WO2017126435A1

WO2017126435A1 - Information processing device, information processing method, and program

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Publication number: WO2017126435A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/001049
Authority: WO
Inventors: 祐輔森; 慎太郎中野; 理石井; 英男長谷川
Original assignee: 日本電気株式会社
Priority date: 2016-01-21
Filing date: 2017-01-13
Publication date: 2017-07-27

Abstract

An information processing device for a power retailer for supplying power to consumers from a power supplier selected as appropriate from among a plurality of power suppliers that include a first power supplier, which supplies power to consumers, and a second power supplier, which is different from the first power supplier, said information processing device being provided with: a power usage amount ascertaining unit which ascertains the amount of power used by each of a plurality of consumers per unit time; a detection unit which calculates the total amount of power used by the plurality of consumers per unit time, and detects whether the calculated total amount of power exceeds a predetermined first threshold; and a calculation unit which calculates a power bill for each consumer in accordance with the amount (if any) by which the amount of power used by the consumer per unit time exceeds a second threshold set for the consumer.

Description

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program, and more particularly, to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program for setting a consumer's electricity bill.

Liberalization of electricity retailing enables retailers who do not have power generation facilities to sell electricity to consumers in ordinary households. Such retailers purchase electric power from PPS (Power Producer and Supplier: specific scale electric power companies) that have electric power companies and renewable energy power plants, etc., and supply them to consumers via the power transmission and distribution network. Will be supplied.

In order to make up for the power shortage of the power system, the power of the storage battery of the customer may be used.
Patent Document 1 describes an example of a technique that can supply power of a storage battery to both an electric power system and a customer's electric load. In Patent Document 1, a limit value is provided for the amount of power received by a consumer from the power system, and an excess amount is generated when the limit value is exceeded. Therefore, a consumer reduces the amount of power received by using power storage equipment.

If the power does not exceed the limit value, only the basic charge will be charged, but any excess exceeding the limit value will be charged. Here, the basic charge is set based on the highest value in the power usage situation for the past year. Therefore, in Patent Document 1, when the amount of power used exceeds the past maximum value of power usage and the increase in basic charge is predicted, the increase in the basic charge is achieved by using the power discharged from the storage battery. Is suppressed.

JP2015-35157A

Retailers including PPS, which will enter the power market due to the liberalization of power retailing, are considering various price plans such as flat-rate electricity charges from the viewpoint of customer management and securing stable income. In the flat rate system for electricity charges, there is an upper limit on the amount of electricity used, and if it is within the upper limit, the electricity charge will be a fixed amount, but if it exceeds the upper limit, the customer will pay an additional fee as an excess. become.

With this flat rate system of electricity charges, it is expected that consumers will be more aware of power saving in order to keep electricity charges within the fixed rate.
In addition, by setting an upper limit of power consumption by the flat rate system, a certain range of power demand can be predicted. As a result, the retailer predicts the power supply amount from the power demand amount calculated based on the rate plan previously contracted with the consumer, and procures power from the power company or other PPS.

However, in the flat rate system of electricity charges, for example, when applied when the amount of power used per unit time is within a predetermined threshold, it is sufficient that the power demand falls within a fixed amount. However, the power usage amount may exceed a threshold value.
Even in such a case, it is necessary to stably supply power to consumers, and it has been a challenge for retailers to ensure stable power supply.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of stably supplying power.

In each aspect of the present invention, the following configurations are adopted in order to solve the above-described problems.

The first aspect relates to an information processing apparatus.
The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect is
A power is selectively supplied to a consumer from a plurality of power suppliers including a first power supplier that supplies power to the consumer and a second power supplier different from the first power supplier. An information processing apparatus for a power retailer,
Power usage acquisition means for acquiring the power usage per unit time for each consumer;
Detecting means for counting the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
Calculating means for calculating an electricity bill to be charged to the consumer according to a power consumption amount exceeding a second threshold set for each consumer;
Have

The second aspect relates to an information processing method executed by at least one computer.
The information processing method according to the second aspect is as follows:
Information processing device
A power is selectively supplied to a consumer from a plurality of power suppliers including a first power supplier that supplies power to the consumer and a second power supplier different from the first power supplier. Information processing equipment of a power retailer
Get power usage per unit time for each customer,
Aggregating the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, detecting that the aggregate value exceeds a predetermined first threshold,
In accordance with the amount of electric power used exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer, an electricity bill charged to the consumer is calculated.
Including that.

As another aspect of the present invention, there may be a program for causing at least one computer to execute the method of the second aspect, or a computer-readable recording medium recording such a program. May be. This recording medium includes a non-transitory tangible medium.
The computer program includes computer program code that, when executed by a computer, causes the computer to perform the information processing method on the information processing apparatus.

It should be noted that an arbitrary combination of the above-described components and a conversion of the expression of the present invention between a method, an apparatus, a system, a recording medium, a computer program, and the like are also effective as an aspect of the present invention.

The various components of the present invention do not necessarily have to be independent of each other. A plurality of components are formed as a single member, and a single component is formed of a plurality of members. It may be that a certain component is a part of another component, a part of a certain component overlaps with a part of another component, or the like.

In addition, although a plurality of procedures are described in order in the method and computer program of the present invention, the order of description does not limit the order in which the plurality of procedures are executed. For this reason, when the method and computer program of the present invention are implemented, the order of the plurality of procedures can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents.

Furthermore, the plurality of procedures of the method and computer program of the present invention are not limited to being executed at different timings. For this reason, another procedure may occur during the execution of a certain procedure, or some or all of the execution timing of a certain procedure and the execution timing of another procedure may overlap.

According to each aspect described above, it is possible to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program that can stably supply power.

The above-described object and other objects, features, and advantages will be further clarified by a preferred embodiment described below and the following drawings attached thereto.

It is a functional block diagram which shows logically the structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the whole image of the system regarding the demand and supply of electric power after electric power retail liberalization. It is a block diagram which shows notionally the structure of the system containing the information processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the computer which implement | achieves the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the meter-reading data storage part of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the electric power usage amount memory | storage part of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation | movement according to the change of the electric power usage per unit time totaled with the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the charge setting memory | storage part of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the charge amount memory | storage part of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the logical structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the surplus electric power information storage part of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the logical structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the logical structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st threshold value changed in the information processing apparatus of this embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the description will be omitted as appropriate.

(First embodiment)
The information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram logically showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 100 includes a first power supply source that supplies power to a consumer and a second power supply source that is different from the first power supply source (for example, other electric power companies, PV (Photovoltaics, solar It is an information processing apparatus of an electric power retailer that selectively supplies electric power from a plurality of electric power supply sources including photovoltaic power generation) and storage batteries to consumers.
The information processing apparatus 100 totals the power usage amount acquisition unit 102 that acquires the power usage amount per unit time for each consumer, and the power usage amounts per unit time of a plurality of consumers. The detection unit 104 that detects that the threshold value of 1 is exceeded, and the power usage that exceeds the second threshold value set for each consumer when it is detected that the total value of the power consumption exceeds the first threshold value And a calculation unit 106 that calculates an electricity bill charged to a consumer according to the amount.

The calculation unit 106, when the aggregate value, which is the power usage per unit time in a plurality of consumers, exceeds a predetermined first threshold, the excess for the customer's power usage exceeding the second threshold Calculate electricity charges.

In the present embodiment, the first power supply source that mainly supplies power to consumers is an IPP (Independent Power Producer) 20. The second power supply source is PPS1. In the present invention, the first power supply source may be a general electric power company (electric power company).
The unit time of the power usage amount acquired by the power usage amount acquisition unit 102 and the unit time of the total value calculated by the detection unit 104 may not be the same.
For example, in this embodiment, the power usage amount acquisition unit 102 acquires the power usage amount for 30 minutes. In addition, the detection unit 104 calculates, for example, the amount of power used per hour or per day.
The value acquired by the power usage amount acquisition unit 102 and the value calculated by the detection unit 104 are stored in the information storage unit 110.

Here, the first threshold value used by the detection unit 104 for detection and the second threshold value used by the calculation unit 106 for calculating the electricity bill of the consumer are different in units.
For example, the threshold set for each rate plan (the upper limit value of the amount of power used for the flat rate) is set as the second threshold for each consumer, and the second thresholds for all consumers to be aggregated are summed. The first threshold value used by the detection unit 104 can be obtained.

However, the amount of power consumed by the consumer varies from one consumer to another, and some consumers exceed the second threshold, and some consumers do not exceed the second threshold. Therefore, even if there is a consumer that exceeds the second threshold, the total power consumption of the excess is based on the sum of the difference between the power usage of the consumer that does not exceed the second threshold and the second threshold. It may be offset, and as a result, the electric power consumption of the entire consumer may not exceed the first threshold value.
Accordingly, the total value of the second threshold values of all the customers to be aggregated may be multiplied by a predetermined coefficient (for example, less than 1) to obtain the first threshold value. The coefficient may be set in accordance with statistical information such as a variation in the amount of power used by consumers in the aggregation target area and a distribution of bias.

Various methods for calculating the electricity bill in such a case are conceivable and exemplified below, but are not limited thereto.
(1) Since the power from the second power supply source is not used, even if the consumer's individual power usage exceeds the threshold (upper limit) of the rate plan, the excess fee is not charged.
(2) Even if the power from the second power supply source is not used, if the consumer's individual power usage exceeds the threshold (upper limit) of the rate plan, an excess fee corresponding to the excess will be charged . However, services such as discounting the unit price of excess charges from normal will be provided to customers.

Furthermore, as another method of obtaining the threshold value, the following may be performed. As the first threshold value used by the detection unit 104, a threshold value (the upper limit value of the power supply amount from the first power supply source) for the power consumption amount of the entire consumers to be aggregated may be set. Or you may obtain | require the 2nd threshold value used for calculation of an electricity bill of a consumer as a value per 1 settlement by dividing the 1st threshold value by the number of settlements of a consumer.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an overall view of a system related to power supply and demand after the liberalization of power retailing.
In addition, in each figure, it has abbreviate | omitted about the structure of the part which is not related to the essence of this invention, and is not showing in figure.

After the electricity retail liberalization, the power supply system will be divided into three major divisions: power generation division, transmission / distribution division, and retail division.
The power generation section generates power to be supplied to the customer 50. The power generation department includes general electric utilities (electric power companies) having power generation facilities such as a thermal power plant 22, IPP 20, and various power generation facilities such as renewable energy (shown as “renewable energy power plant 32” in the figure). Alternatively, a PPS 30 having a private power generation facility (not shown) (in the figure, the first PPS having a power generation facility such as the renewable energy power plant 32 is indicated as “PPS1”) is included. Further, when the customer 50 has a private power generation facility 52 (PV or storage battery) (indicated as “customer C” in the figure), even if surplus power is sold to the power company, IPP20 or PPS30. Good. The second PPS having no power generation facility is indicated as “PPS2”. In the example of the figure, IPP20, PPS1, and customer C correspond to the power generation department.

The power transmission department manages the power transmission / distribution network 40 including power transmission lines and distribution lines that connect power stations to consumers. The power transmission / distribution network 40 is operated by a general power transmission / distribution company (not shown).

The retail department proposes a price plan to the customer 50, makes a contract with the customer 50, and provides various services related to power supply. The retail sector may involve a power company or PPS 30 (PPS1 and PPS2). A business operator who does not have power generation facilities (PPS2) can also play the role of the retail sector. The retail department procures electric power equal to the electric power demand of the consumer 50 from the power generation department and supplies it to the consumer 50 (customers A to C).
In this embodiment, the consumer 50 includes a consumer A who is a general household, a large consumer B, and a consumer C having a private power generation facility 52 in an apartment house such as an apartment.

For example, the IPP 20 supplies the electric power generated at the thermal power plant 22 to each consumer 50 via the transmission / distribution network 40.
In the figure, only one IPP 20 is shown, but a plurality of IPPs 20 may be provided.

Furthermore, the PPS 30 purchases the electric power generated by the IPP 20 and supplies the purchased electric power to each consumer 50 via the transmission / distribution network 40. Alternatively, the PPS 30 may have a power generation facility (renewable energy power plant 32) such as renewable energy (PPS1), and the power purchased from the IPP 20 and the power generated by the power generation facility are supplied to each customer 50. The power may be supplied via the power transmission / distribution network 40. Further, the PPS 2 that does not have the power generation facility may procure electric power from the IPP 20 and the PPS 1 or the customer C, and supply it to each customer 50 via the power transmission / distribution network 40. Further, the configuration in which the PPS 30 includes the private power generation facility 52 is not excluded.

In the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 100 is assumed to be included in the PPS 2, but is not limited to this. The information processing apparatus 100 is connected to the information storage unit 110.
The PPS 2 in the retail department purchases electric power from the IPP 20, PPS 1, and the customer C, and supplies it to the customer 50 via the power transmission / distribution network 40.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram conceptually showing the structure of the system including the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 100 of the PPS 2 is connected to the server 24 of the IPP 20 and the server 34 of the PPS 1 via the network 9. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 is connected to an MDMS (Meter Data Management System) 26 of the electric power company via the network 7. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 is connected to a communication device such as a B route communication apparatus 12 and a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) 14 provided in a customer's house via the network 5.

Each network is not particularly limited, and is, for example, a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network). In each network, it is assumed that security is ensured by performing predetermined authentication procedures, encryption, and the like.
3 shows a configuration in which the server 24 of the IPP 20 and the server 34 of the PPS 1 are connected to the same network 9, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be connected to different networks.

1 acquires the power usage of each consumer 50 from the power meter or the smart meter 10 of each 50 customer's house.

When acquiring the amount of power used from an electric power company, first, the electric power company periodically collects meter reading data from the smart meter 10 provided at the home of the customer 50 and stores it in the MDMS 26. The power usage amount acquisition unit 102 receives the MDMS 26 from the network 7 and stores it in the information storage unit 110.

When acquiring power usage from 50 homes, first, the B-route communication device 12 or HEMS (Home Energy Management System) 14 installed in the 50 homes acquires meter reading data from the smart meter 10. To do. The power usage amount acquiring unit 102 receives meter reading data from the B route communication device 12 or the HEMS 14 via the network 5 and stores the data in the information storage unit 110.

In this specification, “acquisition” means that the device itself obtains data or information stored in another device or storage medium (active acquisition), for example, requests or inquires of another device. Receiving data, accessing and reading out other devices and storage media, etc., and inputting data or information output from other devices into the device (passive acquisition), for example, distribution (or , Transmission, push notification, etc.) and / or receiving received data or information. It also includes selecting and acquiring from received data or information, or selecting and receiving distributed data or information.

The smart meter 10 is supplied to the customer 50 from the electric power company. The smart meter 10 includes a watt-hour meter (not shown), and measures the amount of power consumed by the customer 50 through the power transmission / distribution network 40. The meter reading data measured by the watt-hour meter is periodically transmitted from the smart meter 10 to the MDMS 26 of the power company via the network 3 (for example, every 30 minutes).

The meter-reading data is not limited. For example, at least one of the instantaneous power consumption value and the power consumption integrated value for a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes), and the time at which each value is measured (or calculated) is shown. Contains time information.

The communication path through which the smart meter 10 transmits meter reading data to the MDMS 26 of the electric power company is called “A route”. The communication method for the A route is not particularly limited, and for example, a specific low-power radio system using the 920 MHz band or a mobile phone communication system such as 3G (3rd Generation) or LTE (Long Terminal Term Evolution) can be used.

The B route communication device 12 acquires meter reading data from the smart meter 10 and transmits it to the server of the PPS 30 (for example, the information processing device 100). The communication path between the smart meter 10 and the B route communication device 12 is called “B route”. The communication method of the B route is not particularly limited. For example, a specific low-power wireless method using the 920 MHz band, for example, a communication method based on a communication standard such as Wi-SUN, or IEEE802. A communication system of a wireless communication standard operating on 15.4 can be used. The B route establishes connection after performing a predetermined authentication procedure in order to ensure security.

The B route communication device 12 transmits the meter reading data acquired from the smart meter 10 to a server (not shown) of the PPS 30. The communication method between the B route communication device 12 and the PPS 30 is not particularly limited. For example, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) (so-called Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi, WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access), 3G, or LTE A wireless communication system such as can be used.
The B route communication device 12 establishes a connection to the network 5 after ensuring security by a predetermined authentication procedure and a predetermined encryption process.

The HEMS 14 can also employ the same communication method as the B route communication device 12.
The HEMS 14 can further communicate with the PV 16, the storage battery 18, and household appliances and distribution boards (not shown), but detailed description thereof is omitted. The customer C has the PV 16 and the storage battery 18, and the HEMS 14 can acquire information such as the power generation amount of the PV 16 and the storage capacity of the storage battery 18 and transmit it to the information processing apparatus 100.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a computer 80 that implements the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
The computer 80 of this embodiment includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 82, a memory 84, a program 90 that realizes the components shown in FIG. 2 loaded in the memory 84, a storage 85 that stores the program 90, an I / O (Input / Output) 86 and a network connection interface (communication I / F 87).

The CPU 82, the memory 84, the storage 85, the I / O 86, and the communication I / F 87 are connected to each other via the bus 89, and the CPU 82 controls the entire information processing apparatus 100. However, the method of connecting the CPUs 82 and the like is not limited to bus connection.

The memory 84 is a memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory). The storage 85 is a storage device such as a hard disk, an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a memory card.

The storage 85 may be a memory such as a RAM or a ROM. The storage 85 may be provided inside the computer 80 or may be provided outside the computer 80 and connected to the computer 80 by wire or wireless as long as the computer 80 is accessible. Alternatively, the computer 80 may be detachably provided.

The CPU 82 reads out the program 90 stored in the storage 85 to the memory 84 and executes it, thereby realizing each function of each unit of the information processing apparatus 100 in FIG.

The I / O 86 performs input / output control of data and control signals between the computer 80 and other input / output devices. The other input / output devices include, for example, an input device (not shown) such as a keyboard, a touch panel, a mouse, and a microphone connected to the computer 80, and an output device (not shown) such as a display, a printer, and a speaker, These input / output devices and the interface of the computer 80 are included. Further, the I / O 86 may perform data input / output control with a reading or writing device (not shown) of another recording medium.

The communication I / F 87 is a network connection interface for performing communication between the computer 80 and an external device. The communication I / F 87 may be a network interface for connecting to a wired line or a network interface for connecting to a wireless line. For example, the computer 80 that implements the information processing apparatus 100 is connected to the B route communication apparatus 12 via the network 5 by the communication I / F 87, or is connected to the MDMS 26 of the electric power company via the network 7.

1 is realized by any combination of hardware and software of the computer 80 in FIG. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that there are various modifications to the implementation method and apparatus. The functional block diagram showing the information processing apparatus of each embodiment described below shows a block of logical functional units, not a configuration of hardware units.

The information processing apparatus 100 may be configured by a plurality of computers 80 or may be realized by a virtual server. In the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 100 will be described as a PPS2 server apparatus. As another example, the information processing apparatus 100 may be realized by an IPP20 or PPS1 server apparatus. Alternatively, the information processing apparatus 100 may be realized by a server apparatus of another service provider.

In the information processing apparatus 100, the power usage amount acquisition unit 102 stores information on the power usage amount acquired from the MDMS 26 of the power company or the B route communication device 12 of the customer 50 in the information storage unit 110. The information storage unit 110 includes, for example, a meter reading data storage unit 112, a power usage amount storage unit 114, a fee setting storage unit 116, and a billed amount storage unit 118.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the meter reading data storage unit 112 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
The meter-reading data storage unit 112 stores meter-reading data for each customer acquired by the power consumption acquisition unit 102 in association with the time information.

The detecting unit 104 aggregates the power usage of the plurality of consumers acquired by the power usage acquisition unit 102, and calculates a total value indicating the power usage per unit time of the plurality of consumers as a whole. In addition, the whole consumer does not mean all the consumers, but also includes the meaning of all of a plurality of consumers in a predetermined target area.

The aggregate value is calculated as a value per unit time within a predetermined period. For example, the power consumption per hour of the day, the power consumption per day of the month, and the power usage per month of the year At least one value such as an amount can be used. In this embodiment, it is set as the electric power consumption per day.
Furthermore, the detection unit 104 obtains a power usage amount that exceeds the first threshold. In this embodiment, the detection unit 104 calculates the total daily power usage amount exceeding the first threshold in the daily power usage amount.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the power usage amount storage unit 114 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
The power usage amount storage unit 114 includes at least a total value of power usage amounts of a plurality of consumers per unit time calculated by the detection unit 104. In the example of the figure, for example, a plurality of total values for each time (1 o'clock, 2 o'clock, etc.) are associated with the time and stored for each day. The total daily power usage amount exceeding the first threshold may be further associated and stored in the power usage storage unit 114.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an operation according to a change in power usage per unit time collected by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, the power consumption per unit time (in the figure, the power usage per hour (kWh)) varies with time.
The detection unit 104 detects whether or not the total value of the power consumption up to the present time exceeds a predetermined first threshold value (broken line in FIG. 7A). Or the detection part 104 detects whether the total value of the power usage amount estimated from now on exceeds the 1st threshold value based on the total value of the power usage amount until now.

The first threshold can be set for each different unit time described above. In addition, the first threshold value may be set to a different value for each predetermined area. Different first threshold values may be set according to the charge plan.

When the amount of power used per unit time (every hour) is less than the first threshold, the PPS 2 uses the first power supply source (for example, the IPP 20 to supply power to the consumer, “A” in FIG. Buy from "Power".
When the amount of power used per unit time (every hour) is equal to or greater than the first threshold, the PPS 2 is the second power supply source (for example, PPS 1) for the portion of the power supplied to the consumer that exceeds the first threshold. , Indicated as “B power” in FIG. 7B).

The calculation unit 106 calculates the electricity bill charged to the consumer according to the power usage amount of the consumer exceeding the second threshold (here, the total value of the excess power usage per month).
The electricity charge includes a fixed charge and an excess charge. The flat fee is a fee paid to the first power supply source (A power) for the amount of power used less than the second threshold. The excess charge is a charge paid to the second power supply source (B power) for the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold.

* There are various ways to set the upper limit (second threshold) of power usage for flat-rate charges. For example, it is possible to set based on history information of the past power supply amount (for example, the total of all consumers of the target rate plan). The largest value may be used as the second threshold value for each hour in the amount of power used for each hour of a certain day. Or it is good also considering the largest value as the 2nd threshold value for every day in the electric power consumption for every day of a certain January. Or it is good also considering the largest value in the monthly electric power consumption of a certain one year as the 2nd threshold value for every month.

Alternatively, an average value of power consumption per hour on a certain day may be set as the second threshold value per hour. Similarly, the average value of the power consumption for each day in January may be set as the second threshold value for each day. Or it is good also considering the average value of the electric power consumption for every month of a certain one year as a 2nd threshold value for every month.

Alternatively, the second threshold may be set based on the actual power supply amount or schedule of the first power supply source.

Also, a second threshold may be set for each consumer, and when the number of times exceeding the second threshold increases, the excess charge of the consumer may be increased. The calculation unit 106 counts the number of times that exceeds the second threshold set for each consumer for each consumer, and calculates the electricity bill using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the number of times.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the fee setting storage unit 116 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
In the fee setting storage unit 116, for each fee plan, the amount of the flat fee, the second threshold value, and the unit price of the excess fee are stored in association with each other.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the charge amount storage unit 118 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
The billed amount storage unit 118 includes at least a contracted fee plan ID, a power usage amount for each month, and a billed amount for the month for each customer. Here, it is preferable to obtain an official value from the IPP 20 and store it in the billing amount storage unit 118 for each month's power consumption used for calculating the billing amount of the electricity bill. However, a configuration in which the power usage amount of the consumer for each month is calculated based on the power usage amount (meter reading data) of the consumer in the meter-reading data storage unit 112 and stored in the bill storage unit 118 is not excluded.

In addition, the bill amount storage unit 118 further includes an excess power consumption exceeding the second threshold for each month, an electricity charge corresponding to the excess, and a fixed charge corresponding to the customer's charge plan. But you can.

The calculation unit 106 reads the second threshold value corresponding to the customer's rate plan, the flat rate fee, and the unit price of the excess fee from the fee setting storage unit 116, and exceeds the second threshold value from the monthly power usage. The amount of electricity used is calculated and stored in the bill storage unit 118. Furthermore, an electricity charge and a fixed charge corresponding to the excess are calculated and stored in the bill amount storage unit 118.
Further, the calculation unit 106 adds the excess electricity bill and the flat fee, calculates the billed amount for each month, and stores it in the billed amount storage unit 118.

Each function of each unit in FIG. 1 of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is realized by the CPU 82 of the computer 80 in FIG. 4 reading the program 90 stored in the storage 85 into the memory 84 and executing it. .
The computer program 90 according to the present embodiment is a procedure for acquiring a power usage amount per unit time in a computer 80 for realizing the information processing apparatus 100, and a power usage amount per unit time of a plurality of consumers. , And a procedure for detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold, and when it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the power usage exceeding the second threshold Accordingly, it is described to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity bill charged to a consumer.

Furthermore, the computer program 90 according to the present embodiment, when the aggregate value, which is the amount of power used per unit time in a plurality of consumers, exceeds a predetermined first threshold, the power of the consumers exceeding the second threshold It is described that the computer 80 is caused to execute a procedure for calculating the excess electricity bill with respect to the usage amount.

The computer program 90 of the present embodiment may be recorded on a recording medium readable by the computer 80. The recording medium is not particularly limited, and various forms can be considered. The program 90 may be loaded from a recording medium into the memory 84 of the computer 80, or may be downloaded to the computer 80 through a network and loaded into the memory 84.

The recording medium for recording the computer program 90 includes a medium that can be used by the non-transitory tangible computer 80, and a program code that can be read by the computer 80 is embedded in the medium. When the computer program 90 is executed on the computer 80, the computer 80 is caused to execute the following information processing method for realizing the information processing apparatus 100.

The information processing method of the information processing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described below.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
The information processing method according to the embodiment of the present invention is an information processing method of the information processing apparatus 100, and is an information processing method executed by the computer 80 that implements the information processing apparatus 100.
In the information processing method of the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires the power usage per unit time for each consumer (step S101), and totals the power usage per unit time of a plurality of consumers ( Step S103), detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold value (YES in Step S105), and calculating an electricity bill charged to a consumer according to the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold value (Step S103) S107).

The calculation unit 106, when the aggregate value that is the power consumption per unit time in a plurality of consumers exceeds a predetermined first threshold (YES in step S105), the consumer exceeding the second threshold An excess electricity bill for the amount of power used is calculated (step S107).

A more detailed operation procedure of the information processing apparatus 100 will be described below.
First, the power usage amount acquisition unit 102 acquires the power usage amount per unit time (for example, a value for 30 minutes) from the B route communication device 12 for each consumer via the network 7 and stores it in the meter reading data storage unit 112. (Step S101).
In addition, you may acquire electric power consumption from an electric power company via A route from a smart meter.

And the detection part 104 totals the electric power usage per unit time (for example, per hour) of a some consumer, and memorize | stores it in the electric power usage memory part 114 (step S103).
And the detection part 104 determines whether the total value of each time exceeds a predetermined 1st threshold value (step S105). The detection unit 104 may determine whether at least one of the total value up to now or the total value obtained from the current value and the past history exceeds the first threshold value.

As described above, for example, the second threshold value of each customer is acquired from the second threshold value set for each rate plan in FIG. 8, and the threshold values of all the target customers are totaled, and the detection unit 104 The first threshold value to be used can be determined. In step S105, the detection unit 104 performs a determination process using the first threshold value. In step S107, which will be described later, the calculation unit 106 performs an electricity bill calculation process using the second threshold value.

In the present embodiment, when the aggregate value, which is the amount of power used per unit time in a plurality of consumers, exceeds a predetermined first threshold (YES in step S105), the calculation unit 106 exceeds the second threshold. An excess electricity bill for the power consumption of the consumer is calculated (step S107).

That is, when it is detected that the total value exceeds the first threshold value (YES in step S105), the calculation unit 106 uses the power usage amount that exceeds the second threshold value among the monthly power usage amounts of each consumer. An excess electricity charge is calculated, added to the fixed charge, an electricity charge charged to the consumer is calculated, and stored in the charge storage unit 118 (step S107). When it is not detected that the total value exceeds the first threshold value (NO in step S105), the calculation unit 106 sets the electric charge to be charged to each consumer as a fixed charge determined in advance in the charge plan, and a charged amount storage unit It memorize | stores in 118 (step S109).

Even if the aggregate value does not exceed the first threshold value (total threshold value), if the power usage amount of each individual consumer exceeds the second threshold value, the excess amount for the power usage value exceeding the second threshold value May be calculated and added to the flat-rate charge to calculate the electricity charge charged to the consumer.

As described above, in the information processing apparatus 100 of this embodiment, the power usage amount acquisition unit 102 acquires the power usage amount per unit time of each consumer. And it is detected by the detection part 104 that the total value of the electric power consumption per unit time of a some consumer exceeds a 1st threshold value. And when the total value which is the electric power consumption per unit time in a plurality of consumers exceeds a predetermined first threshold, the calculation unit 106 causes the electric power usage exceeding the second threshold to exceed the electric power consumption of the consumers The electricity bill for the minute is calculated.

As described above, according to the information processing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, since the power usage amount of the entire consumer exceeds the first threshold value, the second power source is different from the first power supply source that mainly procures power. Even when excess power is procured from a power supply source, the customer can be billed for electricity charges corresponding to the excess. As a result, the retailer can secure the second power supply source stably because the funding source for the procurement can be secured even when the power supplied from the first power supply source is exceeded. This has the effect that power can be stably supplied to consumers.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, an information processing apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing a logical configuration of the information processing apparatus 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 200 of the present embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in that it has a configuration for calculating an electricity bill according to the surplus power amount of the second power supply source.

The information processing apparatus 200 according to the present embodiment includes a power usage amount acquisition unit 102, a detection unit 104, a calculation unit 206, and a surplus power acquisition unit 202. The power usage amount acquisition unit 102 and the detection unit 104 are the same as those of the information processing apparatus 100 of the above embodiment in FIG.

Further, the information processing apparatus 200 of the present embodiment is connected to the information storage unit 210 so as to be accessible. The information storage unit 210 may be included in the information processing apparatus 200. The information storage unit 210 includes a meter reading data storage unit 112, a power usage amount storage unit 114, a charge setting storage unit 116, and a billed amount storage unit 118 similar to the information storage unit 110 of the above embodiment.

Each component of this embodiment can be combined with the configuration of the information processing apparatus of another embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the surplus power acquisition unit 202 acquires the surplus power amount of the second power supply source.
The calculation unit 206 calculates an electricity bill for the power consumption exceeding the second threshold by using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the surplus power amount of the second power supply source.

In the present embodiment, the second power supply source (PPS1) has a renewable energy power plant 32. For example, when the renewable energy power plant 32 is a solar power generation facility, the amount of power generated depends on the weather and is not stable. If the amount of power generation is excessive and there is surplus power, PPS1 wants to sell power if possible. Therefore, the second power supply source (PPS1) provides the retailer with information on the amount of surplus power, and sells power at a lower price than usual.

In the present embodiment, the surplus power acquisition unit 202 acquires the surplus power amount from the server 34 of the PPS 1 via the network 9.
In this embodiment, the unit price of the excess charge is set lower as the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is larger. The calculation unit 206 calculates the electricity bill using the unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is larger.

When the second power supply source has a storage battery facility (not shown) that stores the power generated by the renewable energy power plant 32, the surplus power acquisition unit 202 stores the battery capacity (SOC: StateＳＯOf) of the storage battery. Charge) may be acquired as the surplus electric energy. In addition, it is possible that the second power supplier rents a storage battery shared by a housing complex such as an apartment, a transmission / distribution company, or a storage company owned by a retailer such as PPS. 202 may acquire information on these rented storage batteries as information on the surplus power amount of the second power supply source.

For example, when the SOC is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the unit price of the electricity charge may be reduced, and when the SOC is less than the predetermined value, the unit price of the electricity charge may be set higher. The calculation unit 206 calculates the electricity charge of the consumer based on the unit price of the electricity charge that changes according to the SOC.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure of the surplus power information storage unit 212 of the information processing apparatus 200 according to the present embodiment.
The surplus power information storage unit 212 stores, for example, information on the unit price of the electricity rate determined according to the surplus power amount determined for each predetermined time period. The unit price can be determined for each predetermined range of surplus power. For example, if the unit price is less than 1 million kWh, the unit price is a yen, if it is more than 1 million kWh and less than 3 million kWh, the unit price is b yen, and if it is more than 3 million kWh, the unit price is c yen (not shown). it can. Here, a circle> b circle> c circle.

Further, the calculation unit 206 may calculate the electricity rate using the unit price of the excess fee set based on the time zone in which the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is generated. That is, the unit price may change depending on the time zone in which the surplus power is generated. The unit price may be set for each time zone such as daytime, nighttime, and other times. These pieces of information are provided in advance from the PPS 1 to the information processing apparatus 200 and stored in the surplus power information storage unit 212. Alternatively, when the surplus power acquisition unit 202 acquires the surplus power amount, the unit price information corresponding to the surplus power amount may be acquired from the PPS 1 and stored in the surplus power information storage unit 212.

Each function of each unit in FIG. 11 of the information processing apparatus 200 according to the present embodiment is realized by the CPU 82 of the computer 80 in FIG. 4 reading the program 90 stored in the storage 85 into the memory 84 and executing it. .
The computer program 90 according to the present embodiment is a procedure for acquiring a power usage amount per unit time in a computer 80 for realizing the information processing apparatus 200, and a power usage amount per unit time of a plurality of consumers. , And a procedure for detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold, a procedure for obtaining a surplus power amount of a second power supply source, and a power usage exceeding a second threshold set for each consumer In accordance with the amount, it is described that the procedure for calculating the electricity bill charged to the consumer is executed, and in the procedure for calculating the electricity bill, the second power consumption amount exceeding the second threshold is It is described that the procedure for calculating the electricity charge is executed using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the surplus power amount of the power supply source.

An information processing method of the information processing apparatus 200 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described below.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the information processing apparatus 200 according to the present embodiment.
The information processing method according to the embodiment of the present invention is an information processing method of the information processing apparatus 200, and is an information processing method executed by the computer 80 that implements the information processing apparatus 200.
In the information processing method of this embodiment, the information processing apparatus 200 includes steps S101, S103, S105, and S109 similar to the flowchart of FIG. 10 of the information processing apparatus 100 of the above embodiment. The surplus power amount of the second power supply source is acquired (step S201), and the power usage exceeding the second threshold is calculated when calculating the electricity bill charged to the consumer according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold For the amount, an electricity rate is calculated using an excess rate that changes according to the surplus amount of power of the second power supply source (step S203).

As described above, in the information processing apparatus 200 according to this embodiment, the surplus power acquisition unit 202 acquires the surplus power amount of the second power supply source. Then, when the electricity bill is calculated according to the power consumption exceeding the second threshold by the calculation unit 206, the power usage exceeding the second threshold is determined according to the surplus power of the second power supply source. Electricity charges are calculated using the unit price of the excess charges that change.

In other words, by changing the unit price according to the surplus amount of power from the second power supply source, if the surplus amount is large, the unit price is reduced to make it easier to sell, or if the surplus amount is small, the unit price is increased. It can be difficult to sell. By increasing the unit price when the surplus amount is small, there is a high possibility that the customer will save electricity and reduce the amount of power used.

As described above, according to the information processing apparatus 200 of the present embodiment, the unit price of the excess charge is increased or decreased according to the surplus power amount of the second power supply source. There is an effect that it is possible to promote power saving, reduce power demand, and enable stable power supply.

(Third embodiment)
Next, an information processing apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing a logical configuration of the information processing apparatus 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in that it has a configuration in which a power supply request is made to the second power supply source.

The information processing apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment includes a power usage amount acquisition unit 102, a detection unit 104, a calculation unit 106, and a request unit 302. The power usage amount acquisition unit 102, the detection unit 104, and the calculation unit 106 of the present embodiment are the same as the information processing apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 of the above embodiment.

The information processing apparatus 300 of this embodiment is connected to the information storage unit 310 so as to be accessible. The information storage unit 310 may be included in the information processing apparatus 300. The information storage unit 310 includes a meter reading data storage unit 112, a power usage amount storage unit 114, a charge setting storage unit 116, and a billed amount storage unit 118 similar to the information storage unit 110 of the above embodiment. Furthermore, the information storage unit 310 may include a surplus power information storage unit 212 similar to the information storage unit 210 of the above embodiment.

Each component of the present embodiment can be combined with the configuration of an information processing apparatus of another embodiment described later.

When it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold, the request unit 302 makes a power supply request to the second power supply source (for example, PPS1) as power to be supplied to each home.

Specifically, the request unit 302 makes a request to the second power supply source (PPS1) when the aggregate value of the power usage amount in a plurality of consumers exceeds the first threshold value. The request unit 302 (information processing apparatus) transmits a power supply request to the PPS 1 via the network 9 (FIG. 3). The power supply request can include, for example, information such as a period during which power is required or a necessary power supply amount.
According to this configuration, when the power usage exceeds the first threshold value, power can be procured not only from the first power supply source (IPP) but also from the second power supply source (PPS1).

When there are a plurality of second power supply sources, various methods of selecting the power supply source can be considered. For example, a power supply request is transmitted to all of the plurality of second power supply sources, information on the amount of power that can be supplied, a period, and an electricity charge is acquired from the power supply sources that meet the request, and the request level is set. At least one power supply source to be satisfied may be selected.
Alternatively, information on the amount of power that can be supplied by each second power supply source, the period, and the electricity rate information is acquired in advance, and at least one power supply source that satisfies the required level is selected, and power is supplied to the selected power supply source. A supply request may be transmitted.

As described above, in the information processing apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment, when the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the request unit 302 transmits a power supply request to the second power supply source. Thereby, according to the information processing apparatus 300 of the present embodiment, when the amount of power used by the entire consumer increases and a power shortage of the first power supply source is predicted, the power supply from the second power supply source As a result, it is possible to stably supply power.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, an information processing apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
FIG. 15 is a functional block diagram showing a logical configuration of the information processing apparatus 400 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 400 according to the present embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment in that the predetermined first threshold is changed according to the amount of power used.

The information processing apparatus 400 of the present embodiment includes a power usage amount acquisition unit 102, a detection unit 404, a calculation unit 106, and a change unit 402. In the present embodiment, the power usage amount acquisition unit 102 and the calculation unit 106 are the same as the information processing apparatus 100 in FIG. 1 of the above embodiment.

The information processing apparatus 400 of this embodiment is connected to the information storage unit 410 so as to be accessible. The information storage unit 410 may be included in the information processing apparatus 400. The information storage unit 410 includes a meter reading data storage unit 112, a power usage amount storage unit 114, a charge setting storage unit 116, and a billed amount storage unit 118 similar to the information storage unit 110 of the above embodiment. Furthermore, the information storage unit 410 may include information similar to the surplus power information storage unit 212 or the information storage unit 310 similar to the information storage unit 210 of the above embodiment.

The changing unit 402 is at least one of the total value of the power usage amount detected by the detection unit 404 and exceeding the first threshold value, and the time when the total value of the power usage amount exceeds the first threshold value. Based on one, the predetermined first threshold is changed.
The detection unit 404 uses the changed predetermined first threshold value.

For example, the changing unit 402 changes the first threshold value to a smaller value when the time when the first threshold value is exceeded is a predetermined value or more, or when the total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold value is a predetermined value or more. Alternatively, the first threshold value is set to a predetermined ratio or smaller in steps as the time exceeding the first threshold value is longer or the total value exceeding the first threshold value is larger.

Here, the method of changing the first threshold value to a small value includes at least one of the following.
(A) A plurality of first threshold values (for example, A1>A2>A3> 0) according to conditions (time exceeding the first threshold value, power consumption amount exceeding the total value exceeding the first threshold value, etc.) Is set in advance, and the first threshold is changed to A1, A2, A3, etc. according to the conditions. Here, the smaller the first threshold value is set, the longer the time exceeding the first threshold value or the larger the value of the total value exceeding the first threshold value is.
(B) A predetermined value is subtracted from the first threshold value.
First threshold = first threshold before change (AkWh) −predetermined value (BkWh) (1)
Here, A>B> 0.
(B1) Predetermined values according to conditions (time exceeding the first threshold (T1 <T2 <T3), power consumption (M1 <M2 <M3) exceeding the first threshold, etc.) A plurality of (B1 <B2 <B3) are determined in advance, and are used in equation (1) depending on conditions. Here, as the time exceeding the first threshold is longer, or as the value of the total value exceeding the first threshold is larger, a larger predetermined value is set, so the first threshold is smaller.
(B2) A unit amount (for example, a unit amount of power consumption corresponding to an excess of a predetermined value (CkWh / h) per unit time (for example, one hour) exceeding the first threshold or an aggregate value exceeding the first threshold (for example, A predetermined value (DkWh / 100 kWh) per 100 kWh) is determined in advance, and the predetermined value is calculated according to the time or excess power usage.
Predetermined value (BkWh) = C × time exceeding first threshold value (2)
Or
Predetermined value (BkWh) = D × excess power consumption amount (3)
(B3) In order to set the first threshold value stepwise at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 30 minutes) for a predetermined period (for example, 2 hours), set or calculated in (b1) or (b2) above The predetermined value is gradually changed in a predetermined period / predetermined time (for example, 2 hours / 0.5 hours = 4) times. For example, when the predetermined value is 200 kWh, the value is subtracted from the first threshold value by dividing into 50 kWh four times. The predetermined value may not be equally divided by the number of changes, and the change time may not be equally spaced, and the setting based on a correspondence table of a period, change time, and a predetermined value (or change amount) or a predetermined function However, it is not limited to the above method.
(C) Multiply the first threshold by a coefficient less than 1.
First threshold = first threshold before change (AkWh) × coefficient (4)
Here, the coefficient is a positive number less than 1, for example, 0.98.
(C1) A plurality of coefficients corresponding to the conditions (for example, e1 (0.98)> e2 (0.96)> e3 (0.94)> 0) are determined in advance, and the expression (4 ). Here, as the time exceeding the first threshold is longer or the value of the total value exceeding the first threshold is larger, the smaller coefficient is set, so the first threshold becomes smaller.
(C2) A value (for example, unit time (for example, unit time (for example, 0.98)) from the initial value of the coefficient (for example, 0.98), for a time exceeding the first threshold or an excess of the aggregate value exceeding the first threshold Subtracting 0.02 per hour) or a unit amount of power consumption (for example, 0.03 per 100 kWh), the coefficient used in equation (4) is obtained.
(C3) In order to set the first threshold value stepwise at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 30 minutes) for a predetermined period (for example, 2 hours), set or calculated in the above (c1) or (c2) The plurality of coefficients thus obtained are divided into a predetermined period / predetermined time (for example, 2 hours / 0.5 hours = 4) times and used for the calculation in sequence. For example, when the coefficient is 0.90 (initial value 0.98), the coefficient is obtained by subtracting 0.92 from 0.08 in four steps (0.96, 0.94, 0.92, 0 .90), the first threshold value is multiplied. The subtraction amount of the coefficient may not be equally divided by the number of changes, and the change time may not be equally spaced, and is based on a correspondence table of period, change time and coefficient (or subtraction amount) or a predetermined function. It may be set and is not limited to the above method.

It should be noted that other conditions described later (the number of times the power consumption per unit time exceeds the first threshold, the total value of the power usage per unit time exceeding the first threshold, etc.) are the same in the same manner. One threshold can be calculated. Also, a method of changing the first threshold value described later to a large value is a method of adding a predetermined value to the first threshold value instead of subtracting it using a predetermined value or coefficient set in the same manner, or the first Instead of multiplying the threshold by a coefficient less than 1, it can be realized by a method of multiplying one or more coefficients (for example, 1.02).

The flat fee when the first threshold is changed may be changed according to the first threshold (for example, when the first threshold is reduced (when the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or, for example, , A3 may be set to a predetermined value such as A3), the flat fee is also reduced, and the first threshold is increased (when the first threshold is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, or for example, It may be set to a predesignated value such as A1, etc.) may be left as it is, for example, by increasing the flat fee. It is preferable to determine in advance how to set a charge when contracting with a consumer. It is preferable to include rate setting details in the rate plan.

A predetermined value used for determining the time exceeding the first threshold (for example, 3 hours per day), and a predetermined value used for determining the total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold (for example, 50 per day) 10,000 kWh), a change value of the first threshold value (a to bkWh), or a predetermined ratio for changing the first threshold value (for example, lowering the first threshold value by dkWh every hour, etc.) 410 is stored.

Here, the time exceeding the first threshold may be either a continuous time or a total time within a predetermined period. As the number of times the power usage amount per unit time exceeds the first threshold value, the first threshold value may be set smaller at a predetermined rate or stepwise.
Further, the first threshold value may be set at a predetermined rate or smaller in steps as the total value of the power consumption per unit time exceeding the first threshold value is larger.

In this example, the power usage amount from the second power supply source is reduced by lowering the first threshold value as the time over which the power usage amount exceeds the first threshold value is long and the aggregate value of the power usage amount exceeding the first threshold value increases. The supply of can be increased.

Moreover, the change part 402 may change a 1st threshold value according to the electric power supply amount in a 1st electric power supply source.
For example, when the power supply amount at the first power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the first power supply source is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the first threshold value is changed to be high. To do. Information indicating the power supply amount at the first power supply source can be acquired from the server 24 of the IPP 20 in FIG.
Alternatively, the changing unit 402 may determine that the power supply amount of the first power supply source is small by receiving a demand response distributed from the first power supply source or the like.

As a result, when the power supply amount of the first power supply source is tight, the power supply from the second power supply source has a surplus in power supply amount compared to the first power supply source. By increasing the amount, the power supply can be stabilized.

Also, when the first power supply source has more power supply capacity than the second power supply source, or when the power supply amount of the second power supply source is small or unstable. Detecting that, the first threshold value may be set high, the power supply from the second power supply source may be reduced, and the power supply amount from the first power supply source may be increased.

Specifically, the changing unit 402 determines that the time when the power usage exceeds the first threshold is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and the total value of the power usage exceeding the first threshold is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. The threshold value may be changed to a higher value. Furthermore, the first threshold value may be set to be higher at a predetermined rate or stepwise as the time exceeding the first threshold value is longer or as the total value exceeding the first threshold value is larger.

In this example, the time from which the power usage exceeds the first threshold is long, and the power consumption from the second power supply source is increased by increasing the first threshold as the aggregate value of the power usage exceeding the first threshold increases. The supply of can be reduced. For example, when the power supply amount of the second power supply source is not stable, the power supply amount from the first power supply source having a margin in the power supply amount compared to the second power supply amount is increased. Thus, the overall power supply can be stabilized.

The determination method that the first power supply source has more power supply capacity than the second power supply source is, for example, that the power supply amount of the first power supply source is the power of the second power supply source. The difference (or ratio) between the power supply amount of the first power supply source and the power supply amount of the second power supply source and the maximum value of each power supply amount when the value exceeds the supply amount by a predetermined value or more. ) And the case where the difference (or ratio) is larger in the first power supply source is exemplified, but is not limited thereto.

The determination that the power supply amount of the second power supply source is not stable is, for example, (d1) when the power supply amount of the second power supply source is less than a predetermined reference value (d2) predetermined Examples include the case where the fluctuation rate or fluctuation amount of the power supply amount of the second supply amount per hour exceeds the reference value, or the state of (d1) or (d2) continues for a predetermined period or longer. However, it is not limited to these.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the first threshold value changed in the information processing apparatus 400 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 16A shows an example in which power is supplied from the B power when the power usage amount per unit time exceeds the first threshold value a.
FIG. 16B shows an example in which power is supplied from B power when the power consumption per unit time exceeds the first threshold value b using the first threshold value b lower than the first threshold value a. Yes.

In FIG. 16 (b) using the first threshold value b, it can be seen that the time for receiving power supply from the B power is longer than in the case of FIG. 16 (a) using the first threshold value a.

In addition, the changing unit 402 changes the first threshold value when the time when the first threshold value is exceeded is a predetermined value or more or the power usage amount exceeding the first threshold value is a predetermined value or more in a predetermined time zone. Other than the time zone, the first threshold value may not be changed.

Further, the changing unit 402 can also perform a process of returning the changed first threshold value under a predetermined condition. For example, when the determination is made using the first threshold value before the change and the time when the first threshold value is exceeded is less than a predetermined value, or the total value of power consumption exceeding the first threshold value is less than the predetermined value, One threshold value may be restored. Alternatively, the administrator of the information processing apparatus 400 may perform an operation of resetting the first threshold value, accept the operation, and return the first threshold value to the original value.

In the information processing apparatus 400 according to the present embodiment, the first threshold is changed according to the time exceeding the first threshold and the total value of the power usage exceeding the first threshold detected by the changing unit 402. Then, the first threshold value after the change is used by the detection unit 404.

As described above, according to the information processing apparatus 400 of the present embodiment, the first time when the power usage exceeds the first threshold is long, or when the total value of the power usage exceeding the first threshold is large. By changing the threshold value, the ratio of the power supply source can be changed to an appropriate value. Since it is possible to increase power procurement from either the first power supply source or the second power supply source that has a sufficient power supply amount, stable power supply can be performed.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, these are the illustrations of this invention, Various structures other than the above are also employable.
For example, if any of the calculation unit 106 and the calculation unit 206 of the above embodiment uses a renewable energy solar power generation facility or a storage battery, the second power supply source (PPS1) The electricity charge is calculated using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the amount of power generated or the SOC of the storage battery.
In this embodiment, the PV power generation amount and the SOC include the current value or the latest predicted value.

Alternatively, when the information processing apparatus receives power supply from the customer C having the PV 16 and the storage battery 18 as the private power generation facility 52, for example, the power generation amount of the PV 16 of the customer C or the SOC of the storage battery 18 is acquired from the HEMS 14. Then, the unit price of the excess charge may be changed based on the acquired value to calculate the electricity charge.

As an example, when the PV power generation amount or SOC is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the unit price of the excess charge can be reduced, and when the PV power generation amount or SOC is less than the predetermined value, the unit price of the excess charge can be set higher.

Alternatively, the unit price of the excess charge may be set according to the charging / discharging behavior of the storage battery. For example, if there are many storage batteries that are being charged, the amount of power that can be supplied is small, so the charge is set high, and if there are few storage batteries that are being charged, the amount of power that can be supplied is large. You may set a low price.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the structure which receives electric power supply mainly from 1st electric power supply sources, such as IPP20, and receives electric power supply from 2nd electric power supply sources, such as PPS30, when a power usage amount exceeds a 1st threshold value. Explained.
In another embodiment, the information processing apparatus may be an information processing apparatus of a power retailer that selectively supplies power from a plurality of power supply sources, for example, IPP 20, PPS 30, and customer C to the consumer. Good.
The information processing apparatus includes a power usage amount acquisition unit 102, a detection unit 104, and a calculation unit 106 that are the same as those of the information processing apparatus 100 of the above embodiment. Or you may have the structure similar to the information processing apparatus of other said embodiment.

In this configuration, for example, a first threshold value individually set for each of a plurality of power supply sources may be prepared, and the detection unit 104 may detect that the first threshold value is exceeded for each power supply source. When the power usage amount exceeds the first threshold value for each first threshold value, a power procurement request may be made to the power supply source corresponding to the first threshold value. Further, the calculation unit 106 may calculate the electricity rate based on the excess unit price of the corresponding power supply source.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments and examples, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and examples. Various changes that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.
In addition, when acquiring and using the information regarding a user in this invention, this shall be done legally.

Hereinafter, examples of the reference form will be added.
1. A power is selectively supplied to a consumer from a plurality of power suppliers including a first power supplier that supplies power to the consumer and a second power supplier different from the first power supplier. An information processing apparatus for a power retailer,
Power usage acquisition means for acquiring the power usage per unit time for each consumer;
Detecting means for counting the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. Calculating means for calculating the electricity bill to be
An information processing apparatus comprising:
2. The electricity bill is
A flat fee paid to the first power supply source for power consumption less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the second power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
1. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
3. A surplus power amount acquisition means for acquiring surplus power amount of the second power supply source;
The calculating means includes
For the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold, using the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the surplus power amount of the second power supply source, the electricity rate is calculated.
2. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
4). 2. The calculation means calculates the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is larger. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
5). 2. The calculation means calculates the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is generated. Or 4. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
6). The calculating means includes
When the second power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery To calculate the electricity bill,
2. To 5. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
7). When it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold value, the apparatus further comprises request means for making a power supply request to the second power supply source as power to be supplied to each household. To 6. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
8). Based on at least one of the total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold and the time exceeding the first threshold detected by the detection means, the predetermined first It further comprises changing means for changing the threshold,
The detection unit uses the changed first predetermined threshold value. To 7. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
9. The changing unit obtains information indicating a power supply amount at the first power supply source and sets the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the first power supply source; The information processing apparatus described in 1.
10. The changing means is
When the power supply amount at the first power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the first power supply source is a predetermined value or more, 8. changing the first threshold value higher; The information processing apparatus described in 1.
11. The changing means is
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, 7. The first threshold value is not changed outside the predetermined time period; To 10. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
12 The changing means is
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, 7. Return the first threshold value to the value before the change. To 11. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
13. The calculating means includes
1. Calculate the electricity charge of the consumer using the unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times the second threshold value set for each consumer is exceeded increases. To 12. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
14 When it is detected by the detection means that the total value has exceeded the first threshold value, the calculation means, depending on the amount of power used that exceeds the second threshold value set for each consumer, 1. Calculate the electricity bill charged to the consumer To 13. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.

15. A power is selectively supplied to a consumer from a plurality of power suppliers including a first power supplier that supplies power to the consumer and a second power supplier different from the first power supplier. Information processing equipment of a power retailer
Get power usage per unit time for each customer,
Aggregating the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, detecting that the aggregate value exceeds a predetermined first threshold,
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. An information processing method for calculating electricity charges.
16. The electricity bill is
A flat fee paid to the first power supply source for power consumption less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the second power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
15. Information processing method described in 1.
17. The information processing apparatus is
Obtaining a surplus power amount of the second power supply source;
For the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold, using the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the surplus power amount of the second power supply source, the electricity rate is calculated.
16. Information processing method described in 1.
18. The information processing apparatus is
16. calculating the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is larger; Information processing method described in 1.
19. The information processing apparatus is
16. calculating the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess fee set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is generated; Or 18. Information processing method described in 1.
20. The information processing apparatus is
When the second power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery To calculate the electricity bill,
16. To 19. The information processing method as described in any one.
21. The information processing apparatus is
15. When it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold, a power supply request is made to the second power supply source as power to be supplied to each home. To 20. The information processing method as described in any one.
22. The information processing apparatus further includes:
The predetermined first threshold is changed based on at least one of the detected total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold and the time exceeding the first threshold. ,
15. detecting that the total value exceeds the first threshold value using the changed first predetermined threshold value; To 21. The information processing method as described in any one.
23. The information processing apparatus is
21. Obtaining information indicating the power supply amount at the first power supply source, and setting the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the first power supply source; Information processing method described in 1.
24. The information processing apparatus is
When the power supply amount at the first power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the first power supply source is a predetermined value or more, 23. changing the first threshold value high; Information processing method described in 1.
25. The information processing apparatus is
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, 21. The first threshold value is not changed outside the predetermined time period. To 24. The information processing method as described in any one.
26. The information processing apparatus is
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, 21. returning the first threshold value to the value before the change; To 25. The information processing method as described in any one.
27. The information processing apparatus is
15. The electricity rate of the consumer is calculated using the unit price of the excess rate that is set higher when the number of times the second threshold set for each customer is exceeded increases. To 26. The information processing method as described in any one.
28. The information processing apparatus is
When it is detected that the total value exceeds the first threshold value, an electricity bill to be charged to the consumer according to the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold value set for each consumer. Calculate 15. To 27. The information processing method as described in any one.

29. A power is selectively supplied to a consumer from a plurality of power suppliers including a first power supplier that supplies power to the consumer and a second power supplier different from the first power supplier. To computer which realizes information processing apparatus of electric power retailer,
Procedures for obtaining power usage per unit time for each consumer,
A step of totalizing the power usage per unit time of a plurality of consumers and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. A program for executing the procedure for calculating the electricity bill.
30. The electricity bill is
A flat fee paid to the first power supply source for power consumption less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the second power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
29. The program described in.
31. Obtaining a surplus power amount of the second power supply source;
For a power usage amount that exceeds the second threshold value, a computer is caused to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity rate by using a unit price of the excess fee that changes according to the surplus power amount of the second power supply source. For 30. The program described in.
32. 31. causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the amount of surplus power of the second power supply source increases. The program described in.
33. 32. causing a computer to execute a procedure of calculating the electricity rate using a unit price of the excess fee set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is generated; Or 32. The program described in.
34. When the second power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery And 30. causing the computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity bill. To 33. The program according to any one of the above.
35. When it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold, as a power to be supplied to each household, for causing the computer to further execute a procedure for making a power supply request to the second power supply source. 29. To 34. The program according to any one of the above.
36. The predetermined first threshold value is changed based on at least one of the detected total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold value and the time exceeding the first threshold value. procedure,
29. causing a computer to execute a procedure of detecting that the total value exceeds the first threshold value using the changed first predetermined threshold value; To 35. The program according to any one of the above.
37. Acquiring information indicating a power supply amount at the first power supply source, and causing the computer to execute a procedure for setting the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the first power supply source 36. The program described in.
38. When the power supply amount at the first power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the first power supply source is a predetermined value or more, 37. causing the computer to execute a procedure for changing the first threshold value to a high level; The program described in.
39. In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, 36. causing the computer to execute a procedure that does not change the first threshold outside the predetermined time period; To 38. The program according to any one of the above.
40. After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, 36. causing the computer to execute a procedure for returning the first threshold value to the value before the change; To 39. The program according to any one of the above.
41. A method for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity charge of the consumer using a unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times the second threshold set for each consumer is increased. 29. To 40. The program according to any one of the above.
42. When it is detected in the detecting procedure that the total value exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is in accordance with the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. 29. causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity bill to be charged; To 41. The program according to any one of the above.

43. An information processing apparatus of a power retailer that selectively supplies power from a plurality of power supply sources to consumers,
Power usage acquisition means for acquiring the power usage per unit time for each consumer;
Detecting means for counting the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. Calculating means for calculating the electricity bill to be
An information processing apparatus comprising:
44. The first threshold is individually set for each of the plurality of power supply sources,
The detection means detects, using the corresponding first threshold value for each of the plurality of power supply sources, that the aggregate value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold value; The information processing apparatus described in 1.
45. The electricity bill is
A flat fee to be paid to the power supplier for power usage less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
43. Or 44. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
46. A surplus power amount obtaining means for obtaining surplus power amount of the power supply source;
The calculating means includes
For the amount of power used that exceeds the second threshold, the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the surplus power amount of the power supply source is used to calculate the electricity rate.
45. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
47. The calculating means calculates the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the surplus power amount of the power supply source increases. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
48. The calculating means calculates the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess fee set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the power supply source is generated; 46. Or 47. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
49. The calculating means includes
When the power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery, Calculating the electricity bill,
45. To 48. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
50. 43. Request means for making a power supply request to the power supply source as power to be supplied to each home when it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold value; To 49. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
51. Based on at least one of the total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold and the time exceeding the first threshold detected by the detection means, the predetermined first It further comprises changing means for changing the threshold,
The detection means uses the changed first predetermined threshold value, 43. To 50. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
52. The changing means acquires information indicating a power supply amount at the power supply source, and sets the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the power supply source; The information processing apparatus described in 1.
53. The changing means is
When the power supply amount at the power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the power supply source is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is set. High change, 52. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
54. The changing means is
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, 51. The first threshold value is not changed except in the predetermined time period. To 53. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
55. The changing means is
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, 51. returning the first threshold value to the value before the change; To 54. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
56. The calculating means includes
Calculating the electricity rate of the consumer using the unit price of the excess rate that is set higher as the number of times the second threshold set for each customer is exceeded increases; To 55. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.
57. When it is detected by the detection means that the total value has exceeded the first threshold value, the calculation means, depending on the amount of power used that exceeds the second threshold value set for each consumer, Calculate the electricity bill charged to the consumer 43. To 56. The information processing apparatus according to any one of the above.

58. An information processing apparatus of a power retailer that selectively supplies power from multiple power supply sources to consumers,
Get power usage per unit time for each customer,
Aggregating the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, detecting that the aggregate value exceeds a predetermined first threshold,
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. An information processing method for calculating electricity charges.
59. The first threshold is individually set for each of the plurality of power supply sources,
The information processing apparatus is
58. detecting that the total value of the power consumption exceeds the first threshold value using the corresponding first threshold value for each of the plurality of power supply sources; Information processing method described in 1.
60. The electricity bill is
A flat fee to be paid to the power supplier for power usage less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
58. Or 59. Information processing method described in 1.
61. The information processing apparatus is
Obtain surplus power amount of the power supply source,
For the amount of power used that exceeds the second threshold, the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the surplus power amount of the power supply source is used to calculate the electricity rate.
60. Information processing method described in 1.
62. The information processing apparatus is
61. calculating the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the surplus power amount of the power supply source is larger; Information processing method described in 1.
63. The information processing apparatus is
61. calculating the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the power supply source is generated; Or 62. Information processing method described in 1.
64. The information processing apparatus is
When the power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery, Calculating the electricity bill,
60. To 63. The information processing method as described in any one.
65. The information processing apparatus is
58. When it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold, a power supply request is made to the power supply source as power to be supplied to each household. To 64. The information processing method as described in any one.
66. The information processing apparatus is
The predetermined first threshold is changed based on at least one of the detected total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold and the time exceeding the first threshold. ,
Using the predetermined first threshold that has been changed, 58. To 65. The information processing method as described in any one.
67. The information processing apparatus is
Obtaining information indicating a power supply amount at the power supply source, and setting the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the power supply source; 66. Information processing method described in 1.
68. The information processing apparatus is
When the power supply amount at the power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the power supply source is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is set. Highly change, 67. Information processing method described in 1.
69. The information processing apparatus is
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, The first threshold value is not changed outside the predetermined time period, 66. To 68. The information processing method as described in any one.
70. The information processing apparatus is
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, 66. returning the first threshold value to the value before the change; To 69. The information processing method as described in any one.
71. The information processing apparatus is
Calculating an electricity rate for the consumer using the unit price of the excess rate set higher as the number of times the second threshold set for each customer is increased, 58. To 70. The information processing method as described in any one.
72. The information processing apparatus is
When it is detected that the total value exceeds the first threshold value, an electricity bill to be charged to the consumer according to the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold value set for each consumer. Calculate 58. To 71. The information processing method as described in any one.

73. A computer that realizes an information processing apparatus of a power retailer that selectively supplies power from a plurality of power supply sources to consumers,
Procedures for obtaining power usage per unit time for each consumer,
A step of totalizing the power usage per unit time of a plurality of consumers and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. A program for executing the procedure for calculating the electricity bill.
74. The first threshold is individually set for each of the plurality of power supply sources,
73 for causing a computer to execute a procedure for detecting that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold by using the corresponding first threshold for each of the plurality of power supply sources. . The program described in.
75. The electricity bill is
A flat fee to be paid to the power supplier for power usage less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
73. Or 74. The program described in.
76. A procedure for obtaining a surplus power amount of the power supply source;
For causing the computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity bill using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the surplus power amount of the power supply source for the power consumption amount exceeding the second threshold. 75. The program described in.
77. 76. causing a computer to execute a procedure of calculating the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the amount of surplus power of the power supply source increases. The program described in.
78. 76. causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity rate using a unit price of the excess fee set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the power supply source is generated; Or 77. The program described in.
79. When the power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery, 75. Causes a computer to execute the procedure for calculating the electricity bill. To 78. The program according to any one of the above.
80. 73. causing the computer to execute a procedure for requesting the power supply source to supply power as power to be supplied to each home when it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold; To 79. The program according to any one of the above.
81. The predetermined first threshold value is changed based on at least one of the detected total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold value and the time exceeding the first threshold value. procedure,
73. causing the computer to execute a procedure for detecting that the total value exceeds the first threshold value using the changed first threshold value; To 80. The program according to any one of the above.
82. 81. Acquiring information indicating a power supply amount at the power supply source, and causing the computer to execute a procedure for setting the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the power supply source; The program described in.
83. When the power supply amount at the power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the power supply source is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is set. 82. causing a computer to execute a procedure for high change; The program described in.
84. In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, 81. causing the computer to execute a procedure in which the first threshold value is not changed outside the predetermined time period; To 83. The program according to any one of the above.
85. After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, 81. causing the computer to execute a procedure for returning the first threshold value to the value before the change; To 84. The program according to any one of the above.
86. A method for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity charge of the consumer using a unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times the second threshold set for each consumer is increased. 73. To 85. The program according to any one of the above.
87. When it is detected in the detecting procedure that the total value exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is in accordance with the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. 73. causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity bill to be charged; To 86. The program according to any one of the above.

This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-009686 filed on January 21, 2016, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein.

Claims

A power is selectively supplied to a consumer from a plurality of power suppliers including a first power supplier that supplies power to the consumer and a second power supplier different from the first power supplier. An information processing apparatus for a power retailer,
Power usage acquisition means for acquiring the power usage per unit time for each consumer;
Detecting means for counting the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. Calculating means for calculating the electricity bill to be
An information processing apparatus comprising:
The electricity bill is
A flat fee paid to the first power supply source for power consumption less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the second power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
A surplus power amount acquisition means for acquiring surplus power amount of the second power supply source;
The calculating means includes
For the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold, using the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the surplus power amount of the second power supply source, the electricity rate is calculated.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the calculation unit calculates the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is larger.
The said calculation means calculates the said electricity bill using the unit price of the said excess charge set based on the time slot | zone in which the said surplus electric energy of the said 2nd electric power supply source has generate | occur | produced. The information processing apparatus described in 1.
The calculating means includes
When the second power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery To calculate the electricity bill,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 5.
When it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold value, the apparatus further comprises request means for making a power supply request to the second power supply source as power to be supplied to each home. 6. The information processing apparatus according to any one of 6.
Based on at least one of the total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold and the time exceeding the first threshold detected by the detection means, the predetermined first It further comprises changing means for changing the threshold,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit uses the changed first predetermined threshold value.
The said change means acquires the information which shows the power supply amount in a said 1st power supply source, and sets the said 1st threshold value according to the said power supply amount in a said 1st power supply source. The information processing apparatus according to 8.
The changing means is
When the power supply amount at the first power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the first power supply source is a predetermined value or more, The information processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the first threshold is changed to be higher.
The changing means is
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the first threshold value is not changed outside the predetermined time period.
The changing means is
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, The information processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the first threshold value is returned to a value before change.
The calculating means includes
The electric charge of the consumer is calculated using the unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times that the second threshold set for each consumer is increased increases. The information processing apparatus according to one item.
When it is detected by the detection means that the total value has exceeded the first threshold value, the calculation means, depending on the amount of power used that exceeds the second threshold value set for each consumer, The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13, which calculates an electricity bill charged to the consumer.
A power is selectively supplied to a consumer from a plurality of power suppliers including a first power supplier that supplies power to the consumer and a second power supplier different from the first power supplier. Information processing equipment of a power retailer
Get power usage per unit time for each customer,
Aggregating the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, detecting that the aggregate value exceeds a predetermined first threshold,
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. An information processing method for calculating electricity charges.
The electricity bill is
A flat fee paid to the first power supply source for power consumption less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the second power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
The information processing method according to claim 15.
The information processing apparatus is
Obtaining a surplus power amount of the second power supply source;
For the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold, using the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the surplus power amount of the second power supply source, the electricity rate is calculated.
The information processing method according to claim 16.
The information processing apparatus is
The information processing method according to claim 17, wherein the electricity rate is calculated using a unit price of the excess fee that is set to be cheaper as the amount of surplus power of the second power supply source increases.
The information processing apparatus is
The information processing according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the electricity bill is calculated using a unit price of the excess fee set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is generated. Method.
The information processing apparatus is
When the second power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery To calculate the electricity bill,
The information processing method according to any one of claims 16 to 19.
The information processing apparatus is
The power supply request is made to the second power supply source as the power to be supplied to each household when it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold. Information processing method described in 1.
The information processing apparatus further includes:
The predetermined first threshold is changed based on at least one of the detected total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold and the time exceeding the first threshold. ,
The information processing method according to any one of claims 15 to 21, wherein it is detected that the total value exceeds the first threshold value using the changed first predetermined threshold value.
The information processing apparatus is
The information according to claim 22, wherein information indicating a power supply amount at the first power supply source is acquired, and the first threshold is set according to the power supply amount at the first power supply source. Processing method.
The information processing apparatus is
When the power supply amount at the first power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the first power supply source is a predetermined value or more, The information processing method according to claim 23, wherein the first threshold value is changed to be higher.
The information processing apparatus is
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, The information processing method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein the first threshold value is not changed outside the predetermined time period.
The information processing apparatus is
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, The information processing method according to any one of claims 22 to 25, wherein the first threshold value is returned to a value before the change.
The information processing apparatus is
27. The electricity charge of the consumer is calculated using the unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times that the second threshold set for each consumer is increased increases. The information processing method according to one item.
The information processing apparatus is
When it is detected that the total value exceeds the first threshold value, an electricity bill to be charged to the consumer according to the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold value set for each consumer. The information processing method according to any one of claims 15 to 27, wherein the information processing method is calculated.
A power is selectively supplied to a consumer from a plurality of power suppliers including a first power supplier that supplies power to the consumer and a second power supplier different from the first power supplier. To computer which realizes information processing apparatus of electric power retailer,
Procedures for obtaining power usage per unit time for each consumer,
A step of totalizing the power usage per unit time of a plurality of consumers and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. A program for executing the procedure for calculating the electricity bill.
The electricity bill is
A flat fee paid to the first power supply source for power consumption less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the second power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
30. The program according to claim 29.
Obtaining a surplus power amount of the second power supply source;
For a power usage amount that exceeds the second threshold value, a computer is caused to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity rate by using a unit price of the excess fee that changes according to the surplus power amount of the second power supply source. A program according to claim 30, for use.
32. The program according to claim 31, which causes a computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity charge using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the amount of surplus power of the second power supply source increases.
The computer for causing the computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity charge using a unit price of the excess charge set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the second power supply source is generated. The program according to 31 or 32.
When the second power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, the unit price of the excess charge that varies depending on the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery The program according to any one of claims 30 to 33, which is used to cause a computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity bill.
When it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold, as a power to be supplied to each household, for causing the computer to further execute a procedure for making a power supply request to the second power supply source. The program according to any one of claims 29 to 34.
The predetermined first threshold value is changed based on at least one of the detected total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold value and the time exceeding the first threshold value. procedure,
36. The method according to claim 29, further comprising causing a computer to execute a procedure of detecting that the total value exceeds the first threshold value using the changed first predetermined threshold value. program.
Acquiring information indicating a power supply amount at the first power supply source, and causing the computer to execute a procedure for setting the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the first power supply source The program according to claim 36.
When the power supply amount at the first power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the first power supply source is a predetermined value or more, 38. The program according to claim 37, for causing a computer to execute a procedure for changing the first threshold value to be high.
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, 39. The program according to any one of claims 36 to 38, which causes a computer to execute a procedure that does not change the first threshold outside the predetermined time period.
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, 40. The program according to any one of claims 36 to 39, for causing a computer to execute a procedure for returning the first threshold value to a value before the change.
A method for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity charge of the consumer using a unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times the second threshold set for each consumer is increased. The program according to any one of claims 29 to 40.
When it is detected in the detecting procedure that the total value exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is in accordance with the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. The program according to any one of claims 29 to 41, for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity bill to be charged.
An information processing apparatus of a power retailer that selectively supplies power from a plurality of power supply sources to consumers,
Power usage acquisition means for acquiring the power usage per unit time for each consumer;
Detecting means for counting the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. Calculating means for calculating the electricity bill to be
An information processing apparatus comprising:
The first threshold is individually set for each of the plurality of power supply sources,
44. The detection unit according to claim 43, wherein, for each of the plurality of power supply sources, using the corresponding first threshold value, the aggregate value of the power usage amount is detected to exceed the first threshold value. The information processing apparatus described.
The electricity bill is
A flat fee to be paid to the power supplier for power usage less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
45. The information processing apparatus according to claim 43 or 44.
A surplus power amount obtaining means for obtaining surplus power amount of the power supply source;
The calculating means includes
For the amount of power used that exceeds the second threshold, the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the surplus power amount of the power supply source is used to calculate the electricity rate.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 45.
47. The information processing apparatus according to claim 46, wherein the calculation means calculates the electricity bill using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the surplus power amount of the power supply source is larger.
The said calculation means calculates the said electricity bill using the unit price of the said excess charge set based on the time slot | zone when the said surplus electric energy of the said electric power supply source has generate | occur | produced. Information processing device.
The calculating means includes
When the power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery, Calculating the electricity bill,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 45 to 48.
50. The apparatus according to any one of claims 43 to 49, further comprising a requesting unit configured to make a power supply request to the power supply source as power to be supplied to each household when it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold. The information processing apparatus according to one item.
Based on at least one of the total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold and the time exceeding the first threshold detected by the detection means, the predetermined first It further comprises changing means for changing the threshold,
51. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 43 to 50, wherein the detection unit uses the changed first threshold value.
52. The information processing according to claim 51, wherein the changing unit acquires information indicating a power supply amount at the power supply source, and sets the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the power supply source. apparatus.
The changing means is
When the power supply amount at the power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the power supply source is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is set. 53. The information processing apparatus according to claim 52, wherein the information processing apparatus is highly changed.
The changing means is
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, 54. The information processing apparatus according to claim 51, wherein the first threshold value is not changed outside the predetermined time period.
The changing means is
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 51 to 54, wherein the first threshold value is returned to a value before the change.
The calculating means includes
56. Any one of claims 43 to 55, wherein the electricity charge of the consumer is calculated using the unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times the second threshold set for each consumer is increased. The information processing apparatus according to one item.
When it is detected by the detection means that the total value has exceeded the first threshold value, the calculation means, depending on the amount of power used that exceeds the second threshold value set for each consumer, 57. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 43 to 56, which calculates an electricity bill charged to the consumer.
An information processing apparatus of a power retailer that selectively supplies power from multiple power supply sources to consumers,
Get power usage per unit time for each customer,
Aggregating the power consumption per unit time of a plurality of consumers, detecting that the aggregate value exceeds a predetermined first threshold,
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. An information processing method for calculating electricity charges.
The first threshold is individually set for each of the plurality of power supply sources,
The information processing apparatus is
59. The information processing method according to claim 58, wherein for each of the plurality of power supply sources, using the corresponding first threshold value, it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold value. .
The electricity bill is
A flat fee to be paid to the power supplier for power usage less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
The information processing method according to claim 58 or 59.
The information processing apparatus is
Obtain surplus power amount of the power supply source,
For the amount of power used that exceeds the second threshold, the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the surplus power amount of the power supply source is used to calculate the electricity rate.
The information processing method according to claim 60.
The information processing apparatus is
62. The information processing method according to claim 61, wherein the electricity fee is calculated using a unit price of the excess fee that is set to be cheaper as the surplus electricity amount of the power supply source is larger.
The information processing apparatus is
The information processing method according to claim 61 or 62, wherein the electricity rate is calculated using a unit price of the excess rate set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the power supply source is generated.
The information processing apparatus is
When the power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery, Calculating the electricity bill,
The information processing method according to any one of claims 60 to 63.
The information processing apparatus is
The power supply request is made to the power supply source as power to be supplied to each household when it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold value. Information processing method.
The information processing apparatus is
The predetermined first threshold is changed based on at least one of the detected total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold and the time exceeding the first threshold. ,
The information processing method according to any one of claims 58 to 65, wherein the predetermined first threshold value changed is used.
The information processing apparatus is
The information processing method according to claim 66, wherein information indicating a power supply amount at the power supply source is acquired, and the first threshold is set according to the power supply amount at the power supply source.
The information processing apparatus is
When the power supply amount at the power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the power supply source is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is set. 68. The information processing method according to claim 67, wherein the information processing method is highly changed.
The information processing apparatus is
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, The information processing method according to any one of claims 66 to 68, wherein the first threshold value is not changed except in the predetermined time period.
The information processing apparatus is
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, The information processing method according to any one of claims 66 to 69, wherein the first threshold value is returned to a value before the change.
The information processing apparatus is
71. The electricity charge of the consumer is calculated using the unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times that the second threshold value set for each consumer is increased increases. The information processing method according to one item.
The information processing apparatus is
When it is detected that the total value exceeds the first threshold value, an electricity bill to be charged to the consumer according to the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold value set for each consumer. The information processing method according to any one of claims 58 to 71, wherein the information processing method is calculated.
A computer that realizes an information processing apparatus of a power retailer that selectively supplies power from a plurality of power supply sources to consumers,
Procedures for obtaining power usage per unit time for each consumer,
A step of totalizing the power usage per unit time of a plurality of consumers and detecting that the total value exceeds a predetermined first threshold;
When it is detected that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is charged according to the power usage exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. A program for executing the procedure for calculating the electricity bill.
The first threshold is individually set for each of the plurality of power supply sources,
Claims for causing a computer to execute a procedure for detecting that the total value of the power usage exceeds the first threshold using the corresponding first threshold for each of the plurality of power supply sources. Item 74. The program according to Item 73.
The electricity bill is
A flat fee to be paid to the power supplier for power usage less than the second threshold;
An excess fee to be paid to the power supply source for power usage exceeding the second threshold,
The program according to claim 73 or 74.
A procedure for obtaining a surplus power amount of the power supply source;
For causing the computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity bill using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the surplus power amount of the power supply source for the power consumption amount exceeding the second threshold. The program according to claim 75.
77. The program according to claim 76, for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity charge using a unit price of the excess charge that is set to be cheaper as the surplus power amount of the power supply source is larger.
78 or 77 for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity charge using a unit price of the excess charge set based on a time zone in which the surplus power amount of the power supply source is generated. The program described in.
When the power supply source uses a photovoltaic power generation facility or storage battery of renewable energy, using the unit price of the excess charge that changes according to the amount of power generation of the photovoltaic power generation facility or the battery capacity of the storage battery, 79. The program according to any one of claims 75 to 78, for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating the electricity bill.
74. For causing a computer to execute a procedure for making a request to supply power to the power supply source as power to be supplied to each household when it is detected that the power consumption exceeds the first threshold value. 79. The program according to any one of 79.
The predetermined first threshold value is changed based on at least one of the detected total value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold value and the time exceeding the first threshold value. procedure,
81. The computer program according to claim 73, wherein the computer is caused to perform a procedure of detecting that the total value exceeds the first threshold value using the changed first predetermined threshold value. program.
83. The information processing apparatus according to claim 81, wherein information indicating a power supply amount at the power supply source is acquired, and causing the computer to execute a procedure for setting the first threshold according to the power supply amount at the power supply source. Program.
When the power supply amount at the power supply source is less than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is changed to be low, and when the power supply amount at the power supply source is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the first threshold value is set. 83. The program according to claim 82, for causing a computer to execute a procedure for changing a value to be higher.
In a predetermined time zone, when the amount of power used that exceeds the first threshold for a time exceeding the first threshold is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the first threshold is changed, 84. The program according to any one of claims 81 to 83, which causes a computer to execute a procedure in which the first threshold value is not changed outside the predetermined time period.
After changing the first threshold, when the time exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, or when the aggregate value of the power consumption exceeding the first threshold is less than a predetermined value, 85. The program according to any one of claims 81 to 84, which causes a computer to execute a procedure for returning the first threshold value to a value before change.
A method for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity charge of the consumer using a unit price of the excess charge that is set higher when the number of times the second threshold set for each consumer is increased. 86. The program according to any one of claims 73 to 85.
When it is detected in the detecting procedure that the total value exceeds the first threshold, the consumer is in accordance with the amount of power used exceeding the second threshold set for each consumer. 87. The program according to any one of claims 73 to 86, for causing a computer to execute a procedure for calculating an electricity bill to be charged.