Dialogue with Ye Xuanfeng, Chairman of Qicheng Electric: Beyond Product Innovation, Focused on Value Creation
With the in-depth promotion of concepts such as smart cities and green energy saving, smart lighting control plays an increasingly important role in improving quality of life, reducing energy consumption, and achieving intelligent urban management. Market demand is showing a trend of vigorous growth. As an important industry exchange platform, GILE (Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition) 2025 gathers many leading enterprises in the industry. During this period, Mr. Hong Bing, Editor-in-Chief of China Light Network, had the honor of conducting an exclusive interview with Mr. Ye Xuanfeng, Chairman of Zhejiang Qicheng Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., to explore Qicheng Electric's path of innovation in the field of smart lighting control.
Left: Ye Xuanfeng, Chairman of Zhejiang Qicheng Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
Right: Hong Bing, Editor-in-Chief of China Light Network
Hong Bing : CQC What are the milestone events of Qicheng since its establishment? ? Why did you choose to focus on the field of smart lighting control at the beginning? ?
Ye Xuanfeng : Since its establishment in 1994, Qicheng has always focused on the research and application of lighting control technology. There are several iconic milestones in our development history:
Pioneering Breakthrough: Qicheng is the first enterprise in China to successfully develop, manufacture and export street light single-light controllers , laying the foundation for its technological first-mover advantage in this field.
Quality Benchmark: As the first enterprise in China to obtain German TÜV quality system certification in the field of photocell manufacturing and R&D, Qicheng integrated international high-quality standards into its corporate DNA at an early stage.
Technology Leadership: Qicheng took the lead in developing and manufacturing programmable photocells , leading the industry's technological upgrade. Our LC-type light-sensing safety and energy-saving controller was listed as a key project of the National Torch Program of China , receiving national-level recognition.
These milestones are not only an affirmation of Qicheng's technical strength, but also set a benchmark for the development of the industry.
Hong Bing :Has Qichengparticipated in the formulation of national standards or industry standards in the field of smart lighting control?
叶选锋 ：标准是行业的“度量衡”，更是技术创新的“指南针”。奇诚作为ZHAGA国际标准联盟最高级的全权会员，积极参与照明智能控制领域互联互通的标准制订。同时，也深度参与了中国相关国家标准与行业标准的制定与修改。
By participating in the formulation of standards, we can not only integrate Qicheng's technology and experience into industry standards, promoting the standardized development of the industry, but also further enhance Qicheng's professionalism and authority within the industry.
Hong Bing : Compared to traditional sockets, what unique designs does Qicheng have?Have they obtained patents?
Ye Xuanfeng : The core function of traditional sockets is "power connection," but in the era of smart lighting and smart cities, this requirement has evolved into a comprehensive solution for "remote control, scenario adaptation, safety, and efficiency." Qicheng's product design focuses on "solving industry pain points," such as socket designs based on the ANSI C136.41 standard. Currently, there are mainly three companies worldwide engaged in original design: TE, GE, and CQC Qicheng.
With decades of professional experience, Qicheng adheres to innovative design, emphasizes customer experience and professional value presentation, and upholds the design philosophy of intelligence, safety, and low carbon. Based on future industry development trends, we provide customized services and conduct forward-looking and original product designs according to customer needs, such as: tool-free installation for NEMA (won the Aladdin Annual Best Technology Award), quick screw installation for ZHAGA, and socket conversion between NEMA and ZHAGA.
Furthermore, Qicheng regards innovation as its lifeline and attaches great importance to intellectual property protection. Currently, we have more than 70 core technologies that have obtained Chinese and international invention patents, building a solid technical moat. These patents are a testament to our continuous innovation capability and deep professional accumulation.
Hong Bing : In recent years, global supply chain fluctuations have been frequent. What risk contingency plans does Qicheng have in terms of raw material procurement or logistics?
Ye Xuanfeng : Supply chain resilience is the cornerstone of steady corporate development. We anticipated potential adjustments in the global supply chain landscape as early as five years ago. Based on this forward-looking insight, Qicheng systematically formulated multi-level supply chain risk contingency plans and assurance systems, to ensure timely and rapid product delivery to customers.
This is not merely a strategy for risk mitigation, but an extension of our "Not only satisfying customers, but creating professional value for them" philosophy.Our goal is to exceed customer expectations through professional products, reliable quality, and efficient service, continuously creating core value for customers in the field of smart lighting control.
通过对奇诚电器董事长叶选锋先生的专访，我们可以清晰地看到，从“中国首款路灯单灯光控器”到“智能控制插座”，奇诚每一步都彰显了其对技术深度和品质高度的执着追求。奇诚用近三十年的坚守与创新，在智能照明控制领域刻下了鲜明的“专业标签”。
Qicheng defines height with "professionalism", leads direction with "innovation", and anchors original intention with "responsibility", looking forward to Qicheng continuing to write a new chapter for smart cities with innovation as its pen.