JP2001184406A - Power supply system and system relating to same, power supply operation method and method relating to same, computer-readable recording medium with program implementing same method recorded thereon - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power supply system which enables a customer to select electric power generated with green energy. SOLUTION: The power supply system 1 is equipped with a notification control means 12 which notifies electric power users of a power generation kind and its selling price by using a communication line 8, a power distribution control means 14 which receives a power source kind and its amount of consumption or a booking indication for the day and time of use sent from an electric power user 5 through the communication line and instructs power generating facilities 7 by power sources to supply electric power by the amount of consumption through the communication line, a use result database 16 wherein power source kinds and the amount of consumption by electric power users are recorded, and a billing office work control means 18 which calculates electric power use charges by the electric power users from the power supply kinds and the amount of consumption in a certain period recorded in the use result database and charges the electric power users.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a conventional energy source, such as nuclear power, thermal power or hydroelectric power, which uses green energy, that is, wind, solar energy, geothermal, and a small head utilizing a head of several meters to several tens of cm. Power supply system and its related systems that allow the customer to select power generated by a power source that does not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as hydroelectric power generation, and related systems, power supply operation methods and related methods, and those methods The present invention relates to a computer-readable recording medium storing a program capable of executing the program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in order to protect the global environment from environmental destruction such as global warming and air pollution, wind power generators and solar power generators that generate power using natural power without using fossil energy. Aircraft are being reviewed around the world.

[0003] Electric power obtained by a solar power generator is output as a relatively high voltage, and is often sold by being connected to an existing commercial power system (or a general power system). In such power selling of the photovoltaic power, a dedicated connection control device (power conditioner) for controlling the supply of the generated voltage to the commercial power system is usually used. Electricity is sold through the electric power meter.

[0004] On the other hand, the power obtained by a wind power generator is generally used as power for direct lighting or electromotive force of a motor, or after temporarily stored in a battery, because of its low voltage. It is often used as various types of power.

[0005] In recent years, the power generation efficiency of a wind power generator has been improved with the development of technology, and the power generated by the wind power generator is now at a level that can be considered as an object of power sales. In addition, if a power generation mode using a plurality of wind power generators is used, the total generated power will be sufficient as a power source for selling power. For example, Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. is constructing a collective wind power generation facility at Ryuhi Wind Park near Cape Ryuhi, and is working on research for its practical use. here,
In addition to five 275 kW wind turbines from April 1992,
In October of the year, improved type 3 incorporating know-how
Research has been conducted to construct five 00 kW wind turbines and to grasp the power generation characteristics and the mutual influence of the wind turbines in a state closer to a practical scale. Similar research was conducted not only on electric power companies such as Tokyo Electric Power Company (New Energy Park) and Okinawa Electric Power Company (Miyakojima), but also on local governments such as Tomamae-cho, Hokkaido and Hasaki-cho, Ibaraki, as well as NTT Facilities and Co., Ltd. Private companies such as Marubeni and Tomen Co., Ltd. are also conducting these activities, and their practical use is imminent.

[0006]

However, the existing power companies such as Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc. and Okinawa Electric Power Co., Inc. have the power generation and power distribution system in Japan (power distribution to each user). Due to the negative effects of the regional monopoly that divided the country into 10 regions, there has been a long-standing situation in which there is no room for power users to select a power company or a type of power source for power generation. Currently, the tide in the European and US electricity markets is moving toward liberalization, where power users can choose their preferred electricity supply company based on economics and preferences, and a wave of liberalization is expected to surge in Japan. . This is called "power liberalization."

[0007] On the other hand, from the standpoint of environmental protection, a number of power generation methods using renewable energy (green energy) that does not emit or increase carbon dioxide have been proposed. Various studies have been made. Wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, small-scale hydroelectric power generation using a head of several meters to several tens of cm, and the like. These electricity tariffs tend to be higher in cost per unit of electricity than conventional power generation methods such as nuclear power, thermal power, and hydroelectric power, because they are in the development stage or because they are small-scale facilities. There was a problem that it was difficult to be adopted when pursuing only.

However, in recent years, the presence of carbon dioxide has been highlighted as a cause of global warming,
Refrain from thermal power generation that emits large amounts of carbon dioxide as much as possible,
There is growing awareness at the local government and citizen levels that green electricity should be switched to power generation. This is called "energy greening." However, as described above, only power companies can currently determine the type of power source for power generation in Japan. It has been unlikely that existing power companies will actively purchase electricity of such power types, as long as electricity rates from green energy are as expensive as they are today. The same can be said for nuclear power. That is, the possibility of nuclear power plant accidents and the magnitude of their impact,
Or, they have extremely serious problems such as the problem of spent nuclear fuel disposal. Nevertheless, Japan has no choice but to rely on nuclear power because there is no longer any place to build a hydroelectric power plant, and thermal power generation also has problems of massive sources of carbon dioxide and depletion of fossil fuels. is there.

[0009] In the near future, from the above-mentioned "electric power liberalization" and "energy greening", electric power users in Japan have turned their eyes on thermal power plants and dangers involving the generation of carbon dioxide. It is anticipated that an era will come when people will make a no-sign to the use of nuclear power plants and want to use green energy. Therefore, in preparation for the coming of such an era, or green energy that can actively use green energy so that such an era comes early even if a high electricity fee is paid, that is,
A power supply system that allows customers to select power generated by a power source that does not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydroelectric power generation using a head of several meters to several tens of centimeters. It has been desired to provide a computer-readable recording medium that records a program and a system related thereto, a power supply operation method and a method related thereto, and a program that can execute the method.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to meet the above-mentioned demand, the present invention according to claim 1 is a power supply system capable of selecting power generated by green energy on a customer side, wherein a power generation type is selected. Notification control means for notifying the power user of the power supply using the communication line, and receiving an instruction to reserve the type of power supply and the amount of use or the use date and time sent from the power user via the communication line. Then, the power distribution control means for instructing via the communication line that each power generation facility for each power supply supplies the power corresponding to the used amount, and the power source type and the used amount for each power user are recorded. Calculate the electricity usage fee based on the usage record database and, for each power user, the type of power source, the amount of use, and the price for a certain period recorded in the usage record database, and bill the power user. Bill Providing power supply system configured by a control unit.

In this power supply system, the system operator, each power user, and each power generation facility for each power supply are communicably connected by a communication line such as the Internet.
The computer of the system operator is provided with a notification control means, a power distribution control means, a usage record database, and a billing work control means. The notification control means notifies the power user of the type of power generation and its selling price using a communication line. This information is displayed on the power user's computer. The power user makes a reservation for the type of power supply and its usage amount or usage date and time according to the selection items displayed on the screen of the computer. The instruction method is, for example, "The electric power used in January 2000 is
W, nuclear power generation is 50 kW, the rest is thermal power generation "and" January 1-10, 2000 is green energy generation, 11-15, nuclear power generation, and 16-15, 2000. Is thermal power generation. " of course. Green energy is further subdivided and used by large-scale hydro, wind, solar energy, geothermal, small-scale hydro, etc., or by specifying those specific business sites, such as the wind power plant at Ryuhi Wind Park Reservations for quantity or date of use can also be made.

[0012] The power distribution control means receives an instruction for reservation of the type of power supply and the amount of use or the use date and time sent from the power user via the communication line. An instruction is given via the communication line to supply power. In the case of a method in which the power type and the amount of use are instructed by the power user, the power distribution control means sums the above-mentioned instruction contents from all the contracted power users for each power type,
Notify the relevant power generation facilities via the communication line. In the case of a power source whose power generation fluctuates greatly depending on the weather, such as wind power or solar power, priorities are set in advance among power users, and the actual power usage is determined according to the priorities. . On the other hand, in the case of the method of reserving the type of power supply and its use date and time, the power distribution control means determines the power consumption and the power consumption transmitted from each power user according to the specification of the power supply type and date and time transmitted from each power user. Record the power consumption as the specified power source type, and then
Control is performed in the same manner as in the first method.

The usage record database records the type of power supply for each power user and the amount of use as described above. And the billing business control means, for example, at the end of every month,
For each power user, the electricity usage fee is calculated based on the type of power source, its usage amount and price recorded in the usage record database for a certain period of time, and the power user is charged. These can be displayed on each power user's computer via the Internet. Hard copies can also be mailed or faxed according to the needs of the power user.

(Claim 2) The present invention according to claim 2 provides:
The power supply system according to claim 1, further comprising:
If the amount of power requested by the power user is larger than the amount of power that can be supplied for each type of power source, the power user who actually determines the power user to be charged based on the amount of usage of the type of power source in the past Provided is a power supply system including a determination control unit.

Each of the power sources has a maximum power generation capacity particularly for power generation using green energy, and some power sources, such as wind power generation and solar power generation, vary greatly in the amount of power generation depending on the weather conditions. Therefore, since the reservation and the usage record of the power user may exceed them, it is preferable to set in advance which power user should be preferentially treated in such a case. In this case, the power user determination control means includes all power users whose usage of the power supply type in the past, for example, in the past year is 2000 kW or more, and the remaining power is determined by lottery. Select according to As a result, when a specific green energy or a power generation unit price of a business establishment is reduced, a power user who has actively used and supported the power generation can receive the benefit with priority. In this way, priorities are determined in advance among the power users, and the power use results are determined according to the priorities.

(Claim 3) In order to meet the above-mentioned demand, the present invention according to claim 3 is a power fee collection system in a power supply system in which a customer can select power generated by green energy. A charge determination control means for receiving a power usage fee for each power generation type from the power company and a power transmission facility usage fee from the power transmission company, and determining a power purchase price for each power generation type in consideration of costs, etc .; Notification control means for notifying the power user using the communication line with the selling price, and receiving the power supply type and the amount of use or the use date / time sent from the power user via the communication line, Power distribution control means for instructing each power generation facility through the communication line to supply the power corresponding to the usage amount, and usage result data recording the power source type and usage amount for each power user Billing control that calculates the electricity usage fee based on the power source type, usage amount and price for a certain period recorded in the usage record database for each power user and each power user, and bills the power user Means and
Provided is a power charge collection system in a power supply system, comprising: a payment office control unit for paying and clearing a power rate and a transmission facility usage fee for each power source type used for a certain period to each power company and a power transmission company.

The computer of the system operator is provided with charge determination control means, notification control means, power distribution control means, usage record database, billing work control means, and payment work control means. The charge determination control means receives a power usage fee for each power generation type from the power company and a power transmission facility usage fee from the power transmission company, and determines a power purchase price for each power generation type in consideration of costs and the like. According to the Asahi Shimbun, dated December 19, 1999, if TEPCO purchases power using wind power generation in the Tohoku region, etc., TEPCO will provide power users within the jurisdiction of TEPCO It has been decided that the distribution fee (consignment fee) for power distribution will be about 3 yen / kW. Therefore, when using electricity generated by wind power generation in the Tohoku region, etc., in Tokyo, the unit price of wind power generation, for example, 7 yen / kW, the consignment fee of Tohoku Electric Power Co., the consignment fee of TEPCO, and Adding expenses and profits, for example, 17 yen /
kW is determined as the purchase price. Electricity purchase price is a fixed price of green energy
A fixed price may be set for each of the individual power sources, such as solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower, or the price may be determined by designating those specific offices.

The payment control means pays each power company and the transmission company a power charge and a transmission facility usage charge for each type of power used for a certain period of time. Payment of the power fee to each power company shall be made after confirming the actual usage by installing power measurement devices at the site where the power generation facilities of each power company are connected to the distribution facilities owned by the existing power company. preferable.
The other components are the same as those in the above-described power supply system, and a description thereof will be omitted. The same applies to the following.

(Claim 4) The present invention according to claim 4 provides the following:
4. The power fee collection system according to claim 3, wherein the power source types include nuclear power, thermal power, and green energy, and when the billing office control unit bills the power user, the amount of power used for a certain period for each power source type; Provided is a power charge collection system that displays a list of prices, usage charges, and total usage results within a fixed period in the past. (Claim 5) The present invention according to claim 5 is the electric power toll system according to claim 4, wherein the green energy is used for generating carbon dioxide during power generation such as large-scale hydro, wind, solar energy, geothermal, and small-scale hydro. An electric power collection system is provided, which is composed of energy that does not generate electricity, and is configured to display a list of bills in this unit. (Claim 6) The present invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 3-5.
In the electric power collection system according to any one of the above, the payment of the electric bill to the electric power user includes: a) payment through a collection collector such as a collector, a convenience store, a bank, a post office, a) a credit card, Card payment through a communication line such as a cash card, or c)
Provided is an electricity fee collection system that enables automatic debit from a bank account and selection from the following. The power user can conveniently select his most convenient method from various payment methods.

(Claim 7) The present invention according to claim 7 provides the following:
In the electric power fee collection system according to claim 6, when a card payment by a credit card is selected, a) the card fee is discounted only for a certain type of power supply, and the discount fee portion is accumulated by the card company. Donate to green power related funds, etc.
b) Pay more than the actual electricity rate and invest the excess in green power-related bonds; and / or c) Receive premium authority based on the total usage of power supply types within a fixed period in the past. And a power fee collection system that allows the user to select whether or not to accept the item.

Payment with a credit card is very easy for a system operator to settle. Therefore, the utilization rate is improved as being attractive to the power users. First, with a credit card,
Usually, credit card issuers receive a few percent of sales from the recipient of the payment as a card fee. With the help of credit card issuers, card fees will only be discounted for certain types of power sources, for example, green energy, wind power, or the power of the specific power generation facility, Long Fei Wind Park. Then, the card company saves the discount fee portion and donates it to a fund related to green power. This allows the power user to select as a premium for using a credit card. Of course, the discounted portion saved by the card company can be used for other purposes, and such a variation is expressed as "donate to green power related funds etc." I do.

Alternatively, an amount larger than the actual electricity rate, for example, about 1000 yen, is paid, and the excess amount is invested in green power related bonds. To enable power users themselves to participate in the development of such power sources, the construction of new facilities, and the reduction of the unit price of power, while utilizing future power sources. As another alternative,
According to the total use result within a certain period in the past for each power supply type, for example, when the total use amount in the past year exceeds 2000 kW, it is possible to receive a premium right such that the green energy can be used preferentially. To do. By using these recommendation means, it is possible to quickly perform conversion from a conventional power source, that is, power generation using nuclear power or thermal power to power generation using a clean power source that does not use them.

(Claim 8) In order to meet the above demand, the present invention according to claim 8 is an electric power fee confirmation and payment system in a power supply system in which electric power generated by green energy can be selected by a customer. Then, the power supply type, the amount of use and the amount of electricity used for a certain period of time sent from the power supply system operator via the communication line, the electricity usage fee calculated based on the price, and options for the payment method are described. A power rate confirmation payment system comprising: a billing screen display control means for displaying on a computer of a power user; and a billing amount determination control means for confirming or correcting the billing content by two-way communication to determine the billing amount. I will provide a.

[0024] In this power rate confirmation payment system,
The system operator and the power user are interconnected via a communication line. The power user's computer is provided with a billing screen display control means and a billing amount determination control means. The billing screen display control means includes: a power supply type, a usage amount, and an electricity usage fee calculated based on a price of the power source for a certain period of time transmitted from the operator of the power supply system via the communication line; On the computer of the power user.
The contents of the information displayed by the billing screen display control means on the computer of the power user correspond to the billing contents performed by the billing office control means of the power supply system for each power user. That is, the electricity usage fee calculated based on the type of power source, its usage amount, and price recorded in the usage history database for a certain period. In addition to these, there are options for the means of payment, i.e., a) payment through collection collectors such as collectors, convenience stores, banks, post offices, and b) card settlement through communication lines such as credit cards and cash cards. Or c) Automatic debit from the bank account is displayed.

The billing amount determination control means confirms or corrects the billing content by two-way communication between the system operator and the power user to determine the billing amount. Electricity users
Payment is made through the selected payment means based on the determined billing amount.

(Claim 9) The present invention according to claim 9 provides the following:
9. The power charge confirmation and payment system according to claim 8, further comprising: a password for certifying the confirmation when the power user indicates the type of power source desired to be used and the amount of use thereof via a communication line. An order proof control means for transmitting proof information such as a self-written signature, a real voice, a personal image described above to the system operator, and a system for making a correction request when finalizing the billing amount. Provided is a power rate confirmation payment system including a certification information return request unit for requesting an operator to return certification information.

In this embodiment, the power user's computer is provided with an order proof control means and a proof information return request means. The order proof control means transmits proof information for certifying the confirmation to the system operator when the power user gives an instruction on the type of power source desired to be used and the amount of use thereof via the communication line. For example, it can be a personal identification number, a self-written signature written on a computer or the like, a real voice, an image of the person, or a combination thereof. These pieces of proof information can be recorded, for example, together with the type of power supply for each power user and the amount of use thereof in a usage record database in a computer of the system operator. The proof information requests the system operator to return the proof information before making a correction request when determining the amount to be charged. The power user can determine the amount to be charged without leaving any doubt due to the presence of such certification information.

(Claim 10) To meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 10 provides an electric power user with nuclear power,
For power generation that does not generate carbon dioxide such as thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, small-scale hydropower, etc. of green energy during power generation, and those specific business sites Provided is a power supply system using a communication line in which power can be specified and used. (Claim 11) In order to meet the above-mentioned demand, the present invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower of green energy,
For each power generation that does not generate carbon dioxide such as wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower during power generation, and for each specific business site, usage, price, usage fee over a certain period and / or a certain period in the past The present invention provides an electric power billing system using a communication line, which displays a list of the total use results in a list.

(Claim 12) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 12 provides a power source that does not generate carbon dioxide such as nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower among green energy during power generation. Separately, for each of these specific offices, the amount of use, price, usage fee and / or total usage over a certain period in the past are displayed on a computer and compared with the actual usage results. The present invention provides a power fee payment and billing system using a communication line, which is capable of paying a power fee.

(Claim 13) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 13 is a power distribution facility for connecting a general power generation facility such as a nuclear power generation facility, a thermal power generation facility, or a hydropower generation facility with a power user such as a factory, a public entity facility, and a general household. And the wind, geothermal,
At least one green energy power generation facility capable of generating power without emitting carbon dioxide such as waves and solar light, and power generated by general power generation facilities and / or green energy power generation facilities installed at each power user Power generation equipment that can specify the type of power generated by the system and the date and time of use, or the amount of use, and arrange to introduce the power generated by the green energy power generation equipment into the distribution equipment based on the specification of the power specification means. And a green energy sales facility that identifies the power generated by the general power generation facility and the power generated by the green energy power generation facility and arranges a billing procedure for the user. Provide a supply system.

In the present power supply system, at least one green energy power generation facility is connected to an existing general power generation facility, and various procedures when power generation by the green energy power generation facility is selected by a power user are performed. Have equipment to do. The designated electric power facilities are installed for each electric power user. It is for specifying with. The green energy sales facility arranges to introduce the power generated by the green energy power generation facility into the power distribution facility based on the designation of the power designation means. Further, the power user identifies the power generated by the general power generation facility and the power generated by the green energy power generation facility and performs a billing procedure.

(Claim 14) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 14 is a power consumption measuring system in a power supply system in which electric power generated by green energy can be selected on a customer side, and is installed in each electric power user, and the electric power is measured for a predetermined period. A power consumption transmitting means for transmitting the power consumption used by the user to the operator of the power supply system via a communication line, and a power consumption amount of the power user transmitted from each power user. The power consumption recording means for recording the power consumption database together with the use time in the power consumption database installed in the operator of the power supply system, and the power consumption recorded in the power consumption recording means is associated with the power source type. A power consumption measuring system comprising: a power consumption notifying unit capable of notifying each power user as a usage record.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the power consumption measuring system according to the fourteenth aspect, the present invention is further installed in each power user, and is provided with nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or green energy. Energy sources that do not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as large-scale hydro, wind power, solar energy, geothermal, small-scale hydro, etc., as well as their specific establishments and their planned usage over a period of time Means for transmitting the power supply type and the estimated usage amount to the operator of the power supply system via a communication line, and operating the power supply system based on the power supply type and the expected usage amount sent from each power user. Power source type / planned usage amount recording means to be recorded in the power source type / planned usage amount database installed by the user, and It is characterized in that it comprises a use result determining means for determining a planned use amount for each power supply type as its use result according to a priority order previously determined by the power user among the power consumption amounts in a certain period. Power measurement system for

(Claim 16) The present invention according to claim 16 is the power consumption measuring system according to claim 14, which is installed in each electric power user, and is provided for nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or green energy. Of large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal, small-scale hydropower, etc. that do not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, as well as their specific establishments and their use dates,
A power supply type / date / time designation transmitting means for transmitting the power supply system operator to the operator of the power supply system via a communication line, and a power supply set by the operator of the power supply system based on the power supply type and date / time sent from each power user. Power consumption schedule recording means for recording in a type / date / time designation database, and power consumption of the power user sent from each power user according to the power type and date / time recorded in the power type / date / time designation database And a power supply type designating means for causing the power consumption recording means to record the power consumption as a designated power supply type.

The invention described in claims 17 to 31 relates to an operation method used in carrying out each invention described in claims 1 to 16 and a method related thereto. (Claim 17) In order to meet the above-mentioned demand, the present invention according to claim 17 is a power supply operation method that allows a customer to select power generated by green energy. A notification step of notifying the power user of the price using a communication line, and receiving an instruction on the type of power supply and the amount of use sent from the power user via the communication line, each power generation facility for each power supply A power distribution instructing step for instructing to supply the power for the usage amount via a communication line, and a usage result data recording step of recording a power type for each power user and the usage amount in a usage result database A billing process for calculating the electricity usage fee for each power user based on the type of power source and its usage amount and price recorded for a certain period recorded in the usage record database, and billing the power user concerned And Ete providing power supply operation methods are configured.

(Claim 18) The invention according to claim 18 is the power supply operation method according to claim 17, further comprising a request from a power user as compared with the amount of power for each type of power supply that can be supplied. The present invention provides a power supply operation method including a power user determining step of determining a power user to be actually charged based on the amount of use of the power supply type in the past when the used amount is large.

(Claim 19) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 19 is a method for collecting a power fee in a power supply operation method in which the power generated by green energy can be selected on the customer side, wherein a power usage fee for each power generation type is set by a power company. A power transmission facility usage fee is received from a power transmission company, a fee determination process for determining a power purchase price for each type of power generation in consideration of costs, etc., and a notification of the type of power generation and its selling price to a power user using a communication line. Notification process and communication line so that the power supply type and its usage instruction sent from the power user via the communication line are received and each power generation facility for each power supply supplies the power for the usage amount. The power distribution process instructed through the power supply system, the usage record database that records the power supply type for each power user and the amount of use, and the power supply type for a certain period recorded in the use record database for each power user Billing process to calculate the electricity usage fee based on the amount of electricity used and its price, and bill the power user, and to provide each power company and transmission company with the power by type of power used for a certain period Provided is a method for collecting a power fee in a power supply operation method, comprising a payment operation process for paying a fee and a transmission facility usage fee.

(Claim 20) According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the method for collecting a power fee according to the nineteenth aspect, the power source type includes nuclear power, thermal power and green energy, and the billing process is performed by the power user. When a bill is charged for a power supply, a method for collecting a power charge is provided, which displays a list of the amount of use, the price, the usage charge, and the total usage record within a fixed period in the past for each power supply type. (Claim 21) The present invention described in claim 21 is based on claim 2
In the electricity charge collection method described in Item 0, the green energy is composed of energy that does not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as large-scale hydro, wind, solar energy, geothermal, and small-scale hydro. Provide a method for collecting electricity charges.

(Claim 22) According to the present invention as set forth in claim 22, in the electric power fee collection method according to any one of claims 19-21, the payment of the power bill to the power user includes the following steps. Payment through people, convenience stores, banks, post offices and other collection agencies, a) credit card payments through credit card and cash card communication lines, or c) automatic debit from bank accounts. Provide a method of collecting electricity charges. (Claim 23) The present invention described in claim 23 is based on claim 2
In the method of collecting electricity rates described in 2 above, if card payment by credit card is selected, a) the card fee is discounted only for a certain type of power supply, and the discount rate portion is accumulated by the card company to enable green electricity. Donate to related funds, etc., b) pay more than the actual electricity rate and invest the excess in green electricity related bonds, and / or c) total use of each power source type within the past fixed period Provided is an electric power fee collection method that enables selection of whether or not to receive a premium right in accordance with actual results.

(Claim 24) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 24 is a method for confirming and paying a power charge in a power supply operation method in which a customer can select power generated by green energy, wherein the power charge confirmation payment method is performed by a power supply system operator via a communication line. A request screen display step of projecting, on a computer on the power user side, an electricity usage fee calculated based on the power source type and its usage amount and the price thereof for a certain period, and options for the payment method, Then, a billing amount determination step of confirming or correcting the billing content by two-way communication to determine the billing amount is provided.

(Claim 25) The present invention according to claim 25 is a power rate confirmation payment method according to claim 24, further comprising the type of power source that the power user wants to use via a communication line and the use thereof. An ordering process for transmitting a proof information such as a personal identification number for certifying the confirmation, a self-written signature written on a computer, etc. In addition, the present invention provides a power fee confirmation payment method including a certification information return requesting unit for requesting a system operator to return certification information before making a correction request when determining a billing amount.

(Claim 26) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 26, wherein the electric power user, nuclear power,
For power generation that does not generate carbon dioxide such as thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, small-scale hydropower, etc. of green energy during power generation, and those specific business sites Provided is a power management method using a communication line, which can specify and use power.

(Claim 27) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 27 provides a power source that does not generate carbon dioxide such as nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower among green energy during power generation. Separately, furthermore, for each of these specific business establishments, a method of operating a power rate billing method using a communication line, which displays a list of usage amount, price, usage fee, and / or total usage result within a certain period in a past period. I will provide a.

(Claim 28) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 28 is a power generation source that does not generate carbon dioxide such as nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower among green energy during power generation. Separately, for each of these specific offices, the amount of use, price, usage fee and / or total usage over a certain period in the past are displayed on a computer and compared with the actual usage results. The present invention provides a power billing operation method using a communication line for paying a charged power bill.

(Claim 29) In order to meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 29 is a power consumption measuring method in a power supply operation method in which power generated by green energy can be selected on the customer side, wherein the method is installed in each power user and is used for a predetermined period. A power consumption transmission step of transmitting the power consumption used by the power user to the operator of the power supply operation method via a communication line, and the power consumption of the power user transmitted from each power user Power consumption recording step of recording together with the usage time in a power consumption database installed in the operator of the power supply operation method,
And a power consumption notifying step of notifying each power user of the power consumption recorded in the power consumption recording step as a use record associated with the power supply type. Provide a way.

(Claim 30) The present invention according to claim 30 is the method for measuring power consumption according to claim 29, wherein the method is further provided for each electric power user and is provided with nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or green energy. Energy sources that do not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as large-scale hydro, wind power, solar energy, geothermal, small-scale hydro, etc., as well as their specific establishments and their planned usage over a period of time The power supply type / planned use amount designation transmitting step of transmitting the power supply type / planned use amount to the operator of the present power supply operation method via a communication line, and the power type / planned use amount transmitted from each power user is transmitted to the power supply operation method. The type of power source installed at the operator of
Scheduled use amount recording step, and, of the power consumption for a certain period recorded in the power consumption database, in advance, according to the priority determined by the power user,
And a use result determination step of determining a planned use amount for each power supply type as the use result thereof.

(Claim 31) The present invention according to claim 31 is the method for measuring power consumption according to claim 29, wherein the method is further provided for each power user, and is provided for nuclear power, thermal power or green energy or green energy. The power sources that do not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as large-scale hydro, wind, solar energy, geothermal, small-scale hydro, etc., and their specific business establishments, and the date and time of their use will be The power supply type / date / time transmission step to transmit to the operator of the power supply operation method via the communication line, and the power supply type and date / time sent from each power user to the power supply installed in the operator of this power supply operation method According to the power consumption schedule recording step to be recorded in the type / date and time designation database, and according to the power source type and date recorded in the power consumption schedule recording step,
A power supply type specifying step of recording the power consumption of each power user sent from each power user in the power consumption recording step as a specified power type. Provide a power measurement method.

(Claim 32) To meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 32 provides a computer-readable recording medium on which a program capable of executing the method according to claims 17 to 31 is recorded.

(Claim 33) To meet the above demand,
The present invention according to claim 33 is a power fee collection system in a power supply system in which a customer can select power generated by green energy, wherein a power usage fee for each power generation type and a power transmission fee are transmitted from a power company. Receives a transmission facility usage fee from the company, and determines the power purchase price for each type of power generation in consideration of costs and the like, and notifies the power user of the type of power generation and its selling price using a communication line. Notification control means, and receives the instruction of the power type sent from the power user via the communication line, and A / A attached to the existing electricity meter installed in the power user
A real-time power consumption recording control means for obtaining the power consumption measured by the D-converter through a dedicated line and recording the power consumption at that time together with the indicated power source type as a use record, and a real-time power consumption recording control Based on the record of the means, the power is transmitted from the power distribution control means and the real-time power consumption record control means for instructing via the communication line to supply the power used by the power user in the power generation facility of the specified power supply. A usage record database that records the type of power supply and its usage amount for each power user that is received, and a power supply type, its usage amount, and price for a certain period recorded in the usage record database for each power user. The billing control means for calculating the electricity usage fee based on the power usage and billing the power user, and for each power company and transmission company for a certain period of time And a payment operation control means for paying and clearing the power rate and the power transmission facility usage fee for each type of power used in the power supply system.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a power supply system capable of selecting a power generated by green energy according to the present invention on a customer side, a system related thereto, a power supply operation method and a method related thereto, and those methods A computer-readable recording medium on which a program capable of executing the program is recorded will be described with reference to the illustrated preferred embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of an embodiment of a power supply system according to the present invention. The power supply system 1 according to the present invention is a system that allows a customer to select power generated by green energy as described above. In the power supply system 1, the system operator 3, each power user 5, and each power generation facility 7 for each power supply are communicably connected by a communication line 8 such as the Internet. The system operator's computer 10 has notification control means 12, power distribution control means 14, usage record database 16, and
A billing work control means 18 is provided. Notification control means 12
Notifies the power user 5 of the power generation type and its selling price using the communication line 8. These pieces of information are displayed on the computer 20 of the power user 5. The power user 5 follows the selection items displayed on the screen of the computer 20 and
A reservation is made for the type of power supply and its usage amount or date and time of use (FIG. 3). For example, a method (FIG. 4) of “in January 2000, the power used in January 2000 is 100 kW for green energy power generation, 50 kW for nuclear power generation, and the rest is thermal power generation” (FIG. 4), and “January 2000 For all days, there may be a method (Fig. 5) of inputting "G" for green energy generation, "A" for nuclear power generation, and "F" for thermal power generation. . Of course, green energy can be further subdivided and designated for each large-scale hydro, wind, solar energy, geothermal, small-scale hydro, etc. It is also possible to reserve the amount of use or the date and time of use.

The power distribution control means 14 receives an instruction to reserve the type of power supply and the amount of use or the date and time of use transmitted from the power user 5 via the communication line 8, and the power generation equipment 7 for each power supply receives the instruction. The power generation equipment 7 is designed to supply power for the amount used.
To the computer 22 via the communication line 8. In the case of the method in which the power user 5 instructs the reservation of the power source type and the usage amount (FIG. 4), the power distribution control unit 14 converts the above-mentioned instruction contents from all the contracted power users 5 into the power source type. The sum is separately calculated and notified to the computer 22 of the corresponding power generation facility 7 through the communication line 8. In the case of a power source whose power generation fluctuates greatly depending on the weather conditions, such as wind power or solar power, priorities are determined in advance among the power users 5 and the actual power usage is determined according to the priorities. I do. On the other hand, a method to reserve the power supply type and its use date and time
In the case of FIG. 5, the power distribution control unit 14 calculates the actual power consumption transmitted from each power user 5 according to the power supply type and the date and time transmitted from each power user 5.
Record the power consumption as of the specified power supply type,
Thereafter, control is performed as in the case of the first method.

The actual power consumption of each power user 5 is determined by arranging a power meter on a switchboard arranged for the power user and transmitting the data to the computer 20 of the power user 5. Further, this data is sent to the computer 10 of the system operator 3 via the communication line 8. This allows
Conventionally, meter reading and collection of electricity used by ordinary households, which has been performed by electric power companies, are no longer necessary, and there is an economic advantage such as a reduction in labor costs.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of another embodiment of a power fee collection system used in the power supply system according to the present invention. In the present power fee collection system 120, an A / D converter 122 is attached to an existing electric meter, and an instruction of a power source type transmitted from a power user and an actual power consumption amount are transmitted in real time. Is used as the usage record. The power user 5 sends a power supply type instruction to the system operator 3 via the communication line 8, for example, the computer 10 provided in the charging center 124. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, a digital TV is substituted for the computer 20.
125 is used, but is not limited to this. In the future, the power user 5 will include all devices having a computer function.

On the other hand, the A / D converter 122 is installed in the existing electric meter 126 installed in the power user 5, and the power consumption measured by the A / D converter 122 is also provided in the charging center 124 through the dedicated line 128. Sent to computer 10. The real-time power consumption recording control means 130 provided in the computer 10 converts the power supply type instruction transmitted via the communication line 8 and the power consumption at that time transmitted via the dedicated line 128. make use of,
The power consumption is recorded in the power consumption database 55 as the usage record together with the specified power supply type. Of course, the power fee collection system 120 can measure the real-time power consumption for each power source type. However, the power source type is specified by designating an arbitrary time, and the usage of that time is used. Power consumption database 5
5 can also be configured.

As described later, the power user 5 can check the power consumption through the digital TV 125 at any time. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the power user 5 responds to "Please specify the period you want to know" while watching the screen displayed on the digital TV 125. , Date in each column. Through the communication line 8, the system operator 3 extracts the power consumption data of the power user recorded in the power consumption database 55 and returns the data to the computer 10 of the power user 5. FIG. 13B shows the digital TV 125
On the screen displayed on the screen, the usage amount is the ZZZZ watt obtained by subtracting the initial value XXXXX watt from the meter reading end value YYYYY watt of the power user recorded in the power consumption database 55. When the next screen is clicked, the power consumption during the same period for each power supply type is displayed (FIG. 13C).
In the illustrated preferred embodiment, a charge for each power supply type and a total amount thereof are also shown.

Alternatively, after the power consumption in the predetermined period is indicated to the power user 5, the power supply type may be determined and the power fee may be paid on the designated date of payment.
(FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 14A, the power user 5 can determine the usage amount for each power source type and pay the power fee. If the content is good,
Click "Yes" (FIG. 14 (b)). Then, finally, the method of paying the electricity fee is selected.

Each electric device used in each household, for example, a device such as a lighting in each room, a television, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, etc., can individually grasp the power use results by month, day, or hour. Then, from the result, it is possible to give advice to the power user about wasteful use of electricity or to suggest the possibility of electric leakage. It is not currently known to grasp the power consumption of each electric device, but it can be achieved by the following configuration. For example, the magnitude of the current flowing can be measured by making the power consumption of the electric device connected to the breaker different, and the device used can be specified from the result. In addition, in the case of the same power consumption, each of them can be identified by interposing a resistor at a location of the outlet where a current difference can be measured by an ammeter. For example, the advice to the user about the waste of electricity can inform the user that he has forgotten to turn off the lighting from the data that the lighting in the children's room was used all night. In addition, if the power consumption is large for a refrigerator having a predetermined capacity, the user is advised that "Is the refrigerator door opened and closed frequently?"

The usage record database 16 records the type of power supply for each power user and the amount of use as described above. Then, for example, at the end of every month, the billing business control unit 18 gives the power user 5
The power usage fee is calculated based on the type of power source, its usage amount and the price for a certain period, for example, one month recorded in the above, and the power user 5 is charged on the 10th of the following month. It is also possible to display together the total usage results in a certain period in the past, for example, in 1999. In this way, when the power user decides to use green energy or a specific power source among them, for example, geothermal power generation, the desire is expressed in the form of numbers and encouraged. Specific power generation facilities,
For example, the same applies to a case where a person personally supports the Tatsuhi Wind Park. Further, the power user determination control means (not shown), when the usage amount requested by the power user 5 is larger than the power amount for each power type that can be supplied, when the usage amount of the power type in the past is It is also possible to set a rule so as to determine the actual power user 5 to be charged depending on the degree. By notifying power users of the total usage record in the past certain period, those who do not reach the reference value will try to increase the use record, and recognize that those who have reached can receive the premium authority can do. These pieces of information are displayed on the computer 20 of each power user 5 through the Internet.
Also, a hard copy can be mailed or faxed according to the request of the power user 5.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of a power fee collection system according to the present invention. The electric power fee collection system 30 according to the present invention is a system for collecting electric power charges in an electric power supply system in which electric power generated by green energy can be selected by a customer. The power charge collection system 30 is obtained by adding a charge determination control means 31 and a payment work control means 33 to the hardware of the computer 10 installed in the system operator 3 described above.

The fee determination control means 31 receives the power usage fee for each power generation type from the power company and the power transmission facility usage fee from the power transmission company, and determines the power purchase price for each power generation type in consideration of costs and the like. . Conventionally, each power company has a power generation facility and a power transmission facility, and supplies electric power to power users 5 living in respective areas divided into ten districts nationwide without discriminating a power source, and Charges according to usage were collected uniformly. If there is no power generation facility in your area, such as a hydroelectric or nuclear power station, the power company in charge of the other area pays a commission to use the power transmission facility, that is, a commission fee for the transmission of electricity to your area. Was. It is anticipated that the power generated by the above-mentioned green energy power generation facility will be operated according to the same rules.

The notification control means 12 notifies the power user of the type of power generation and its selling price using the communication line as described above. The power distribution control means 14 receives the power supply type and the usage amount or the use date / time instruction transmitted from the power user via the communication line 8, and the power generation equipment for each power supply supplies the power corresponding to the usage amount. Via a communication line to perform the operation. The usage record database 16 records the type of power supply for each power user and the amount of use. Billing work control means 18
Calculates the electricity usage fee for each power user based on the type of power source, its usage amount, and price recorded in the usage record database for a certain period of time, and bills the power user.

Then, the payment work control means 33 pays each power company and the power transmission company a power fee and a power transmission facility usage fee for each power source type used for a certain period of time. The amount of power actually generated by each power company is determined by the power generation equipment 7
A power meter is installed at a part connected to the power supply equipment, and the data is sent to the computer 22 of the power generation equipment 7 or the computer 35 of the power distribution equipment 9. The data is further sent to the computer 10 of the system operator 3 through the communication line 8.

In the preferred embodiment shown,
When the power supply type consists of nuclear power, thermal power and green energy, and the billing control means bills the power user, the usage amount, price, usage fee and total usage in the past fixed period for each power supply type The results are listed. In addition, green energy consists of energy that does not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as large-scale hydro, wind power, solar energy, geothermal, small-scale hydro,
Charges may be displayed in a list in this unit (FIG. 7).

When a fee is charged to the power user, the payment can be made in various ways. For example, there are a) payment through a collection agency such as a collector, a convenience store, a bank, a post office, a) card settlement through a communication line such as a credit card, a cash card, or c) automatic debit from a bank account. ,
Power users can choose from them the method that works for them.

Further options can be provided if credit card payment is selected as the payment for the power bill. For example, a card fee is discounted only for a certain type of power supply, and the discount fee portion is accumulated by a card company and is donated to a green power-related fund or the like. If you want
The discounted fee portion accumulated by the card company can be used for other purposes, and such variations are included in the present invention as described above. This option is preferably limited to green energy. This is in order to encourage green energy generation and promote it.

Alternatively, it is also possible to pay an amount larger than the actual electricity bill and invest the excess in green power-related bonds. The surplus does not need to be expensive, but is preferably such an amount that even if it is low, many power users would like to use this option. Even if the amount of money does not force the power user, it will be a considerable amount if a large number are collected or accumulated. It contributes to the creation of such funds while utilizing potential power sources, and in fact, uses such funds to develop such power sources and construct new facilities. Power users can not only benefit from the bonds, but also benefit from lower power prices through the development of power sources and the construction of new facilities.

Further, in accordance with the total usage in the past certain period for each power supply type, for example, when the total usage in the past year exceeds 2000 kW, a premium such that the green energy can be used preferentially. You may be able to receive authority. By using these options, the conversion from conventional power generation, that is, power generation using nuclear power or thermal power, to generation using a clean power source without using them can be quickly performed.

FIG. 8 shows the configuration of an embodiment of a power rate confirmation and payment system according to the present invention. The power fee confirmation and payment system 40 according to the present invention is a system in which a power user confirms a power fee in a power supply system in which a customer can select power generated by green energy, and pays the power fee. In the power rate confirmation payment system 40, the computer 2 of the power user 5 connected to the system operator 3 through the communication line 8
0 is generally provided with a billing screen display control means 42, a billing amount determination control means 44, an order certification control means 46, and a certification information return request means 48.

The billing screen display control means 42 provided in the computer 20 determines the type of power source, its usage amount and its price sent from the system operator 3 of the power supply system 1 via the communication line 8 for a certain period. The electricity usage fee calculated based on the information and options for the payment method are displayed on the computer of the power user. The contents of the information displayed by the billing screen display control means 42 on the computer 20 of the power user 5 correspond to the billing contents performed by the billing business control means 18 of the power supply system 1 for each power user. That is, the electricity usage fee calculated based on the type of power source, its usage amount, and price recorded in the usage history database 16 for a certain period. In addition to these, options for the payment means, i.e., a) payment through a collection agency, b) card payment through a communication line, or c) automatic debit from a bank account are displayed.

The billing amount determination control means 44 confirms or corrects the billing content by two-way communication between the system operator and the power user to determine the billing amount. The power user 5 pays through the payment means selected based on the determined billing amount. Further, the order proof control means 46 provides a proof so that when the power user 5 gives an instruction on the type of power source desired to be used and the amount of use thereof via the communication line 8, the fact can be proved at a later date. The information is transmitted to the system operator 3 via the communication line 8. The proof information may be a self-written signature written on a computer or the like (a character written by moving the power user 5 while touching the monitor with a pen or the like), a real voice collected through a microphone, a digital camera, or the like. There are various kinds of information such as the image of the person captured through the computer.

This certification information is returned from the system operator 3 via the communication line 8 in response to a request from the power user 5, that is, before making a correction request when determining the amount to be charged. Of course, it is also possible to configure so that the proof information is always returned to the computer 20 when the billing amount is determined. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the computer 20 of the power user 4 is thus:
Since the order proof control means 46 and the proof information return request means 48 are provided, the presence of such proof information enables the power user to determine the billing amount without leaving any doubt.

FIG. 9 shows the configuration of an embodiment of the power consumption measuring system according to the present invention. The power consumption measurement system 50 according to the present invention is a system that measures power consumption in a power supply system in which power generated by green energy can be selected by a customer. This is for the case where the power supply type is selected by “reservation of power supply type on a monthly basis” shown in FIG. In the power consumption measuring system 50, the power supply type / planned use amount designation transmitting means 58 and the power consumption transmitting means 52 are installed in the computer 20 of each power user 5, while the computer 10 of the system operator 3 is installed in the computer 10 of the system operator 3. The power supply type / scheduled use amount recording means 60, the power consumption amount recording means 54, the usage result determination means 62, and the power consumption notification means 56 are provided.

In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the power supply type / scheduled amount designating transmission means 58 provided in the computer 20 includes a nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or a large-scale hydro, wind,
The type of power source that does not generate carbon dioxide such as solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower during power generation, and furthermore, the specific business establishments and their planned usage amount for a certain period are determined by the operator of the power supply system 1. 3 via the communication line 8. The power supply type / planned use amount recording means 60 provided in the computer 10 of the system operator 3 records the power supply type and planned use amount sent from each power user 5 in the power supply type / planned use amount database 61. .

When each power user 5 consumes power, the power consumption transmitting means 52 transmits the power consumption used by the power user 5 for a certain period to the operator 3 of the power supply system 1 via the communication line 8. To send over. The power consumption recording means 54 provided in the computer 10 of the system operator 3 records the power consumption of each power user 5 in the power consumption database 55 together with the usage time. Then, the usage record determination unit 62 determines the planned usage amount for each power source type in accordance with the priority order previously determined by the power user 5 among the power consumption amounts in the fixed period recorded in the power consumption database 55. The usage record is determined. Then, the power consumption notifying unit 56 notifies each power user 5 of the power consumption recorded and determined in the power consumption recording unit as the usage record associated with the power source type.

FIG. 10 shows the configuration of another embodiment of the power consumption measuring system according to the present invention shown in FIG. Power measurement system 70 according to the present embodiment
Is a system for measuring power consumption in a power supply system in which a customer can select power generated by green energy, and selects a power supply type by “designation of power supply type for each date” shown in FIG. It is about the case. In the power consumption measurement system 70, the power supply type / date and time designation transmitting means 72 and the power consumption transmitting means 52 are installed in the computer 20 of each power user 5, while the computer 10 of the system operator 3 is equipped with
Scheduled power consumption recording means 74 and power consumption recording means 5
4, a power supply type designation unit 76, and a power consumption notification unit 56.

In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the power supply type / date / time designation transmitting means 7 provided in the computer 20
(2) Power generation that does not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydro, wind, solar energy, geothermal, and small-scale hydro within green energy. The specific business establishment and the use date and time are transmitted to the operator of the power supply system via a communication line. System operator 3
The expected power consumption recording means 74 provided in the computer 10 records the power supply type and date and time sent from each power user 5 in the power supply type / date and time designation database 75.

When each power user 5 consumes power, the power consumption transmitting means 52 sends the power consumption used by the power user 5 for a certain period to the operator 3 of the power supply system 1 via the communication line 8. To send over. The power consumption recording means 54 provided in the computer 10 of the system operator 3 records the power consumption of each power user 5 in the power consumption database 55 together with the usage time. Then, the power supply type designating means 76 supplies the power supply type / date / time designation database 7
5, the power consumption of the power user sent from each power user 5 according to the power supply type and date and time recorded in
Power consumption recording means 5 as a specified power supply type
Record in 4. Then, the power consumption notifying unit 56 notifies each power user 5 of the power consumption recorded and determined in the power consumption recording unit as the usage record associated with the power source type.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the power supply system according to the present invention. The power supply system 100 according to the present embodiment is obtained by connecting at least one green energy power generation facility to an existing general power generation facility. The power supply system 100 generally includes a power distribution facility 102 connecting a general power generation facility and a power user, a green energy power generation facility 106 connected to the power distribution facility 102, a power designation facility 108, and a green energy And a sales facility 110.

The power distribution equipment 102 connects general power generation equipment 104 such as nuclear power generation equipment, thermal power generation equipment, and hydroelectric power generation equipment with power users 5 such as factories, public facilities, and general households that use electric power. Green energy power generation equipment 106
Is a power generation facility connected to at least one of the power distribution facilities 102, and is of a type that can generate power without emitting carbon dioxide, such as wind power, geothermal power, waves, and sunlight. The electric power designation facility 108 is a computer 2 of each electric power user 5.
0, and can specify the type of power generated by the general power generation facility 104 and / or the power generated by the green energy power generation facility 106 and the date and time of use or the amount of use. This designation is sent to the computer 10 of the system operator 3 via the communication line 8.
The green energy sales facility 110 is an electric power designation unit 1
08, the power generated by the green energy power generation equipment 196 is introduced into the power distribution equipment 104, and the power generated by the general power generation equipment 104 and the power generated by the green energy power generation equipment 106 are determined. Is identified and the user is billed.

In the present power supply system, when a power user selects green energy, the system is obliged to reduce the amount of power generated by 1) nuclear power generation or 2) thermal power generation because of the input of such power. It is to be imposed on the operator 3. The former addresses the demands of consumers against nuclear power, while the latter is an option for those who want to reduce carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide reduction is an international theme for the 21st century, and the amount of reduction is determined on a national basis. In the future, it is expected that the reduction amount will be mandatory regardless of companies, public organizations and individuals. Rules can be set up so that power users can use green energy to fulfill their mandated reduction quotas. Mandatory reduction quotas, for example, are XX cubic meters per 1000 km of driving when an electric vehicle is purchased (this requires a certificate to be issued at a gas station), or 1 glazing for factory windows. When legally required, such as YY cubic meters per working day, the amount of carbon dioxide reduced by using green energy is converted into this.

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According to the present invention described in claim 1-2,
There is an effect that it is possible to provide a power supply system that allows the customer to select power generated by green energy.
According to the present invention described in claims 3-7 and 33, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a power fee collection system used in a power supply system in which power generated by green energy can be selected by a customer. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a power rate confirmation payment system used in a power supply system in which a customer can select power generated by green energy.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a power supply system using a communication line, in which a power user can specify a power supply type and use power. . According to the present invention as set forth in claim 11, for each type of power supply, the amount of power used in a certain period, the price, the usage fee, and / or the total use result in a certain period in the past are displayed in a list. There is an effect that a billing system can be provided. According to the present invention as set forth in claim 12, the amount of use, the price, the usage fee, and / or the total use result within the past fixed period are displayed on the computer for a certain period of time displayed in the list by power source type, There is an effect that an electric power fee billing system using a communication line can be provided which can pay the electric fee in light of the use result.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a power supply system in which at least one green energy power generation facility is connected to an existing general power generation facility. According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a power supply operation method in which the power generated by green energy can be selected on the customer side. According to the present invention as set forth in claims 19 to 23, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a power fee collection system used in a power supply system in which power generated by green energy can be selected by a customer.

According to the present invention described in claims 25-26, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a power fee confirmation and payment system used in a power supply system in which a customer can select power generated by green energy. According to the twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, there is an effect that a power supply system using a communication line can be provided in which a power user can specify a power supply type and use power. According to the present invention as set forth in claim 28, the amount of power used for a communication line for displaying a list of the usage amount, price, usage fee, and / or the total usage result within a certain period in the past for each power source type. There is an effect that a billing system can be provided.

According to the twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, the amount of use, the price, the usage fee, and / or the total use result in the past fixed period are displayed on the computer for a certain period displayed in a list for each power source type. In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to provide an electric power billing / charging system using a communication line, which can pay the electric bill in consideration of the actual use result. According to the present invention, there is an effect that an electric power supply system in which at least one green energy power generation facility is connected to an existing general power generation facility can be provided. According to the thirty-second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a computer-readable recording medium storing a program capable of executing the method according to the seventeenth aspect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of a power supply system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing information control means of the power supply system according to the present invention shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a page for asking a “method of selecting a power supply type”.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a page for selecting a power supply type based on “reservation of power supply type on a monthly basis”.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a page for selecting a power supply type by “designating a power supply type for each date”.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of a power fee collection system according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an embodiment of billing a power user.

FIG. 8 shows a configuration of an embodiment of a power rate confirmation payment system according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 shows a configuration of an embodiment of a power consumption measuring system according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows a configuration of another embodiment of the power consumption measuring system according to the present invention shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of another embodiment of the power supply system according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of another embodiment of a power fee collection system used in a power supply system according to the present invention.

13 (a) to 13 (c) show exchanges between a power user and a system operator when checking power consumption at any time in a power fee collection system used in a power supply system according to the present invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining.

14A to 14C are diagrams for explaining an exchange between a power user and a system operator when paying a power fee in a power fee collection system used in a power supply system according to the present invention. FIG.

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electric power supply system 3 System operator 5 Electric power user 7 Power generation equipment 8 Communication line 9 Distribution company 10, 20, 22 Computer

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continuing on the front page (72) Yoshio Nojima 4-33, Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture Inside of Sumitomo Corporation (72) Shinichi Tanaka 4-5-1, Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka No. 33 within Sumitomo Corporation (72) Koji Shibayama 4-53, Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture No. 33 Sumitomo Corporation Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Taizo Horimoto 4-5-33 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Sumitomo Corporation Co., Ltd. (54) [Title of Invention] Power supply system and related systems, Power supply operation method and related methods, and a computer recording a program capable of executing the methods. Data-readable record media

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[Claims] 1. A power supply system in which a customer can select power generated by green energy on a customer side, and a notification control means for notifying a power user of a power generation type and a selling price thereof using a communication line. In order to receive the power supply type and its usage amount or the use date and time reservation instruction sent from the power user via the communication line, each power generation equipment for each power supply will supply the power for the usage amount. Power distribution control means instructed via a communication line, a usage record database that records the type of power supply and its usage for each power user, and a fixed number recorded in the usage record database for each power user A billing control means for calculating an electricity usage fee based on the type of power source during the period, the amount of use thereof, and the price, and billing the power user. 2. The power supply system according to claim 1, further comprising: when the amount of use requested by the power user is larger than the amount of power available for each type of power supply that can be supplied, A power supply system comprising: a power user determination control unit that determines a power user to be actually charged according to the amount of usage. 3. A power fee collection system in a power supply system in which a customer can select power generated by green energy, wherein a power usage fee for each power generation type is used by a power company and a power transmission facility is used by a power transmission company. Charge determination control means for receiving a charge and determining a power purchase price for each type of power generation in consideration of costs, etc .; and a notification control means for notifying a power user of the type of power generation and its selling price using a communication line. Receiving the instruction of the power supply type and the amount of use or the date and time of use sent from the power user via the communication line, the communication line is set so that each power generation equipment for each power supply supplies the power for the amount of use. Distribution control means instructed through the power supply, a usage record database that records power supply types for each power user and their usage, and a usage record database recorded for each power user. A billing control unit that calculates the electricity usage fee based on the type of power source during the period, the amount of use, and the price, and bills the power user, and uses it for each power company and transmission company for a certain period of time. And a payment operation control means for paying out and paying for the power rate and the transmission facility usage fee for each type of power source. 4. The power fee collection system according to claim 3, wherein the power source type includes nuclear power, thermal power and green energy, and when the billing office control unit bills the power user, the power source type is different for each power source type. Usage, price,
A power fee collection system that displays a list of usage fees and total usage results within a fixed period in the past. 5. The electricity fee collection system according to claim 4, wherein the green energy comprises energy that does not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as large-scale hydro, wind, solar energy, geothermal, and small-scale hydro. An electricity fee collection system that displays bills in this unit. 6. The electric power fee collection system according to claim 3, wherein the payment of the electric bill to the electric power user includes: a) collection by a collector, a convenience store, a bank, a post office, and the like. Payment through a contractor, a) card settlement through a communication line such as a credit card or cash card, or c)
An electricity bill collection system that allows you to choose between automatic debit from a bank account and 7. The electricity bill collection system according to claim 6, wherein a card payment by a credit card is selected.
Furthermore, a) the card fee is discounted only for certain types of power supply, and the discounted portion is reserved by the card company and donated to green power-related funds, etc. Invest the excess in green power-related bonds and / or
c) An electricity fee collection system that allows the user to select whether or not to receive the premium authority according to the total usage record within a certain period in the past for each power supply type. 8. A power rate confirmation and payment system in a power supply system in which power generated by green energy can be selected on a customer side, wherein a fixed amount sent via a communication line from an operator of the power supply system. Billing screen display control means for projecting the electricity usage fee calculated based on the type of power source during the period, the amount of use thereof, and the price thereof, and options for the payment method on the computer of the power user, and two-way communication And a billing amount determination control means for confirming or correcting the billing content to determine the billing amount. 9. The power fee confirmation and payment system according to claim 8, further comprising: when the power user gives an instruction on the type of power source he / she wants to use and the amount of use thereof via a communication line, the power user confirms the confirmation. Order certification control means for transmitting certification information such as a personal identification number, a self-signed signature written on a computer, a real voice, a personal image, etc. to a system operator, and a correction request when finalizing the billing amount. And a certification information return requesting means for requesting a system operator to return the certification information before performing the operation. 10. A power source that does not generate carbon dioxide such as nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower among green energy during power generation. Another
In addition, a power supply system using a communication line that can use the power by designating those specific offices. 11. Nuclear, thermal or green energy or large-scale hydro within green energy,
For each power generation that does not generate carbon dioxide such as wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower during power generation, and for each specific business site, the amount of consumption, price, usage fee, and / or past certain period An electricity billing system using a communication line that displays a list of the total usage results within the network. 12. Nuclear, thermal or green energy, or large-scale hydro within green energy,
For each of the power sources that do not generate carbon dioxide such as wind, solar energy, geothermal, and small-scale hydro during power generation, as well as their specific business sites, the usage, price, usage fee and / or Alternatively, an electric power payment and billing system using a communication line, in which a total usage record within a predetermined period of time in the past is displayed on a computer, and a power charge can be paid in accordance with an actual use result. 13. A power distribution facility for connecting a general power generation facility such as a nuclear power generation facility, a thermal power generation facility, or a hydroelectric power generation facility with a power user such as a factory, a public entity facility, or a general household using electric power; Wind, geothermal, wave, solar, etc. connected to
At least one green energy power generation facility capable of generating power without emitting carbon dioxide; and power generated by a general power generation facility and / or power generated by a green energy power generation facility installed at each of the power users. A power designating facility capable of designating a type and its use date or time, and an arrangement for introducing electric power generated by a green energy power generation facility into a power distribution facility based on the designation of the power designating means, and A green energy sales facility that identifies power generated by the power generation facility and power generated by the green energy power generation facility and arranges a billing procedure for a user. 14. A power consumption measuring system in a power supply system in which power generated by green energy can be selected on a customer side, wherein the power consumption measuring system is installed in each of the power users and used by the power users for a certain period of time. Power consumption transmitting means for transmitting the measured power consumption to an operator of the power supply system via a communication line; and the power supply system transmits the power consumption of the power user transmitted from each of the power users. Power consumption recording means that records the power consumption in the power consumption database installed at the operator of the system along with the usage time, and the power consumption recorded in the power consumption recording means as the usage record associated with the power source type A power consumption measuring system, comprising: a power consumption notifying unit capable of notifying each power user. 15. The power consumption measurement system according to claim 14, further comprising: a nuclear power, a thermal power or a green energy, or a large-scale hydropower, a wind power, and a solar energy among the green energies installed in each of the power users. The power generation system that does not generate carbon dioxide, such as geothermal, small-scale hydropower, etc. during power generation, and their specific business locations and their planned usage over a certain period of time. A power supply type / scheduled amount designation transmitting means for transmitting the power supply type / scheduled amount sent from each of the power users through the power supply type / scheduled amount set by the operator of the power supply system A power supply type / planned use amount recording means for recording in a database, and power consumption for a certain period of time recorded in the power consumption database. Power usage measurement means for determining a planned usage amount for each power supply type as a usage result in accordance with a priority order determined in advance by a power user among the power usage amounts. system. 16. The power consumption measurement system according to claim 14, wherein the power consumption measurement system is installed in each of the power users, and includes nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, and geothermal power among green energy. , Power generation that does not generate carbon dioxide such as small-scale hydropower at the time of power generation, furthermore, by their specific establishment, and the date and time of their use,
A power supply type / date and time designation transmitting means for transmitting to the operator of the power supply system via a communication line, and a power supply type and date / time sent from each of the power users are installed in the operator of the power supply system. Power consumption schedule recording means for recording in the power supply type / date / time designation database; and, according to the power supply type and date / time recorded in the power supply type / date designation database, A power consumption measuring system comprising: a power supply type designating unit that records power consumption in a power consumption recording unit as a designated power supply type. 17. A power supply operation method that allows a customer to select power generated by green energy, comprising: a notification step of notifying a power user of a power generation type and a selling price thereof using a communication line. The power supply type and its usage instruction received from the power user via the communication line are received, and the power generation equipment for each power supply is supplied via the communication line so as to supply the power for the usage amount. A power distribution instructing process to be instructed, a power usage data recording process of recording the power source type and its usage amount for each power user in a power usage database, and a power usage data recording process for each power user. A power supply operation method comprising: calculating a power usage fee based on a power source type, a usage amount, and a price during a certain period, and billing the power user. 18. The power supply operation method according to claim 17, further comprising the step of, if the amount of use requested by the power user is larger than the amount of power that can be supplied for each type of power supply, A power supply operation method comprising: a power user determining step of determining a power user to be actually charged based on the amount of power used. 19. A method for collecting electricity charges in an electric power supply operation method in which electric power generated by green energy can be selected on the customer side, wherein an electricity use fee for each type of electric power generation from an electric power company and a power transmission facility from an electric power transmission company are provided. A fee determining process of receiving a usage fee and determining a power purchase price for each type of power generation in consideration of costs, etc .; a notifying process of notifying a power user of a type of power generation and its selling price using a communication line; Receiving an instruction on the type of power source and its usage amount sent from the power user via the line, and instructing via the communication line that each power generation facility for each power source supplies the power for the usage amount. A power usage record that records the power distribution process, power types and their usage for each power user, and a power source type and usage for a certain period recorded in the usage database for each power user A billing process for calculating the electricity usage fee based on the amount and price and billing the power user, and then providing each power company and transmission company with the power fee and transmission for each type of power source used during a certain period. A payment operation process for paying and clearing the facility usage fee, and a method for collecting power charges in the power supply operation method comprising: 20. The method according to claim 19, wherein the power source types include nuclear power, thermal power, and green energy, and when the billing process charges a power user, the power source type is constant for each power source type. A method of collecting electricity charges, which displays a list of usage amounts, prices, usage charges, and total usage results within a fixed period in the past. 21. The method according to claim 20, wherein the green energy comprises energy that does not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, such as large-scale hydro, wind, solar energy, geothermal, and small-scale hydro. A method for collecting electricity charges in which bills are also displayed in a list in this unit. 22. The method of collecting power charges according to claim 19, wherein the payment of the power bill to the power user includes: a) collection of money by a collector, a convenience store, a bank, a post office, or the like. Payment through a contractor, a) credit card, card payment through a communication line such as a cash card, or c)
A method of collecting electricity charges that allows you to choose from automatic debit from a bank account. 23. The method according to claim 22, wherein when payment by credit card is selected,
Furthermore, a) the card fee is discounted only for certain types of power supply, and the discounted portion is reserved by the card company and donated to green power-related funds, etc. Invest the excess in green power-related bonds and / or
c) A method of collecting electricity charges that allows the user to select whether or not to receive a premium right in accordance with the total usage record within a certain period in the past for each type of power supply. 24. A power rate confirmation payment method in a power supply operation method in which electric power generated by green energy can be selected by a customer, which is transmitted from a power supply system operator via a communication line. A billing screen display step of projecting, on a power user's computer, an electricity usage fee calculated based on the type of power source, its usage amount, and its price over a certain period of time, and options for its payment method, and two-way communication A method for confirming or correcting the billing content to determine the billing amount, thereby determining the billing amount. 25. The method according to claim 24, further comprising the step of certifying the confirmation when the power user gives an instruction on the kind of power source he / she wants to use and the amount of use thereof via a communication line. An ordering process for transmitting certification information, such as a personal identification number, a handwritten signature, a real voice, and an image of a person, which are described on a computer, etc., to the system operator, and before making a correction request when finalizing the billing amount And a certification information return request means for requesting a system operator to return the certification information. 26. A power source which does not generate carbon dioxide such as nuclear power, thermal power or green energy, or large-scale hydropower, wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower among green energy during power generation. Another
Further, a power management method using a communication line, in which power can be used by designating those specific offices. 27. Nuclear, thermal or green energy or large-scale hydro within green energy;
For each power generation that does not generate carbon dioxide such as wind power, solar energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydropower during power generation, and for each specific business site, usage, price, usage fee over a certain period and / or a certain period in the past A method of charging electricity charges using a communication line, which displays a list of the total usage results in the network. 28. Nuclear, thermal or green energy or large-scale hydro within green energy,
For each of the power sources that do not generate carbon dioxide such as wind, solar energy, geothermal, and small-scale hydro during power generation, as well as their specific business sites, the usage, price, usage fee and / or Alternatively, a method of operating and paying a power fee for use of a communication line, in which a total usage result within a fixed period in the past is displayed on a computer, and a power fee is paid based on an actual usage result. 29. A method for measuring power consumption in a power supply operation method in which power generated by green energy can be selected on a customer side, wherein the method is installed in each of the power users, and is used by the power users for a certain period of time. A power consumption transmitting step of transmitting the used power consumption to an operator of the power supply operation method via a communication line; and transmitting the power consumption of the power user sent from each power user to the power consumption of the power supply. The power consumption recording process, which records with the usage time in the power consumption database installed in the operator of the supply operation method, and the power consumption recorded in the power consumption recording process were associated with the power source type. A power consumption notifying step of notifying each power user as a usage record. 30. The method for measuring power consumption according to claim 29, further comprising: a nuclear power station, a thermal power station, a green energy station, or a large-scale hydropower station, a wind power station, and a solar energy station among the green energies. To the operator of this power supply operation method, the type of power source that does not generate carbon dioxide such as geothermal, small-scale hydro, etc. during power generation, and their specific business locations and their planned usage over a certain period. A power supply type / scheduled amount designating transmission step to be transmitted via a line, and a power supply type / scheduled set by an operator of the power supply operation method using the power type / scheduled amount sent from each power user. A power supply type / scheduled use amount recording step to be recorded in the planned amount database; and And a use result determination step of determining a planned use amount for each power supply type as a use result in accordance with a priority order determined in advance by a power user. 31. The method for measuring power consumption according to claim 29, further comprising: a nuclear power station, a thermal power station, a green energy station, a large-scale hydropower station, a wind power station, and a solar energy station among the green energy sources. , Geothermal power, small-scale hydropower, etc. that do not generate carbon dioxide during power generation, as well as their specific business locations and their use date and time, through a communication line to the operator of this power supply operation method. A power supply type / date / time designation transmission step for transmitting, and a power consumption schedule for recording the power supply type / date / time sent from each power user in a power supply type / date / time designation database installed in the operator of the power supply operation method. A recording step, and the power usage sent from each of the power users according to the power source type and the date and time recorded in the power consumption schedule recording step. A power supply type specifying step of recording the power consumption of a user as a specified power type in a power consumption recording step. 32. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program capable of executing the method according to claim 17 is recorded. 33. An electric power fee collection system in an electric power supply system in which electric power generated by green energy can be selected by a customer, wherein an electric power company uses an electric power usage fee for each type of electric power generation and a power transmission company uses a power transmission facility. Charge determination control means for receiving a charge and determining a power purchase price for each type of power generation in consideration of costs, etc .; and notification control means for notifying the power user of the type of power generation and its selling price using a communication line, While receiving the power type instruction sent from the power user via the communication line, the power consumption measured by the A / D converter attached to the existing electricity meter installed at the power user is measured. A real-time power consumption recording control means for obtaining the power consumption at that time through a dedicated line and recording the power consumption at that time together with the specified power supply type as a use record; Based on the record of the beam power consumption recording control means,
Power distribution control means for instructing via the communication line to supply power used by the power user in the power generation facility of the specified power source, and the power user transmitted from the real-time power consumption record control means A usage record database that records the power supply type and its usage for each power source, and for each power user, the electricity usage fee based on the power supply type, its usage, and the price for a certain period recorded in the usage record database A billing control means for calculating and billing the power user, and a payment service for paying and clearing each power company and power transmission company the power fee and power transmission facility usage fee for each type of power source used during a certain period. Control means; and a power fee collection system in a power supply system, comprising: