A buzzing night market in Ninghai county, Ningbo. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

As night falls and the lanterns are lit, the area in front of Ninghai West Gate Tower buzzes with life in Ninghai county, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province.

Behind the glittering lights, State Grid Ningbo Power Supply Company ensures reliable electricity to safeguard the nightlife.

To guarantee uninterrupted power, State Grid Ningbo draws up dedicated protection plans in advance and stations mobile generator trucks on-site throughout.

Since January, the company has carried out more than 1,200 special night-economy patrols and addressed 230 potential issues, providing consistent supply security for night markets, lantern fairs, and related events.

A child experiences cultural heritage at a night market in Ninghai county. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

More than 80 specialty shops now blaze with light. Beverage and food stalls have become magnets for young trend-setters. State Grid Ningbo has tailored power-use plans for each vendor, installing individual anti-electric-shock protectors.

From January to August, Ningbo's night-time consumption rose 18.7 percent year on year, while electricity used for night shopping ranked second province-wide.