WO2024008986A1 - Method for establishing a sustainability certification value for a power generation facility - Google Patents

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WO2024008986A1
WO2024008986A1 PCT/ES2023/070425 ES2023070425W WO2024008986A1 WO 2024008986 A1 WO2024008986 A1 WO 2024008986A1 ES 2023070425 W ES2023070425 W ES 2023070425W WO 2024008986 A1 WO2024008986 A1 WO 2024008986A1
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  • the present invention is directed to a method to establish a sustainability certification value of an energy generation facility, understanding sustainability as compliance with indicators of environmental, social and good governance commitment, and more specifically to a method implemented by a system. computer that allows calculating an ESG certification value from a weighted sum of key performance indicators, KPIs, associated with the fulfillment of environmental, social and good governance, ESG, objectives by the energy generation facility.
  • KPIs key performance indicators
  • ESG social, environmental and good governance commitment
  • ESG also known by its acronym in English, ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance).
  • ESG environment, social, and corporate governance
  • These criteria take into account social, environmental and ethical aspects, such as respect for human rights at all stages of the activity, the sustainability of the exploitation of raw materials, the environmental impact or the effect on the local economy.
  • energy producers despite the considerable effort and investments necessary to produce renewable and sustainable energy in accordance with ESG criteria, fail to differentiate themselves significantly from conventional energy producers, with the risk of losing their advantage. competitive.
  • Today, only the renewable origin of the energy generated is measured, not its sustainability, often contributing to a misconception.
  • ESG business community has not yet adopted a single standard, making it difficult to compare different ESG methodologies, while ESG rating agencies do not reveal their methodologies, using “black box” processes to calculate scoring, or certification value, a practice that limits both companies seeking to improve their scoring and investors seeking more transparent information.
  • the present invention proposes a solution to the above problems through a method implemented by a computing system to establish a sustainability certification value of an energy generation facility and a computing system to implement said method as described below.
  • the invention provides a method implemented by a computing system to establish an ESG certification value of a power generation facility, wherein the ESG certification value is a function of key performance indicators, KPIs, associated with the compliance with social, environmental and good governance commitment objectives, ESG, by the energy generation facility; wherein the computing system is in communication with a network of computers comprising a chain of blocks; and wherein the method comprises, by the computing system, the steps of: receiving key performance indicators of the energy generation facility, calculating the value of the ESG certification from a weighted sum of key performance indicators, adding the value of ESG certification to a computer network blockchain.
  • the computing system can be both a conventional computer and an industrial computer or another type of logical electronic device with connection to a data communication network, such as the Internet;
  • the computing system may be a system with one or more computers interconnected with each other, preferably by means of a data communication network;
  • the computing system is an industrial computer integrated into the energy generation facility.
  • the computer system is configured to execute a computer program that, as a result of its execution, reproduces the method object of the invention;
  • the computing system preferably comprises data storage means, data transmission means, data input means and information presentation means.
  • any system or combination of physical systems intended for the generation, transformation and/or distribution of electrical energy should be understood, such as, for example, thermoelectric plants, hydroelectric plants, wind plants. or photovoltaic plants.
  • the energy generation facility is operationally connected to an electrical energy distribution network, for example through one or more stations or substations.
  • the computer network is a set of computers interconnected with each other, preferably through a data communication network, such as the Internet, where each node of the computer network is configured to store a copy or part of a copy of the blockchain, which in this document will be referred to as “comprising a blockchain”.
  • the blockchain is configured to record, in an immutable and tamper-proof manner, a series of transactions, which in the present invention correspond to the assignment of the ESG certification value to the energy generated by the energy generation facility.
  • the computing system is a node of the computer network on which the blockchain is implemented; In another embodiment, the computing system is in data communication with the computer network via the Internet.
  • the ESG certification value of the power generation facility is implemented as a data file containing a numerical data, for example a real number between 0 and 1000, where the computer system calculates the value based on a sum weighted key performance indicators, or KPI key performance indicators).
  • Each key performance indicator is a function of the energy generation facility's compliance with one or more social, environmental and corporate governance (ESG) commitment criteria;
  • Examples of key performance indicators for an energy generation facility are the content in grams of fluorinated elements in the facility's photovoltaic panels, the percentage of steel of recycled origin used in the construction of the facility, the percentage of aluminum used in the construction that is of recycled origin, the amount of CO2 in kilograms emitted by the transport of materials for the construction and maintenance of the facility, or the consumption of water in liters used for cleaning the solar panels.
  • Each key performance indicator is multiplied by a weighting factor, and added to obtain the ESG certification value.
  • the computer system calculates the certification value from information received by any of the data input means, or from data previously stored in the computer system.
  • Key performance indicators may be calculated by the computer system from data entered, received and/or stored in the memory of the computer system, or may be entered or received as a data file by the means of data entry.
  • the value of the ESG certification of the energy generation facility may vary over time, depending on possible changes in the operating conditions of the facility or lasting modifications to it.
  • the present invention provides immutability, time traceability and guarantees thanks to blockchain technology.
  • the key performance indicators of the energy generation facility are a function of one or more of the following factors: content of fluorinated elements in solar panels, percentage of steel used in construction that is of recycled origin, percentage of aluminum used in construction that is of recycled origin, CO2 emissions generated by the transportation of material, consumption of water used to clean solar panels, percentage of the surface of the energy generation facility that has been reforested, percentage of energy consumed in the energy generation facility that comes from renewable sources, percentage of recovered waste.
  • the above indicators allow establishing the degree of compliance with social, environmental and good governance commitment objectives, ESG, of the energy generation facility based on easily measured and computable criteria.
  • the step of calculating the value of the ESG certification comprises applying a weighting function of the amount of energy generated by the energy generation facility in a time interval.
  • weighting based on the amount of energy generated allows incentivizing energy generation facilities that produce a greater volume of energy through sustainable means.
  • the time interval is one hour.
  • weighting the ESG certification value in one-hour intervals allows for great granularity; The granularity allows companies to adapt their consumption to the schedules in which energy is 100% renewable, which today is impossible with the current system of guarantee of origin certifications.
  • the time interval is fifteen minutes.
  • establishing the energy traceability certification value in quarter-hour intervals allows achieving even greater granularity.
  • the energy generation facility is a photovoltaic plant. Energy generation facilities through renewable means, particularly photovoltaic installations, are those that currently have the greatest energy demand, and ESG certification makes it possible to highlight their sustainable nature in a transparent and verifiable manner.
  • the power generation facility is a hydroelectric plant, a wind farm, a geothermal plant, or a solar thermal power plant.
  • the step of receiving key performance indicators further comprises receiving design data from the power generation facility.
  • the design data can be used to calculate weighting factors, and/or to calculate the key performance indicators themselves, as well as to know in advance the sustainability scoring that the plant will have once built.
  • the computing system receives information on key performance indicators and/or design data of the power generation facility from one or a combination of: a user terminal, a server, one or more sensors of the facility of energy generation.
  • the computing system can be located in a location distant from the generation facility, or alternatively, integrated into the energy generation facility itself.
  • the invention provides a computer system configured to execute the method according to the first inventive aspect.
  • FIG. 1 This figure shows a flow chart corresponding to a preferred embodiment of the method of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 This figure shows a preferred embodiment of the computing system of the present invention in connection with other elements. Detailed description of an embodiment example
  • FIG. 1 shows a preferred example of carrying out the method of the present invention
  • the energy generation facility (20) is a photovoltaic plant operatively connected to the computing system (10), which in the example is a conventional computer with an Internet connection.
  • the computing system (10) receives (110) a set of key performance indicators, KPIs, which include factors such as the content of fluorinated elements in the solar panels, the percentage of steel used in the construction that of recycled origin, and CO2 emissions generated by the transport of material; In this example, the computer system (10) receives the KPIs through a data network.
  • KPIs key performance indicators
  • the computer system (10) receives the KPIs through a data network.
  • the computer system (10) calculates (120) the ESG certification value by multiplying each KPI by a pre-established weighting factor that is stored in the memory of the computer system (10), and adds the values to obtain a integer number between 0 and 1000, and which is stored in a non-volatile memory of the computing system (10).
  • the value of the ESG certification is further calculated by applying to the previous value a weighting function that depends on the amount of energy generated by the energy generation facility (20) in a time interval, which in this example is one hour; To do this, the computing system (10) receives signals from an energy meter of the facility (20) indicative of the energy units generated during the period.
  • the computer system (10) transmits the ESG certification value through the Internet to a computer network on which a specific blockchain (30) is implemented to register ESG certification values, so that the value ESG certification of the facility (20) is added (130) to the blockchain (30), thus being recorded in a verifiable manner and without the possibility of modification.
  • Figure 2 schematically shows the energy generation installation (20) of the example in operational connection with the computing system (10), which in turn is in operational connection with a network of computers that comprises the chain of blocks ( 30) in which the information that allows establishing the ESG certification value of the energy generation facility is recorded (20).

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for establishing a sustainability certification value for a power generation facility, with sustainability being understood to mean the fulfillment of environmental, social, and governance commitment indicators, and more specifically to a method implemented by a computing system which allows the calculation of an ESG certification value based on a weighted sum of key performance indicators (KPI) associated with the fulfillment of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals by the power generation facility.

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MÉTODO PARA ESTABLECER UN VALOR DE CERTIFICACIÓN DE SOSTENIBILIDAD DE UNA INSTALACIÓN DE GENERACIÓN ENERGÉTICA METHOD TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION VALUE OF AN ENERGY GENERATION INSTALLATION
Campo técnico de la invención Technical field of the invention
La presente invención está dirigida a un método para establecer un valor de certificación de sostenibilidad de una instalación de generación energética, entendiendo como sostenibilidad al cumplimiento de indicadores de compromiso medioambiental, social y de buen gobierno, y más específicamente a un método implementado por un sistema de computación que permite calcular un valor de certificación ESG a partir de una suma ponderada de indicadores clave de rendimiento, KPI, asociados al cumplimiento de objetivos medioambientales, sociales y de buen gobierno, ESG, por parte de la instalación de generación energética. The present invention is directed to a method to establish a sustainability certification value of an energy generation facility, understanding sustainability as compliance with indicators of environmental, social and good governance commitment, and more specifically to a method implemented by a system. computer that allows calculating an ESG certification value from a weighted sum of key performance indicators, KPIs, associated with the fulfillment of environmental, social and good governance, ESG, objectives by the energy generation facility.
Antecedentes de la invención Background of the invention
En la actualidad, existe una importante concienciación a nivel global y por parte de todos los grupos sociales sobre temas de sostenibilidad social, ambiental y de gobernanza, que se traducen en una preocupación de los consumidores por la procedencia de la energía que consumen, inclinándose cada vez más por las energías renovables y sostenibles, además de una mayor disposición a consumir productos éticos y responsables. En este sentido, los consumidores no se conforman con la simple afirmación de que el proceso de producción de energía es sostenible, y demandan datos verificables de que todas las etapas del proceso son ética y ecológicamente respetuosas, desde la construcción de la planta de producción hasta la generación y distribución de la energía. Currently, there is an important awareness at a global level and by all social groups on issues of social, environmental and governance sustainability, which translates into a concern among consumers about the origin of the energy they consume, leaning each increasingly for renewable and sustainable energies, in addition to a greater willingness to consume ethical and responsible products. In this sense, consumers are not satisfied with the simple statement that the energy production process is sustainable, and demand verifiable data that all stages of the process are ethically and ecologically respectful, from the construction of the production plant to the generation and distribution of energy.
Una de las estrategias más exhaustivas para evaluar la medida en que una organización trabaja en favor de objetivos sociales que van más allá del papel de una empresa para maximizar sus ganancias está representada por los criterios de compromiso social, medioambiental y de buen gobierno, ASG, también conocidos por sus siglas en inglés, ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance). Estos criterios tienen en cuenta aspectos sociales, medioambientales y éticos, tales como el respeto a los derechos humanos en todas las etapas de la actividad, la sostenibilidad de la explotación de materias primas, el impacto medioambiental o el efecto en la economía local. Sin embargo, los productores de energía, pese al considerable esfuerzo y las inversiones necesarias para producir energía renovable y sostenible de acuerdo con los criterios ESG, no consiguen diferenciarse de forma destacada frente a los productores de energía convencionales, con el riesgo de perder su ventaja competitiva. A día de hoy sólo se mide la procedencia renovable de la energía generada, no su sostenibilidad, contribuyendo en muchas ocasiones a un error de concepción. One of the most comprehensive strategies to evaluate the extent to which an organization works towards social objectives that go beyond a company's role to maximize its profits is represented by the criteria of social, environmental and good governance commitment, ESG, also known by its acronym in English, ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance). These criteria take into account social, environmental and ethical aspects, such as respect for human rights at all stages of the activity, the sustainability of the exploitation of raw materials, the environmental impact or the effect on the local economy. However, energy producers, despite the considerable effort and investments necessary to produce renewable and sustainable energy in accordance with ESG criteria, fail to differentiate themselves significantly from conventional energy producers, with the risk of losing their advantage. competitive. Today, only the renewable origin of the energy generated is measured, not its sustainability, often contributing to a misconception.
Además, la comunidad empresarial ESG no ha adoptado aún un único estándar, dificultando la comparación entre las distintas metodologías ESG, mientras que las agencias de calificación de criterios ESG no revelan sus metodologías, utilizando procesos de tipo “caja negra” para calcular el scoring, o valor de certificación, una práctica que limita tanto a las empresas que buscan mejorar su scoring como a los inversores que buscan que la información sea más transparente. Furthermore, the ESG business community has not yet adopted a single standard, making it difficult to compare different ESG methodologies, while ESG rating agencies do not reveal their methodologies, using “black box” processes to calculate scoring, or certification value, a practice that limits both companies seeking to improve their scoring and investors seeking more transparent information.
Demostrar que la energía producida se genera de forma sostenible y que se cumplen los criterios ESG en toda la cadena de suministro de la energía supone, por lo tanto, un reto de gran complejidad técnica, que hasta la fecha permanece sin resolver, y que permitiría generar valor para todos los participantes del mercado de la energía mediante la diferenciación de aquellas empresas que cumplan con los criterios ESG, lo que sería aplicable no solo a las empresas que apuestan por tecnologías energéticas renovables, sino para todas las demás. Demonstrating that the energy produced is generated sustainably and that ESG criteria are met throughout the energy supply chain is, therefore, a challenge of great technical complexity, which to date remains unresolved, and which would allow generate value for all participants in the energy market by differentiating those companies that meet ESG criteria, which would be applicable not only to companies that are committed to renewable energy technologies, but to all others.
Por ello, resulta evidente que existe una demanda de un método que permita obtener un valor de certificación energética en función de criterios ESG, que sea verificable y aplicable a toda la cadena de producción de la energía. Además, existe una necesidad para productores, comercializadoras y consumidores de un método que permita descomoditizar la energía y diferenciar la energía renovable, de aquella que es renovable y además sostenible en función de criterios ESG. Therefore, it is evident that there is a demand for a method that allows obtaining an energy certification value based on ESG criteria, which is verifiable and applicable to the entire energy production chain. Furthermore, there is a need for producers, marketers and consumers for a method that allows decommoditizing energy and differentiating renewable energy from that which is renewable and also sustainable based on ESG criteria.
Descripción de la invención Description of the invention
La presente invención propone una solución a los anteriores problemas mediante un método implementado por un sistema de computación para establecer un valor de certificación de sostenibilidad de una instalación de generación energética y un sistema de computación para implementar dicho método según se describe a continuación. En un aspecto inventivo, la invención proporciona un método implementado por un sistema de computación para establecer un valor de certificación ESG de una instalación de generación energética, en donde el valor de la certificación ESG es función de indicadores clave de rendimiento, KPI, asociados al cumplimiento de objetivos de compromiso social, medioambiental y de buen gobierno, ESG, por parte de la instalación de generación energética; en donde el sistema de computación está en comunicación con una red de computadores que comprende una cadena de bloques; y en donde el método comprende, por el sistema de computación, las etapas de: recibir indicadores clave de rendimiento de la instalación de generación energética, calcular el valor de la certificación ESG a partir de una suma ponderada de indicadores clave de rendimiento, añadir el valor de la certificación ESG a una cadena de bloques de la red de computadores. The present invention proposes a solution to the above problems through a method implemented by a computing system to establish a sustainability certification value of an energy generation facility and a computing system to implement said method as described below. In an inventive aspect, the invention provides a method implemented by a computing system to establish an ESG certification value of a power generation facility, wherein the ESG certification value is a function of key performance indicators, KPIs, associated with the compliance with social, environmental and good governance commitment objectives, ESG, by the energy generation facility; wherein the computing system is in communication with a network of computers comprising a chain of blocks; and wherein the method comprises, by the computing system, the steps of: receiving key performance indicators of the energy generation facility, calculating the value of the ESG certification from a weighted sum of key performance indicators, adding the value of ESG certification to a computer network blockchain.
A lo largo del presente documento se entenderá que el sistema de computación puede ser tanto un ordenador convencional como un computador industrial u otro tipo de dispositivo electrónico lógico con conexión a una red de comunicación de datos, como por ejemplo, internet; en un ejemplo, el sistema de computación puede ser un sistema con uno o más computadores interconectados entre sí, preferiblemente por medio de una red de comunicación de datos; en otro ejemplo, el sistema de computación es un computador industrial integrado en la instalación de generación energética. El sistema de computación está configurado para ejecutar un programa informático que, como resultado de su ejecución, reproduce el método objeto de la invención; además, el sistema de computación comprende preferiblemente medios de almacenamiento de datos, medios de transmisión de datos, medios de introducción de datos y medios de presentación de información. Throughout this document it will be understood that the computing system can be both a conventional computer and an industrial computer or another type of logical electronic device with connection to a data communication network, such as the Internet; In one example, the computing system may be a system with one or more computers interconnected with each other, preferably by means of a data communication network; In another example, the computing system is an industrial computer integrated into the energy generation facility. The computer system is configured to execute a computer program that, as a result of its execution, reproduces the method object of the invention; Furthermore, the computing system preferably comprises data storage means, data transmission means, data input means and information presentation means.
Por instalación de generación energética, instalación de generación, o simplemente instalación, se debe entender cualquier sistema o combinación de sistemas físicos destinados a la generación, transformación y/o distribución de energía eléctrica, como por ejemplo, centrales termoeléctricas, centrales hidroeléctricas, centrales eólicas o plantas fotovoltaicas. Se debe entender que la instalación de generación energética está operativamente conectada a una red de distribución de energía eléctrica, por ejemplo a través de una o más estaciones o subestaciones. También se entenderá que la red de computadores es un conjunto de computadores interconectados entre sí, preferiblemente por medio de una red de comunicación de datos, como por ejemplo, internet, en donde cada nodo de la red de computadores está configurado para almacenar una copia o parte de una copia de la cadena de bloques, a lo que en el presente documento se referirá como “comprender una cadena de bloques”. La cadena de bloques, o blockchain, está configurada para registrar, de forma inmutable y a prueba de manipulaciones, una serie de transacciones, que en la presente invención corresponden a la asignación del valor de certificación ESG a la energía generada por la instalación de generación energética. En una realización, el sistema de computación es un nodo de la red de computadores sobre la que se implementa la cadena de bloques; en otra realización, el sistema de computación está en comunicación de datos con la red de computadores a través de internet. By energy generation facility, generation facility, or simply installation, any system or combination of physical systems intended for the generation, transformation and/or distribution of electrical energy should be understood, such as, for example, thermoelectric plants, hydroelectric plants, wind plants. or photovoltaic plants. It should be understood that the energy generation facility is operationally connected to an electrical energy distribution network, for example through one or more stations or substations. It will also be understood that the computer network is a set of computers interconnected with each other, preferably through a data communication network, such as the Internet, where each node of the computer network is configured to store a copy or part of a copy of the blockchain, which in this document will be referred to as “comprising a blockchain”. The blockchain is configured to record, in an immutable and tamper-proof manner, a series of transactions, which in the present invention correspond to the assignment of the ESG certification value to the energy generated by the energy generation facility. . In one embodiment, the computing system is a node of the computer network on which the blockchain is implemented; In another embodiment, the computing system is in data communication with the computer network via the Internet.
Preferiblemente, el valor de certificación ESG de la instalación de generación energética se implementa como un archivo de datos que contiene un dato numérico, por ejemplo un número real entre 0 y 1000, en donde el sistema de computación calcula el valor en función de una suma ponderada de indicadores clave de rendimiento, o KPI key performance indicators). Cada indicador clave de rendimiento es función del cumplimiento por parte de la instalación de generación energética de uno o más criterios de compromiso social, medioambiental y de buen gobierno {environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG); ejemplos de indicadores clave de rendimiento para una instalación de generación energética son el contenido en gramos de elementos fluorados en los paneles fotovoltaicos de la instalación, el porcentaje de acero de origen reciclado utilizado en la construcción de la instalación, el porcentaje de aluminio utilizado en la construcción que es de origen reciclado, la cantidad de CO2 en kilogramos emitida por el transporte de los materiales para la construcción y el mantenimiento de la instalación, o el consumo de agua en litros utilizado para la limpieza de los paneles solares. Cada indicador clave de rendimiento se multiplica por un factor de ponderación, y se suma para obtener el valor de certificación ESG. Preferably, the ESG certification value of the power generation facility is implemented as a data file containing a numerical data, for example a real number between 0 and 1000, where the computer system calculates the value based on a sum weighted key performance indicators, or KPI key performance indicators). Each key performance indicator is a function of the energy generation facility's compliance with one or more social, environmental and corporate governance (ESG) commitment criteria; Examples of key performance indicators for an energy generation facility are the content in grams of fluorinated elements in the facility's photovoltaic panels, the percentage of steel of recycled origin used in the construction of the facility, the percentage of aluminum used in the construction that is of recycled origin, the amount of CO2 in kilograms emitted by the transport of materials for the construction and maintenance of the facility, or the consumption of water in liters used for cleaning the solar panels. Each key performance indicator is multiplied by a weighting factor, and added to obtain the ESG certification value.
También preferiblemente, el sistema de computación calcula el valor de certificación a partir de información recibida por cualquiera de los medios de entrada de datos, o a partir de datos previamente almacenados en el sistema de computación. Los indicadores clave de rendimiento pueden ser calculados por el sistema de computación a partir de datos introducidos, recibidos y/o almacenados en la memoria del sistema de computación, o pueden ser introducidos o recibidos como un archivo de datos por los medios de introducción de datos. El valor de la certificación ESG de la instalación de generación energética puede vahar con el tiempo, dependiendo de posibles cambios en las condiciones de operación de la instalación o de modificaciones duraderas en ésta. Ventajosamente, la presente invención proporciona inmutabilidad, trazabilidad horaria y garantías gracias a la tecnología blockchain. Also preferably, the computer system calculates the certification value from information received by any of the data input means, or from data previously stored in the computer system. Key performance indicators may be calculated by the computer system from data entered, received and/or stored in the memory of the computer system, or may be entered or received as a data file by the means of data entry. The value of the ESG certification of the energy generation facility may vary over time, depending on possible changes in the operating conditions of the facility or lasting modifications to it. Advantageously, the present invention provides immutability, time traceability and guarantees thanks to blockchain technology.
En una realización particular, /os indicadores clave de rendimiento de la instalación de generación energética son función de uno o más de los siguientes factores: contenido de elementos fluorados en paneles solares, porcentaje de acero utilizado en la construcción que es de origen reciclado, porcentaje de aluminio utilizado en la construcción que es de origen reciclado, emisiones de CO2 generadas por el transporte de material, consumo de agua utilizado para la limpieza de paneles solares, porcentaje de la superficie de la instalación de generación energética que ha sido reforestada, porcentaje de energía consumida en la instalación de generación energética que procede de fuentes renovables, porcentaje de residuos valorizados. Ventajosamente, los anteriores indicadores permiten establecer el grado de cumplimiento de objetivos de compromiso social, medioambiental y de buen gobierno, ESG, de la instalación de generación energética en función de criterios fácilmente medióles y computables. In a particular embodiment, the key performance indicators of the energy generation facility are a function of one or more of the following factors: content of fluorinated elements in solar panels, percentage of steel used in construction that is of recycled origin, percentage of aluminum used in construction that is of recycled origin, CO2 emissions generated by the transportation of material, consumption of water used to clean solar panels, percentage of the surface of the energy generation facility that has been reforested, percentage of energy consumed in the energy generation facility that comes from renewable sources, percentage of recovered waste. Advantageously, the above indicators allow establishing the degree of compliance with social, environmental and good governance commitment objectives, ESG, of the energy generation facility based on easily measured and computable criteria.
En una realización particular, la etapa de calcular el valor de la certificación ESG comprende aplicar una función de ponderación de la cantidad de energía generada por la instalación de generación energética en un intervalo de tiempo. Ventajosamente, la ponderación en función de la cantidad de energía generada permite incentivar a las instalaciones de generación de energía que produzcan un mayor volumen de energía por medios sostenibles. In a particular embodiment, the step of calculating the value of the ESG certification comprises applying a weighting function of the amount of energy generated by the energy generation facility in a time interval. Advantageously, weighting based on the amount of energy generated allows incentivizing energy generation facilities that produce a greater volume of energy through sustainable means.
En una realización particular, el intervalo de tiempo es una hora. Ventajosamente, establecer ponderar el valor de certificación ESG en intervalos de una hora permite conseguir una gran granularidad; la granulahdad permite a las empresas adecuar su consumo a los horarios en los que la energía es 100% renovable, lo que a día de hoy es imposible con el actual sistema de certificaciones de garantía de origen. En otra realización particular, el intervalo de tiempo son quince minutos. Ventajosamente, establecer el valor de certificación trazabilidad de la energía en intervalos de un cuarto de hora permite lograr una granularidad aún mayor. En una realización particular, la instalación de generación energética es una planta fotovoltaica. Las instalaciones de generación de energía por medios renovables, en particular las instalaciones fotovoltaicas, son las que actualmente tienen una mayor demanda de energía, y la certificación ESG permite poner en valor su carácter sostenible de forma transparente y verificable. En otra realización, la instalación de generación energética es una central hidroeléctrica, un parque eólico, una central geotérmica, o una central de energía térmica solar. In a particular embodiment, the time interval is one hour. Advantageously, weighting the ESG certification value in one-hour intervals allows for great granularity; The granularity allows companies to adapt their consumption to the schedules in which energy is 100% renewable, which today is impossible with the current system of guarantee of origin certifications. In another particular embodiment, the time interval is fifteen minutes. Advantageously, establishing the energy traceability certification value in quarter-hour intervals allows achieving even greater granularity. In a particular embodiment, the energy generation facility is a photovoltaic plant. Energy generation facilities through renewable means, particularly photovoltaic installations, are those that currently have the greatest energy demand, and ESG certification makes it possible to highlight their sustainable nature in a transparent and verifiable manner. In another embodiment, the power generation facility is a hydroelectric plant, a wind farm, a geothermal plant, or a solar thermal power plant.
En una realización particular, la etapa de recibir indicadores clave de rendimiento comprende además recibir datos de diseño de la instalación de generación energética. Ventajosamente, los datos de diseño se pueden emplear para el cálculo de factores de ponderación, y/o para el cálculo de los propios indicadores clave de rendimiento, así como para conocer con antelación el scoring de sostenibilidad que tendrá la planta una vez construida. In a particular embodiment, the step of receiving key performance indicators further comprises receiving design data from the power generation facility. Advantageously, the design data can be used to calculate weighting factors, and/or to calculate the key performance indicators themselves, as well as to know in advance the sustainability scoring that the plant will have once built.
En una realización particular, el sistema de computación recibe información de indicadores clave de rendimiento y/o datos de diseño de la instalación de generación energética de uno o una combinación de: un terminal de usuario, un servidor, uno o más sensores de la instalación de generación energética. Ventajosamente, el sistema de computación puede situarse en una localización distante a la instalación de generación, o alternativamente, integrarse en la propia instalación de generación energética. In a particular embodiment, the computing system receives information on key performance indicators and/or design data of the power generation facility from one or a combination of: a user terminal, a server, one or more sensors of the facility of energy generation. Advantageously, the computing system can be located in a location distant from the generation facility, or alternatively, integrated into the energy generation facility itself.
En un segundo aspecto inventivo, la invención proporciona un sistema de computación configurado para ejecutar el método según el primer aspecto inventivo. In a second inventive aspect, the invention provides a computer system configured to execute the method according to the first inventive aspect.
Estas y otras características y ventajas de la invención resultarán evidentes a partir de la descripción de las realizaciones preferidas, pero no exclusivas, que se ¡lustran a modo de ejemplo no limitativo en los dibujos que se acompañan. These and other characteristics and advantages of the invention will be evident from the description of the preferred, but not exclusive, embodiments, which are illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings.
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Figura 1 Esta figura muestra un diagrama de flujo correspondiente a un ejemplo de realización preferido del método de la presente invención. Figure 1 This figure shows a flow chart corresponding to a preferred embodiment of the method of the present invention.
Figura 2 Esta figura muestra un ejemplo de realización preferido del sistema de computación de la presente invención en conexión con otros elementos. Descripción detallada de un ejemplo de realización Figure 2 This figure shows a preferred embodiment of the computing system of the present invention in connection with other elements. Detailed description of an embodiment example
En la siguiente descripción detallada se exponen numerosos detalles específicos en forma de ejemplos para proporcionar un entendimiento minucioso de las enseñanzas relevantes. Sin embargo, resultará evidente para los expertos en la materia que las presentes enseñanzas pueden llevarse a la práctica sin tales detalles. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in the form of examples to provide a thorough understanding of the relevant teachings. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present teachings can be implemented without such details.
La Figura 1 muestra un ejemplo preferido de realización del método de la presente invención; en este ejemplo, la instalación de generación energética (20), es una planta fotovoltaica conectada operativamente con el sistema de computación (10), que en el ejemplo es un ordenador convencional con conexión a internet. Figure 1 shows a preferred example of carrying out the method of the present invention; In this example, the energy generation facility (20) is a photovoltaic plant operatively connected to the computing system (10), which in the example is a conventional computer with an Internet connection.
En el ejemplo, el sistema de computación (10) recibe (110) un conjunto de indicadores clave de rendimiento, KPI, que incluyen factores tales como el contenido de elementos fluorados en los paneles solares, el porcentaje de acero utilizado en la construcción que de origen reciclado, y las emisiones de CO2 generadas por el transporte de material; en este ejemplo, el sistema de computación (10) recibe los KPI a través de una red de datos. In the example, the computing system (10) receives (110) a set of key performance indicators, KPIs, which include factors such as the content of fluorinated elements in the solar panels, the percentage of steel used in the construction that of recycled origin, and CO2 emissions generated by the transport of material; In this example, the computer system (10) receives the KPIs through a data network.
A continuación, el sistema de computación (10) calcula (120) el valor de certificación ESG multiplicando cada KPI por un factor de ponderación preestablecido que se encuentra almacenado en la memoria del sistema de computación (10), y suma los valores para obtener un número entero entre 0 y 1000, y que se almacena en una memoria no volátil del sistema de computación (10). En otro ejemplo, no mostrado en las figuras, el valor de la certificación ESG se calcula además aplicando al valor anterior una función de ponderación que depende de la cantidad de energía generada por la instalación de generación energética (20) en un intervalo de tiempo, que en este ejemplo es de una hora; para ello, el sistema de computación (10) recibe señales de un medidor de energía de la instalación (20) indicativas de las unidades de energía generadas durante el periodo. Next, the computer system (10) calculates (120) the ESG certification value by multiplying each KPI by a pre-established weighting factor that is stored in the memory of the computer system (10), and adds the values to obtain a integer number between 0 and 1000, and which is stored in a non-volatile memory of the computing system (10). In another example, not shown in the figures, the value of the ESG certification is further calculated by applying to the previous value a weighting function that depends on the amount of energy generated by the energy generation facility (20) in a time interval, which in this example is one hour; To do this, the computing system (10) receives signals from an energy meter of the facility (20) indicative of the energy units generated during the period.
Finalmente, el sistema de computación (10) transmite el valor de certificación ESG a través de internet a una red de computadores sobre la que se encuentra implementada una cadena de bloques (30) específica para registrar valores de certificación ESG, de forma que el valor de certificación ESG de la instalación (20) se añade (130) a la cadena de bloques (30), quedando así registrado de forma veñficable y sin posibilidad de modificación. La Figura 2 muestra de forma esquemática la instalación de generación energética (20) del ejemplo en conexión operativa con el sistema de computación (10), que a su vez se encuentra en conexión operativa con una red de computadores que comprende la cadena de bloques (30) en la que se registra la información que permite establecer el valor de certificación ESG de la instalación de generación energética (20). Finally, the computer system (10) transmits the ESG certification value through the Internet to a computer network on which a specific blockchain (30) is implemented to register ESG certification values, so that the value ESG certification of the facility (20) is added (130) to the blockchain (30), thus being recorded in a verifiable manner and without the possibility of modification. Figure 2 schematically shows the energy generation installation (20) of the example in operational connection with the computing system (10), which in turn is in operational connection with a network of computers that comprises the chain of blocks ( 30) in which the information that allows establishing the ESG certification value of the energy generation facility is recorded (20).

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1. Método implementado por un sistema de computación (10) para establecer un valor de certificación ESG de una instalación de generación energética (20), en donde el valor de la certificación ESG es función de indicadores clave de rendimiento, KPI, asociados al cumplimiento de objetivos de compromiso social, medioambiental y de buen gobierno, ESG, por parte de la instalación de generación energética (20); en donde el sistema de computación (10) está en comunicación con una red de computadores que comprende una cadena de bloques (30); y en donde el método comprende, por el sistema de computación (10), las etapas de: recibir (110) indicadores clave de rendimiento de la instalación de generación energética (20), calcular (120) el valor de la certificación ESG a partir de una suma ponderada de indicadores clave de rendimiento, añadir (130) el valor de la certificación ESG a una cadena de bloques (30) de la red de computadores. 1. Method implemented by a computer system (10) to establish an ESG certification value of an energy generation facility (20), where the value of the ESG certification is a function of key performance indicators, KPIs, associated with compliance. of social, environmental and good governance commitment objectives, ESG, by the energy generation facility (20); wherein the computing system (10) is in communication with a network of computers that comprises a chain of blocks (30); and where the method comprises, by the computing system (10), the steps of: receiving (110) key performance indicators of the energy generation facility (20), calculating (120) the value of the ESG certification from from a weighted sum of key performance indicators, add (130) the value of the ESG certification to a blockchain (30) of the computer network.
2. Método según la reivindicación anterior, en donde los indicadores clave de rendimiento de la instalación de generación energética (20) son función de uno o más de los siguientes factores: contenido de elementos fluorados en paneles solares, porcentaje de acero utilizado en la construcción que es de origen reciclado, porcentaje de aluminio utilizado en la construcción que es de origen reciclado, emisiones de CO2 generadas por el transporte de material, consumo de agua utilizado para la limpieza de paneles solares, porcentaje de la superficie de la instalación de generación energética que ha sido reforestada, porcentaje de energía consumida en la instalación de generación energética que procede de fuentes renovables, porcentaje de residuos valorizados. 2. Method according to the previous claim, wherein the key performance indicators of the energy generation facility (20) are a function of one or more of the following factors: content of fluorinated elements in solar panels, percentage of steel used in construction that is of recycled origin, percentage of aluminum used in construction that is of recycled origin, CO2 emissions generated by the transport of material, consumption of water used for cleaning solar panels, percentage of the surface of the energy generation facility that has been reforested, percentage of energy consumed in the energy generation facility that comes from renewable sources, percentage of recovered waste.
3. Método según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, en donde la etapa de calcular (120) el valor de la certificación ESG comprende aplicar una función de ponderación de la cantidad de energía generada por la instalación de generación energética (20) en un intervalo de tiempo. 3. Method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the step of calculating (120) the value of the ESG certification comprises applying a weighting function of the amount of energy generated by the energy generation facility (20) in an interval of time.
4. Método según la reivindicación anterior, en donde el intervalo de tiempo es una hora. 4. Method according to the previous claim, wherein the time interval is one hour.
5. Método según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, en donde la instalación de generación energética (20) es una planta fotovoltaica. 5. Method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the energy generation facility (20) is a photovoltaic plant.
6. Método según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1-5, en donde la instalación de generación energética (20) es una central hidroeléctrica, un parque eólico, una central geotérmica, o una central de energía térmica solar. 6. Method according to any of claims 1-5, wherein the energy generation facility (20) is a hydroelectric plant, a wind park, a geothermal plant, or a solar thermal power plant.
7. Método según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, en donde la etapa de recibir (110) indicadores clave de rendimiento comprende además recibir datos de diseño de la instalación de generación energética (20). 7. Method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the step of receiving (110) key performance indicators further comprises receiving design data from the energy generation facility (20).
8. Método según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, en donde el sistema de computación (10) recibe información de indicadores clave de rendimiento y/o datos de diseño de la instalación de generación energética (20) de uno o una combinación de: un terminal de usuario, un servidor, uno o más sensores de la instalación de generación energética (20). 8. Method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the computing system (10) receives information on key performance indicators and/or design data of the energy generation facility (20) from one or a combination of: a terminal user, a server, one or more sensors of the energy generation facility (20).
9. Sistema de computación (10) configurado para ejecutar el método según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores. 9. Computer system (10) configured to execute the method according to any of the preceding claims.
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