State Grid Ningxia Electric Power Expands QR Code–Based Shared Power Service Across Multiple Scenarios

On September 28, in the agricultural production workshop of Mahuanggou Village, Dahe Township, Hongsibao District, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, three QR code–based shared power supply devices were continuously providing electricity to the feed-processing grinders. "There's no need to apply for an industrial power connection; you can get electricity just by scanning a QR code with your phone," said villager Ma Zhiqiang, pointing to the State Grid Online App on his mobile phone. About 260 kilometers away, at the night market in Pengyang County, Guyuan City, 28 QR code–based shared power supply devices were offering convenient services to 112 stalls. "I only used a little over 1 kWh of electricity after three hours of vending, which cost just 0.6 yuan. That's much cheaper than renting a generator," said stall owner Yang Xiuhua.

QR code–based shared power supply devices are key equipment introduced by State Grid Ningxia Electric Power Co., Ltd. to innovate and promote the "one-click scan, shared electricity" service. Since April 2021, targeting issues such as cumbersome procedures for short-term electricity use, the company has broken the traditional "customer–load–power supply" model and provided short-term electricity users with a scan-to-use service featuring "power supply available instantly after scanning, electricity consumption calculated based on actual usage, and electricity fees settled in real time." Since its large-scale rollout in May 2022, the service has expanded from its initial application in agricultural production workshops to five major scenarios including green mobility and street-stall night markets, enabling the QR code–based electricity network to cover both urban and rural areas.

Currently, State Grid Ningxia Electric Power has launched various types of QR code–based shared power supply devices, such as fixed, mobile, and street-stall models, to extend the "one-click scan, shared electricity" service to more scenarios. To support green mobility, 31 QR code–based devices for electric bicycles have been deployed in key communities in Yinchuan, Shizuishan, Wuzhong, and other areas. These devices have significantly reduced the safety risks of unsafe charging practices for electric bicycles, lowered charging costs for residents, and further enhanced the new experience of safe, intelligent, and economical electricity use.

As of the end of September, QR code–based shared power supply devices have provided services for short-term electricity needs 198,700 times, with a total electricity consumption of 5.5018 million kWh and an equipment utilization rate of 83.18%. Among them, 261 devices for agricultural irrigation and drainage have been used nearly 130,000 times, not only facilitating farmers' irrigation but also providing a scientific basis for water fee allocation based on electricity usage; 58 green mobility devices have covered residential communities and RV campsites; and 60 night market devices have supported the vibrant atmosphere of the city's night economy. Overall, QR code–based shared power supply devices have helped customers save a total of 2.55 million yuan in electricity connection costs.

"At the same time, the company has proactively reported to government authorities at all levels, presenting cases that demonstrate how 'QR code–based shared power supply' optimizes the business environment. We have actively sought policy support, expanded the service scope, and strengthened the promotion of this initiative," said Huang Jingjing, a specialist in marketing service channel operation technology at the Marketing Service Center (State Grid Ningxia Metering Center) of State Grid Ningxia Electric Power.

By taking "QR code–based shared power supply" as a bridge of trust and service, State Grid Ningxia Electric Power has promoted its implementation in broader fields and at deeper levels, enhancing public well-being while providing further extension of green mobility. (Na Ziyi)