Recently, Anyang, Henan has been gripped by extreme weather conditions described as "steamed below and grilled above," driving electricity demand across the region to sustained high levels. At 1:11 p.m. on August 5, total power load in the city reached a new all-time high of 5.119 million kilowatts, with cooling-related consumption accounting for approximately 1.8 million kilowatts—the primary contributor to the surge. This figure surpasses the previous peak of the year recorded on July 14 by 105,000 kilowatts, marking a 2.1% increase, and exceeds the all-time historical peak by 230,000 kilowatts, or 4.7%. Despite the surge, grid operations and power supply have remained stable.

The State Grid Anyang Power Supply Company has closely monitored weather changes and promptly issued high-temperature alerts. In response, professional departments activated a tiered response mechanism, assessed grid and equipment performance in real time, adjusted warning levels accordingly, and prepared for emergencies.

During the peak load period, grid dispatching coordination was strengthened, and generation capacity from all types of power sources was fully tapped. The company conducted careful analysis to balance supply and demand, optimized grid operation strategies, and enhanced real-time control to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power system.

Equipment maintenance was intensified, with differentiated inspections for key substations, transmission and distribution lines, 214 urban "lifeline" circuits, and critical crossing points. Close monitoring was carried out for transformers, GIS, switchgear, and other vital equipment to promptly identify and eliminate defects and risks.

Before the peak summer demand, six key grid reinforcement projects were completed and put into operation, including the 220kV Wenfeng–Juyuan line and the 110kV Guangming substation, adding 92.7 kilometers of new transmission lines and boosting supply capacity by 315,000 kilowatts. Five mobile substations—such as the 110kV Tongye and 35kV Beiguo—were also deployed to support energy replenishment for heavy-duty electric trucks and enhance peak summer grid capacity.

Customer service efforts were also strengthened, with real-time monitoring and prompt resolution of outage-related complaints. Special attention was given to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, patients, and agricultural irrigation users. In response to heat-induced power failures, the company followed a "restore power first, repair later" principle to minimize outage duration and impact.

Emergency response mechanisms were scaled up. A "large duty" system was implemented, with company leadership on duty at all levels. A total of 134 repair teams, 1,364 personnel, 17 emergency power vehicles, and 74 backup generators were placed on standby, forming a grid-based repair network to ensure rapid response and restoration.

Currently, Anyang is in a critical period for both summer power supply and flood prevention. According to weather forecasts, the region will continue to experience alternating periods of extreme heat and strong convection weather. An official from State Grid Anyang Power Supply Company said that the company will continue to closely monitor weather conditions and power load trends, further enhance grid reliability and emergency response capabilities, and make every effort to safeguard both the safety of the main grid and electricity access for residents—ensuring strong support for economic development and public well-being. (By Wang Lin and Guo Dong)