As autumn brings crisp breezes and the nation celebrates the Double Festivals, the Beita Mountain Wind Power Hub in Xinjiang's rugged Gobi Desert stands as an "energy nexus" embedded in the mountains. 24/7, it delivers clean wind power to distant regions while countless "Light Guardians" here choose to forego family reunions. These frontline workers steadfastly safeguard electricity supply with unwavering dedication, offering a unique tribute to their motherland through this extraordinary mission.
On the Mid-Autumn night of October 6th, the duty officers at the hub station had no time to admire the moon over the border. Armed with infrared thermometers, they braved the biting cold wind to conduct holiday patrols in the equipment area. The more festive the occasion, the more vigilant they must remain. Our "reunion" means safeguarding these devices to ensure every kilowatt-hour of wind power is safely transmitted. They hastily swallowed mooncakes in the main control room with hot water, while their "moon-viewing" spot was the monitoring platform overseeing all station equipment.
During the Double Ninth Festival, as grid loads surged, the power station activated emergency protocols to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. The maintenance team ramped up staffing, conducting intensive inspections and night patrols on critical infrastructure including main transformers, GIS equipment, and collector lines. In the control room, real-time displays showed voltage, current, and power metrics that kept operators glued to their screens. "We're the sentinels of wind power transmission," said the station manager, "keeping watch 24/7 – the lights illuminating millions of homes depend on our vigilance." He emphasized that maintaining operations during holidays has become routine for the team.
Amidst swirling clouds and moonlit border passes, the wind power maintenance crew at Beita Mountain measures their duty with footsteps and embodies commitment through dedication. They offer no grandiose rhetoric, only silent devotion; without the spotlight, they become the most beautiful figures during holidays. Their steadfastness illuminates family reunions, safeguards holiday joy, and continuously supplies society with green energy. These are the most touching landscapes along the frontier during festive seasons.