Beri Zaryad Upgrades 10,750 Moscow Power Bank Stations

Beri Zaryad, a power bank rental service, has upgraded 10,750 of its stations in Moscow, the company said. The modernised equipment is installed at railway stations, shopping centres and cafes.

The goal is to cut failures when renting and returning power banks, especially in places with poor mobile coverage.

Multi-network connectivity

Each station now contains a module with SIM cards from several mobile operators and Wi-Fi support. If one operator's signal weakens, the equipment connects automatically to another available network. If mobile service is unstable overall, the station can use the Wi-Fi inside the building.

Backup battery for outages

Previously, a power cut could stop a station working without the user noticing. A customer might leave a power bank in a slot while the rental kept running, the company explained.

Now the communication module and the screen are powered by a backup battery. After a power outage the equipment can keep working for up to five hours. The display shows a warning asking the user to return the device to another station.

Automatic fault reporting

The stations' software has also been updated. The equipment now transmits data on its technical condition, including power loss and faults with screens or power bank slots.

When a problem is detected, the system automatically creates a task for a technician, who receives details of the fault and can visit the station to inspect and repair it. According to the company, automatic diagnostics should shorten repair times and return equipment to service faster.