CHANGZHOU, China, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 19, technicians from State Grid Changzhou Power Supply Company provided one-on-one consultations on the latest grid-connection policies and application procedures for distributed photovoltaic (PV) projects at Zhulin Town, Jintan District, Changzhou.

Driven by fast-growing demand amid surging distributed PV interconnection capacity, the utility has moved its service frontline closer to customers. It cuts processing time with a "one-stop disclosure" policy and on-site assistance, delivering convenient support across the entire grid-connection chain.

Take Jintan District as an example. The total installed capacity of grid-connected distributed PV projects in the region has exceeded 900 megawatts (MW) in 2026. Rapid capacity expansion has raised higher requirements for grid acceptance, operation and maintenance, and data management. The local power provider has coordinated efforts across pre-application, mid-process and post-commissioning stages to build a closed-loop service covering the full lifecycle of PV projects.

At the pre-grid-connection stage, staff have carried out field inspections in rural areas including Xuebu Town. In strict compliance with national grid technical standards, they inspect PV modules, inverters, metering devices and earthing systems item by item, verify equipment parameters, and eliminate hidden risks in cable routing and protection device configuration. Technicians also answered on-site questions regarding interconnection procedures, power generation settlement and routine maintenance. They explained lightning and fire prevention measures as well as self-inspection guidelines in plain language, combining technical compliance checks with user guidance right at project sites.

During the application process, the company strictly enforces the "one-time full disclosure" rule, clearly listing all procedures, required documentation and service timelines. It also offers tailored advice based on customers' actual power consumption scenarios to prevent repeated trips caused by incomplete paperwork or unclear procedures.

At the post-commissioning operation and maintenance stage, to tackle low data collection rates for some PV assets, the team adopted manufacturer-specific solutions. They rolled out firmware upgrades, parameter tuning and communication module troubleshooting, restoring data collection and transmission links household by household and device by device. A dedicated issue log has been created to ensure full closed-loop follow-up and resolution of all faults.

From initial consultation and site surveys to grid acceptance and post-launch follow-ups, State Grid Changzhou Power Supply Company provides proactive, end-to-end support throughout every phase of PV development.

The company noted that it will continue to improve the full-process guarantee mechanism for new energy grid interconnection, carry out regular inspections and return visits for distributed PV systems, and steadily lift data collection integrity. Reliable grid services will underpin the region's green low-carbon transition and drive lean management of distributed PV operations.