JP7108865B2 - control system - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to control systems.

In recent years, in facilities such as homes, stores, and offices, systems have been proposed for saving power while maintaining comfort by efficiently operating various equipment and devices. For example, in Patent Document 1, a storage battery and a cogeneration device that stops power generation when the amount of hot water stored in a hot water storage tank that generates hot water during power generation and stores the generated hot water reaches a predetermined amount or more is disclosed. An energy management device for managing power supply is disclosed.

JP 2015-130768 A

By the way, under weather conditions where a weather warning is issued, there is a high possibility that a power failure (when the power supply from the grid is stopped), a water outage, communication failure, and the like will occur. Therefore, it is important to prepare for the occurrence of a power failure or the like when a weather warning is issued, and a control system capable of accurately coping with such a situation is desired.

A control system, which is one aspect of the present disclosure, includes an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including a predetermined weather warning, and a control for controlling predetermined equipment including a fuel cell device and a power storage device provided in a facility. an output unit for outputting a command, wherein the output unit increases the power generation amount of the fuel cell device when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning, It is characterized by outputting a control command for charging the power storage device.

A control system, which is another aspect of the present disclosure, includes an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including a predetermined weather warning, and a control command for controlling predetermined equipment including a fuel cell device provided in a facility. The fuel cell device has a function of a water heater that boils water using heat generated during power generation, and the output unit outputs the predetermined weather by the acquisition unit It is characterized by outputting a control command for increasing the amount of hot water to the fuel cell device when the information regarding the issuance of the warning is acquired.

According to the control system according to the present disclosure, when a predetermined weather warning is issued, it is possible to make appropriate preparations in preparation for the occurrence of a power failure or the like.

It is a figure which shows the apparatus installed in the control system and facility which are an example of embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control system as an example of an embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a home screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a home screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification screen of weather warning mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the approval screen of weather warning mode. It is a figure which shows another example of the approval screen of weather warning mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the cancellation|release screen of weather warning mode. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of a screen for canceling the weather warning mode; It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen of weather warning mode. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of a weather warning mode setting screen; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the control procedure of weather warning mode.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the control system of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the control system of the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described below. In addition, it is assumed from the beginning to selectively combine each component of a plurality of embodiments described below.

The subject of the apparatus, systems and methods in this disclosure comprises a computer. The main functions of the apparatus, system, and method of the present disclosure are realized by the computer executing the program. A computer has a processor that operates according to a program as a main hardware configuration. Any type of processor can be used as long as it can implement the above functions by executing a program. A processor is composed of one or more electronic circuits, including integrated circuits (ICs) or large scale integrated circuits (LSIs). A plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated on one chip or may be provided on a plurality of chips. A plurality of chips may be integrated into one device, or may be provided in a plurality of devices. Also, the program is stored in a non-temporary storage medium such as a computer-readable ROM, optical disk, hard disk drive, or the like. The program may be pre-stored in a storage medium, or may be supplied to the storage medium via a wide area network including the Internet.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a control system 10 and equipment, devices, etc. of a facility 1 as an example of an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system 10 as an example of the embodiment. In this embodiment, as the facility 1, a detached house is exemplified. However, the facility 1 is not particularly limited, and may be an apartment complex such as a condominium, a school, a public facility such as a library, a store, an office, a factory, or the like.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the control system 10 includes an acquisition unit 11 that acquires weather information including a predetermined weather warning, and a control command for controlling predetermined equipment provided in the facility 1. and an output unit 12 for outputting. The output unit 12 has a weather warning mode for outputting a control command to a predetermined device when the acquisition unit 11 acquires information related to issuing a predetermined weather warning. The predetermined weather warning that triggers the output of the control command may be set in the system in advance, or may be set automatically by the learning function of the system, but it is preferable to allow the user to manually set it.

Predetermined weather warnings that trigger the output of the control command include warnings of heavy rain, floods, storms, snowstorms, heavy snow, waves, and storm surges. Predetermined weather warnings include special warnings for heavy rain, storm, blizzard, heavy snow, high waves, and high tide. The control system 10 preferably includes a first reception unit 13 that receives setting information for a predetermined weather warning. The control system 10 may further include a second reception unit 14 that receives setting information for enabling or disabling the weather warning mode.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the control system 10 is composed of the home server 17 installed in the facility 1 (detached house), but the control system 10 does not have to be installed in the facility 1 . The control system 10 may be installed at a location different from the facility 1, such as a server outside the facility 1, or may be configured with a mobile terminal such as a laptop computer, tablet terminal, or smart phone. Moreover, the configuration of the control system 10 may be provided in one device, or may be distributed and provided in a plurality of devices.

A photovoltaic power generation device 30 is installed in the facility 1 as a grid-connected power generation facility. Also, a power storage device 32 that stores power generated by the photovoltaic power generation device 30 is installed. The power generation equipment installed in the facility 1 is not limited to the solar power generation device 30, and may be a fuel cell device or the like. The facility 1 is provided with a television 23, a refrigerator 24, an air conditioner 25, an IH cooking heater 26, a lighting 27, a water heater 28, and the like, as electrical equipment that uses power. Electrical equipment used in the facility 1 is not limited to these, and examples thereof include microwave ovens, personal computers, washing machines, dryers, and floor heating.

The photovoltaic power generation device 30 is configured from a plurality of photovoltaic modules, and is power generation equipment that receives sunlight during the daytime when the sunlight is radiated to generate power. The solar power generation device 30 is installed on the roof of the facility 1, for example. Generally, a power conditioner 31 (hereinafter referred to as a “power conditioner 31”) is connected to the solar power generation device 30, and the DC power generated by the solar power generation device 30 is converted into AC power by the power conditioner 31. . In addition, the power conditioner 31 has a function of controlling the output of the photovoltaic power generation device 30 and controlling the active power supplied to the system.

The power storage device 32 is composed of a secondary battery that can be repeatedly charged and discharged. Electricity is generated by a power generation facility such as the photovoltaic power generation device 30, and surplus power that is not used by the electrical equipment is charged in the power storage device 32 and supplied to the system. The power charged in the power storage device 32 is used at night when the photovoltaic power generation device 30 does not generate power, during power outages, and the like. The power converted from DC to AC by power conditioner 31 is converted back to DC by power conditioner 33 (hereinafter referred to as “power conditioner 33 ”) and stored in power storage device 32 . Although the power conditioners 31 and 33 are provided in the example shown in FIG. 1, it is also possible to integrate them.

In the facility 1, a power meter to which a main line (primary main line) of an AC power supply is connected, and a distribution board 20 for branching a secondary main line from the power meter are installed. In the example shown in FIG. 1, as wattmeters, a purchased power meter 21 for measuring the power consumption and amount of power consumption of the facility 1 and a power selling meter 21 for measuring the power and amount of power supplied to the system from the power generation equipment of the facility 1 A meter 22 is provided. Note that the two meters may be integrated. The power meter may have, for example, a communication function, and the control system 10 may acquire necessary measurement data from the power meter.

The control system 10 controls predetermined equipment provided in the facility 1 when a predetermined weather warning is issued, and prevents power outages, water outages, communication failures, etc. that may occur due to heavy rain, heavy snow, storms, etc. It is a system for preparation. For example, when the weather warning mode is enabled, the control system 10 acquires weather information including a predetermined weather warning by communicating with the server 50 that distributes the weather information. Examples of the server 50 include a server of an organization such as the Meteorological Agency that issues weather information, a management server of the control system 10, a server of a specific distributor, and the like.

Predetermined devices (devices to be controlled) controlled by the weather warning mode include the water heater 28, the power storage device 32, the fuel cell device, the shutter, and the like. A fuel cell device is a power generation facility that generates power by reacting hydrogen extracted from gas with oxygen in the air, and is capable of generating power 24 hours a day. The fuel cell device may have the function of a water heater that boils water using heat generated during power generation. The shutter is an electric shutter, and includes a shutter that covers the window of the facility 1 and a shutter that closes the doorway of a garage or the like. The devices to be controlled may include electric vehicles such as electric vehicles, and vehicles such as plug-in hybrid vehicles.

The control system 10 includes the acquisition unit 11, the output unit 12, the first reception unit 13, and the second reception unit 14, as described above. The control system 10 also includes a storage unit 16 that stores weather information acquired by the acquisition unit 11, setting information set by the first reception unit 13 and the like, a control program for executing the weather warning mode, and the like. The storage unit 16 is composed of a non-temporary storage medium such as a computer-readable ROM, an optical disk, a hard disk drive, or the like. Furthermore, the control system 10 may include a notification unit 15 that notifies that a predetermined device is being controlled in a weather warning mode.

The control system 10 is constructed with a computer having one or more devices including, for example, a processor (CPU), memory, input/output ports, and the like. That is, control system 10 may consist of one or more devices. Also, the control system 10 may be constructed of one or a plurality of servers, a part of which is connected via a network such as the Internet. The facility 1 may be installed with an energy management system that monitors the power consumption of the entire facility and controls each facility, equipment, etc. of the facility 1, and the control system 10 is part of the energy management system. may be configured.

The control system 10 preferably has an operation terminal 40 for inputting various setting information. The operation terminal 40 may be a dedicated terminal for the control system 10, or may also be used as an operation terminal for the energy management system or the like. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the operation terminal 40 is installed inside the facility 1, but the operation terminal 40 may be a mobile terminal such as a notebook computer, a tablet terminal, or a smart phone.

In this embodiment, the acquisition unit 11, the output unit 12, etc. are configured by the home server 17, and are configured by devices different from the operation terminal 40, but the operation terminal 40 has the functions of the acquisition unit 11, the output unit 12, etc. It may be provided, or the operation terminal and the home server may be integrated.

The operation terminal 40 is a terminal device having a display section 41 and an operation section 42 . A suitable display unit 41 is a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The display unit 41 displays, for example, weather information including a predetermined weather warning acquired by the acquisition unit 11, a screen for requesting user approval, a screen for accepting various settings, and the like. Examples of the operation unit 42 include buttons, a numeric keypad, a keyboard, and the like, and a touch panel integrated with the display unit 41 may be used. Menu buttons and the like, which will be described later, constitute an operation unit 42 .

3 and 4 are diagrams showing examples of home screens displayed on the display unit 41. FIG. The home screen is a screen that is displayed when the control system 10 is activated, during standby, or the like. As exemplified in FIGS. 3 and 4, the home screen displays information such as the power generation status of the power generation equipment, the power usage status in the facility 1, the state of charge (SOC) of the power storage device 32, and the current time. good too. Also, at the bottom of the home screen, for example, menu buttons for inputting various setting information and switching screens are displayed.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, an operation button for switching between the two screens is displayed at the bottom left of the screen. The screen illustrated in FIG. 3 also displays the amount of hot water of the water heater 28 . On the other hand, the screen illustrated in FIG. 4 displays operation buttons for displaying the power consumption for each circuit branched by the distribution board 20 .

Weather information acquired by the acquisition unit 11 may be displayed on the home screen. Further, on the home screen, it may be notified (displayed) that a predetermined device is being controlled by the weather warning mode. The notification is performed by the function of the notification unit 15 . On the home screen, you can see whether or not a weather warning has been issued, the type of weather warning that has been issued, and the equipment associated with the issuance of the weather warning, such as "weather warning issued (●● warning)" and "storage battery charging setting". may be displayed as to whether or not control is being executed, and the type and operation of the device to be controlled. Note that these pieces of information may be displayed on a screen other than the home screen.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a notification screen in weather warning mode. When a predetermined weather warning that triggers the output of the control command by the output unit 12 is issued and the acquisition unit 11 acquires the information, the notification unit 15 notifies the operation terminal 40 that the weather warning has been issued. It may be displayed on the display unit 41 . In the example shown in FIG. 5, the notification screen is displayed as a popup on the home screen, but it is preferable that the notification screen be displayed as a popup even when other screens are displayed. The notification unit 15 may also display the type of issued weather warning, the area where the weather warning was issued, and the like. Also, information such as a weather warning or advisory that does not trigger the output of the control command may be displayed.

6A to 8B in addition to FIGS. 1 and 2, the acquisition unit 11, the output unit 12, the first reception unit 13, and the second reception unit 14 will be described in further detail.

The acquisition unit 11 acquires weather information transmitted from the server 50 via, for example, the Internet line or a dedicated line. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 11 may access the server 50 at a predetermined frequency to acquire weather information. The weather information acquired by the acquisition unit 11 may include not only information related to a predetermined weather warning that triggers the output of a control command by the output unit 12, but also information such as warnings. Moreover, the weather information acquired by the acquisition unit 11 includes, for example, cancellation information as well as issuance information such as a predetermined weather warning. The acquisition unit 11 preferably causes the storage unit 16 to store the acquired weather information.

The output unit 12 outputs a control command to a predetermined device to control the operation of the predetermined device when the acquisition unit 11 acquires information related to issuing a predetermined weather warning. As a specific example, a control command (hereinafter referred to as " (sometimes referred to as "charging command"). The output unit 12 may also output a control command for increasing the amount of hot water to the water heater 28 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "increase command"). Alternatively, the power generation amount of the fuel cell device may be increased, and the power storage device 32 may be charged with the generated power. The output of the control commands such as the charge command and the increase command by the output unit 12 may be automatically executed in conjunction with the acquisition of information by the acquisition unit 11 .

There may be multiple controlled devices and controlled operations in the weather warning mode. The output unit 12 may output a control command that instructs the same controlled device to perform different operations when different weather warnings are issued. The control command may be changed between the normal warning and the special warning, and the equipment to be controlled may be changed. For example, when a normal alarm is issued, a charge command to set the SOC of the power storage device 32 to 60% or more is output, and when a special warning is issued, a charge command to set the SOC of the power storage device 32 to 80% or more is output. may be output. Further, when the special warning is issued, the charging control of the power storage device 32 may be executed regardless of the user's setting, and the shutter may be closed regardless of the user's setting. Alternatively, when a special warning is issued, charging control may be executed regardless of the user's setting, and opening/closing of the shutter may be executed based on the user's setting.

In the weather warning mode, there may be a combination of predetermined weather warnings that trigger the output of the control command by the output unit 12 . In this case, the output unit 12 outputs a control command to a predetermined device when the acquisition unit 11 acquires the information regarding the issuance of a plurality of predetermined weather warnings forming the combination. For example, the control command is output from the output unit 12 on condition that the acquisition unit 11 acquires information on both the ●● alarm and the ▲▲ alarm. In addition, in the weather warning mode, when a plurality of predetermined weather warnings that trigger the output of a control command are selected, a control command is output when information regarding the issuance of any of the selected weather warnings is acquired. You may

The output unit 12 is configured to output a control command to a predetermined device on the condition that an approval signal is received from the operation terminal 40 when the acquisition unit 11 acquires information related to the issuance of a predetermined weather warning. may have been In this case, the control of the device in the weather warning mode is executed when the user approves. The output unit 12 outputs, for example, an approval screen for requesting user approval on the display unit 41 of the operation terminal 40, and outputs a control command to a predetermined device when an approval signal based on the user's approval operation is received.

6A and 6B are diagrams showing an example of a weather warning mode approval screen. In the example shown in FIG. 6A, the approval screen is popped up on the home screen, but it is preferable that the approval screen is also popped up when other screens are displayed (the same applies to the release screen described later). The approval screen displays the type of weather warning that was issued, the area where the weather warning was issued, the devices and operations to be controlled, information requesting user approval, operation buttons for the user to perform approval operations, etc. . It should be noted that when a weather warning is issued, the weather warning mode determines which of the notification screen shown in FIG. 5, the approval screen shown in FIGS. It may be possible for the user to select it in the setting.

The approval screen exemplified in FIG. 6A asks for the user's approval regarding charging of the power storage device 32, stating "A weather warning has been issued. May I start charging the storage battery in preparation for a power outage?" Notifications are displayed together with operation buttons and the like. In addition, a notification requesting approval for operation of the water heater 28 may be displayed, and the notification may read, "A weather warning has been issued. May I increase the amount of hot water in the water heater in preparation for a power outage?" Notification such as can be exemplified.

In the approval screen illustrated in FIG. 6B, a plurality of devices to be controlled are displayed, and the current state of each device to be controlled and the operation scheduled to be executed after approval are displayed for each device. When multiple devices to be controlled are set, a separate approval screen may be displayed for each device. (The same applies to the release screen, which will be described later). On the approval screen illustrated in FIG. 6B, a display for requesting approval of charging of power storage device 32 and closing operation of the shutter is output. Specifically, selection portions for "charge" and "do nothing" are displayed for the power storage device 32, and selection portions for "close" and "do nothing" are displayed for the shutter. When the approval screen is displayed, for example, "charge" and "close" are selected, and pressing the decision button will execute these operations. On the other hand, selecting "do nothing" will abort these actions.

The output unit 12 may terminate the control of the predetermined device on condition that the release signal is received from the operation terminal 40 during the control of the predetermined device in the weather warning mode. That is, the output unit 12 may be configured to automatically output a control command to start controlling a predetermined device, and then allow the user to cancel control of the device. The output unit 12 outputs, for example, to the display unit 41 of the operation terminal 40, a release screen that enables the user to release device control, and terminates control of the predetermined device upon receiving a release signal based on the user's release operation. do.

7A and 7B are diagrams showing examples of screens for canceling the weather warning mode. As exemplified in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the release screen includes the type of issued weather warning, the area where the weather warning was issued, the device and operation to be controlled, information for confirming the user's intention, the user's is displayed. The cancellation screen illustrated in FIG. 7A confirms the user's intention regarding the charging of the power storage device 32: "Since a weather warning was issued, charging of the storage battery has started. Do you want to stop charging the storage battery?" A notification for doing so is displayed together with operation buttons and the like. As for the operation of the water heater 28, a notification such as "The operation of the water heater has started because a weather warning was issued. Do you want to stop the operation of the water heater?"

In the release screen illustrated in FIG. 7B, a plurality of devices to be controlled are displayed, and the current state of each device to be controlled and the operation scheduled to be executed are displayed for each device. On the release screen illustrated in FIG. 7B, a display for confirming the continuation of charging of power storage device 32 and the continuation of the closed state of the shutter, or the intention to release is output. Specifically, selection portions for "continue charging" and "stop charging" are displayed for the power storage device 32, and selection portions for "remain closed" and "open" are displayed for the shutter. When the release screen is displayed, for example, "Continue charging" and "Keep closed" are selected, and pressing the decision button continues these operations and states. On the other hand, by selecting "stop charging", the charging of the charging device 32 can be stopped, and by selecting "open", the shutter can be opened.

The output unit 12 terminates control of the predetermined device when the predetermined weather warning is cancelled. Specifically, when the acquisition unit 11 acquires the information regarding the cancellation of the predetermined weather warning, the output unit 12 terminates the control of the predetermined device in the weather warning mode. The output unit 12 outputs a control command (stop command) for stopping the device, for example, and terminates the control of the device. Note that the output unit 12 may end the control of the device in response to a cancellation signal from the operation terminal 40 even before the weather warning is canceled. When the predetermined weather warning is canceled, the output unit 12 causes the display unit 41 to display a screen such as the approval screen or the cancellation screen, and after confirming the user's intention, that is, according to the user's approval operation. Control of the device may be terminated upon receipt of an acknowledgment signal based on the

On the other hand, the output unit 12 may continue to control the device until the predetermined device enters a predetermined state or until a predetermined period of time elapses when the predetermined weather warning is cancelled. Specifically, when the acquisition unit 11 acquires information related to cancellation of a predetermined weather warning, the output unit 12 performs control based on the state of the device to be controlled or the period since the start of control. is continued or terminated. When the weather warning is canceled in a short time after the start of control of the equipment, it may not be preferable to end the control of the equipment immediately from the viewpoint of energy conservation. It is preferable to judge termination.

When the device controlled by the weather warning mode is the power storage device 32, the power storage device 32 is controlled until the SOC of the power storage device 32 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 80%) after the predetermined weather warning is cancelled. You can continue to charge the battery. Further, when the object of control is the water heater 28, the operation of the water heater 28 is continued until the amount of hot water of the water heater 28 reaches a predetermined amount (for example, 200 L) after the predetermined weather warning is cancelled. may

It should be noted that the control of the predetermined device in the weather warning mode may be stopped by information from other than the output unit 12 . That is, the control system 10 may stop controlling the predetermined device in the weather warning mode even when the stop command is not output from the output unit 12 . As a specific example, when the communication state between the output unit 12 and the device to be controlled is interrupted, the control of the device can be stopped.

As described above, the predetermined weather warning that triggers the output of the control command by the output unit 12 may be set in the system in advance, or may be set automatically by the learning function of the system. It is preferable to allow Also, it may be possible for the user to manually set whether to enable or disable the weather warning mode.

The first reception unit 13 receives setting information of a predetermined weather warning (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “trigger warning”) that triggers the output of the control command, and sets the trigger warning selected by the user in the control system 10. . The first reception unit 13 causes the display unit 41 of the operation terminal 40, for example, to display a setting screen that allows the user to select a trigger alarm, and stores information input by the user on this setting screen in the storage unit 16 as a trigger alarm. do.

The second reception unit 14 receives setting information for enabling or disabling the weather warning mode, and sets the information in the control system 10 . The second reception unit 14 causes the display unit 41 of the operation terminal 40, for example, to display a setting screen that allows the user to select whether to enable or disable the weather warning mode. memorize to The output unit 12 controls predetermined devices when the weather warning mode is active. When there are a plurality of trigger warnings and/or control target devices, the second receiving unit 14 may select enabling or disabling of the weather warning mode for each trigger warning or control target device.

The equipment to be controlled in the weather warning mode, the operation to be controlled, etc. may be set in the system in advance, may be automatically set by the learning function of the system, or may be set manually by the user. The control system 10 may include a reception unit that receives setting information such as a controlled device and a controlled operation, and sets the information in the system. Note that the reception (setting) of the information may be performed by the function of the first reception unit 13 or the second reception unit 14 . Also, the setting of various information based on the user's input operation may be performed by one receiving unit.

8A and 8B are diagrams showing examples of setting screens for the weather warning mode. In the example shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a screen for receiving setting information of a predetermined weather warning that triggers the output of a control command and a screen for receiving setting information for enabling or disabling the weather warning mode are combined into one screen. Although shown, they may be displayed on another screen. The display of such a setting screen is performed by the functions of the first reception unit 13 and the second reception unit 14 .

In the setting screen illustrated in FIG. 8A , two selection units for selecting whether to enable or disable the weather warning mode are provided in the item “weather warning interlocking”, and a plurality of selection units for selecting the trigger warning in the item “alert selection”. displayed respectively. Multiple trigger alarms can be selected. Also, on this setting screen, the power storage device 32 and the shutter are displayed as devices to be controlled, and the control operation can be selected for each device. In the example shown in FIG. 8A , the power storage device 32 has selection sections for “charge automatically”, “charge after confirmation”, and “do nothing”. When automatic charging is selected, the notification screen or the cancellation screen may be displayed on the display unit 41 . On the other hand, if charging is selected after confirmation, the approval screen may be displayed on the display unit 41 .

On the setting screen exemplified in FIG. 8A , whether or not to notify information about the weather warning mode to a mobile terminal such as a smartphone installed with application software related to the control system 10 can be set as “notification to application”. The setting screen displays two selection sections for selecting whether or not to make the notification. The content of the notification may be, for example, warning issuance information, control information for equipment executed in conjunction with the issuance of the alarm, or both.

On the setting screen illustrated in FIG. 8B, a plurality of weather warning modes can be set, enabling/disabling setting of the weather warning mode for each weather warning, setting of equipment to be controlled, and setting of operation to be controlled are possible. Additionally, a combination of trigger alerts can be set.

The control system 10 reads out and executes a control program stored in the storage unit 16, for example, so that each function of the acquisition unit 11, the output unit 12, the first reception unit 13, the second reception unit 14, and the notification unit 15 Realize The control program is a program that causes a computer to implement a control method as exemplified in the flow charts described later.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of a control procedure in the weather warning mode. In the example shown in FIG. 9, when the weather warning mode corresponding to the issued weather warning is valid, the control of the predetermined device is automatically started, but the user's approval may be requested to start the control. . In this case, for example, between steps S11 and S12 in FIG. 9, a process for requesting user's approval is executed. Specifically, an approval screen is output to the display unit 41 of the operation terminal 40, and device control is started on condition that an approval signal based on the user's approval operation is received. This procedure is executed by the function of the output unit 12 .

As exemplified in FIG. 9, in the weather warning mode, first, information regarding issuance of a predetermined weather warning is acquired (S10). Then, when the weather warning mode corresponding to the weather warning obtained in S10 is valid (S11), a control command is output to a predetermined device to start controlling the device (S12). Alternatively, the procedures of S10 and S11 may be reversed, and only information relating to weather warnings corresponding to valid weather warning modes may be acquired. S10 is executed by the function of the acquisition unit 11, and S11 and S12 are executed by the function of the output unit 12. FIG. On the other hand, if the acquisition unit 11 does not acquire information related to the issuance of a weather warning, or if the weather warning mode is invalid, device control in that mode is not executed.

When the device to be controlled in the weather warning mode is the power storage device 32, for example, a charging command for starting charging or increasing the charging amount is output as the control command in S12. Further, when the device to be controlled is the water heater 28, an increase command for increasing the amount of hot water is output as the control command in S12, for example. Thus, the output unit 12 outputs different control commands depending on the device to be controlled. Further, when different issued weather warnings are issued, different control commands may be output to the same controlled device.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, after control of a predetermined device is started in S12, a release screen is displayed on the display unit 41 of the operation terminal 40 (S13). Then, when a release signal based on an operation on the release screen is received (S14), control of the device is ended (stopped) (S17). S<b>13 , S<b>14 , and S<b>17 are executed by the function of the output unit 12 . On the other hand, if the release signal is not received in S14, or if the approval signal is received in S14, control of the device is continued. According to the series of processes of S12 to S14 and S17, the user can stop the control of the equipment after automatically starting the control of the equipment in the weather warning mode.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, when the information regarding cancellation of the predetermined weather warning corresponding to the weather warning mode being executed is acquired (S15), the control of the device is terminated (S17) through step S16. In S16, it is determined whether the device to be controlled is in a predetermined state or whether a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of control, and control of the device ends when this condition is satisfied. For example, if the device to be controlled is the power storage device 32, the SOC may be determined in S16, and if the device to be controlled is the water heater 28, the amount of hot water may be determined in S16. It is also possible to terminate the control of the corresponding device immediately when the information regarding cancellation of the weather warning is acquired.

As described above, according to the control system 10, when a predetermined weather warning is issued, it is possible to make appropriate preparations in preparation for the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Under weather conditions where a weather warning is issued, there is a high possibility of a power failure or the like. Electricity can be used. Also, by increasing the amount of hot water supplied by the water heater 28 when a weather warning is issued, sufficient hot water can be secured even during a power failure.

1 facility, 10 control system, 11 acquisition unit, 12 output unit, 13 first reception unit, 14 second reception unit, 15 notification unit, 16 storage unit, 17 home server, 20 distribution board, 21 power purchase meter, 22 Power selling meter, 23 Television, 24 Refrigerator, 25 Air conditioner, 26 IH cooking heater, 27 Lighting, 28 Water heater, 30 Solar power generation device, 31, 33 Power conditioner (power conditioner), 32 Power storage device, 40 Operation terminal, 41 Display unit, 42 operation unit, 50 server

Claims (16)

an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including a predetermined weather warning;
an output unit that outputs a control command for controlling predetermined equipment including the fuel cell device and the power storage device provided in the facility,
The output unit outputs a control command to increase the power generation amount of the fuel cell device and to charge the power storage device with the generated power when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. death,
there is a combination of the predetermined weather warnings that trigger the output of the control command;
The output unit outputs the control command to the predetermined device when the acquisition unit acquires the information regarding the issuance of the plurality of predetermined weather warnings forming the combination. control system. an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including predetermined weather warnings;
an output unit that outputs a control command for controlling predetermined equipment including the fuel cell device provided in the facility,
The fuel cell device has the function of a water heater that boils water using the heat generated during power generation,
The control system, wherein the output unit outputs a control command for increasing the amount of hot water to the fuel cell device when the acquisition unit acquires the information regarding the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including a predetermined weather warning;
an output unit that outputs a control command for controlling predetermined equipment including the fuel cell device and the power storage device provided in the facility,
The output unit outputs a control command to increase the power generation amount of the fuel cell device and to charge the power storage device with the generated power when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. death,
Notifying that the predetermined device is being controlled in a weather warning mode for outputting the control command to the predetermined device when the acquisition unit acquires the information regarding the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. further comprising a notification unit; control system. an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including a predetermined weather warning;
an output unit that outputs a control command for controlling predetermined equipment including the fuel cell device and the power storage device provided in the facility,
The output unit outputs a control command to increase the power generation amount of the fuel cell device and to charge the power storage device with the generated power when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. death,
The output unit outputs the control command to the predetermined device on condition that an approval signal is received from the operation terminal when the acquisition unit acquires the information regarding the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. control system. an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including a predetermined weather warning;
an output unit that outputs a control command for controlling predetermined equipment including the fuel cell device and the power storage device provided in the facility,
The output unit outputs a control command to increase the power generation amount of the fuel cell device and to charge the power storage device with the generated power when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. death,
The output unit continues to control the predetermined device until the predetermined device enters a predetermined state or until a predetermined period of time elapses when the predetermined weather warning is cancelled. control system. an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including a predetermined weather warning;
an output unit that outputs a control command for controlling predetermined equipment including the fuel cell device and the power storage device provided in the facility,
The output unit outputs a control command to increase the power generation amount of the fuel cell device and to charge the power storage device with the generated power when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. death,
The output unit terminates control of the predetermined device when receiving a release signal from the operation terminal. control system. an acquisition unit for acquiring weather information including a predetermined weather warning;
an output unit that outputs a control command for controlling predetermined equipment including the fuel cell device and the power storage device provided in the facility,
The output unit outputs a control command to increase the power generation amount of the fuel cell device and to charge the power storage device with the generated power when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. death,
The control of the predetermined device in a weather warning mode for outputting the control command to the predetermined device when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning is performed from other than the output unit. can be stopped by the information in control system. there is a combination of the predetermined weather warnings that trigger the output of the control command;
3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the output unit outputs the control command to the predetermined device when the acquisition unit acquires the information regarding the issuance of the plurality of predetermined weather warnings forming the combination. Control system as described. Notifying that the predetermined device is being controlled in a weather warning mode for outputting the control command to the predetermined device when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. 3. The control system of claim 2 , further comprising an annunciator. The output unit outputs the control command to the predetermined device on condition that an approval signal is received from the operation terminal when the acquisition unit acquires the information regarding the issuance of the predetermined weather warning. 3. A control system according to claim 2 . The output unit continues to control the predetermined device until the predetermined device enters a predetermined state or until a predetermined period elapses when the predetermined weather warning is cancelled. 3. The control system according to 2 . 3. The control system according to claim 2 , wherein the output unit terminates control of the predetermined device when receiving a release signal from the operation terminal. The control of the predetermined device in a weather warning mode for outputting the control command to the predetermined device when the acquisition unit acquires the information related to the issuance of the predetermined weather warning is performed from other than the output unit. 3. The control system of claim 2 , wherein the control system can be stopped by information of 14. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 13 , further comprising a first reception unit that receives setting information of said predetermined weather warning that triggers the output of said control command. a second receiving unit that receives setting information for enabling or disabling a weather warning mode for outputting the control command to the predetermined device when the obtaining unit obtains the information regarding the issuance of the predetermined weather warning; A control system according to any preceding claim, further comprising. The control system according to any one of claims 1 to 15 , wherein said output unit terminates control of said predetermined device when said predetermined weather warning is canceled.

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