a communication mechanism with local villagers and machinery operators [3][4] - The company has developed a "precision and refined" service approach to meet the electricity needs of 84 cotton processing enterprises, focusing on load monitoring and customized service plans for each enterprise [4][5]