Zhilai’s solar-powered parcel locker is designed for outdoor use in areas with ample sunlight. Compared with traditional lockers, it reduces power consumption by over 90%, significantly cutting operational costs. Compared with microcontroller-based solutions, this product, which will be on display at the expo, offers a much lower technical threshold, making it more accessible and easier to manage.

The system is ideal for parcel locker operators and consists of three key components: the management console, server and solar-powered lockers. The lockers communicate with the server via IoT technology, using integrated buttons, touchscreens and scanners for seamless operations. The top-mounted solar panel can be adjusted from 0-60°, allowing customization based on the installation area's latitude (usually within ±15°).

Key advantages include triple power supply (grid electricity, solar power and battery) with intelligent switching to minimize emergency maintenance costs caused by unstable grid power. The system reduces electricity costs by 90%, potentially saving over 75,000kWh in five years for 1,000 units, while cutting carbon emissions and costs. It supports offline pickup, preventing user complaints and parcel delay penalties due to signal interruptions. Featuring a stable low-temperature lithium iron phosphate battery, the system operates reliably even at temperatures as low as -40°C.