Ezhou's "Eternal Day Little Sun" Technology Wins Silver at the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

On April 13, the winners of the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions were announced. The "Tethered Drone Lighting Device," jointly developed by State Grid Ezhou Power Supply Company and Hubei Huazhong Electric Power Technology Development Co., Ltd., stood out from more than 1,000 innovations from over 40 countries worldwide, securing the Silver Award due to its disruptive design and high performance. Dubbed the "Eternal Day Little Sun," this technology offers a new solution for nighttime operations through its intelligent coordination, long-lasting stability, and all-weather illumination capabilities.

The Silver Award certificate from the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for the "Eternal Day Little Sun" Technology

The device utilizes photosensitive sensors and AI algorithms to achieve environmental adaptive adjustment. It supports dynamic coordination among multiple drones, precisely controlling brightness, color temperature, and beam angle, thereby breaking through the limitations of traditional fixed lighting equipment. In practical applications, its efficiency is 90% higher than traditional methods, while labor costs and equipment costs are reduced by 70% and 50%, respectively. It is capable of seamlessly covering large areas of complex terrain, significantly enhancing the operational safety and efficiency of tasks such as power grid emergency repairs, firefighting and rescue operations, and engineering construction.

The "Tethered Drone Lighting Device" exhibit at the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

Photo by Gan Pengbo

Currently, the technology has been widely implemented within China's power industry and has been granted 13 invention patents. It is also demonstrating potential in fields such as smart agriculture and disaster relief.

The "Tethered Drone Lighting Device" in use at a nighttime power grid construction site

Photo by Chen Li