Method for obtaining generation energy and / or energy saving information and applying thereof
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TW114110604
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TW · TW
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-03-19
AI Technical Summary
Homeowners are reluctant to install rooftop PV systems due to low rental income, fear of lease restrictions, and lack of funds or technology, while carbon credit systems are not economically viable for incentivizing energy conservation and renewable energy adoption.
A method integrating electricity generation from rooftop PV systems with energy-saving equipment, using a management platform to collect and sell energy-saving and electricity generation information to ESG companies, facilitating corporate funding and profit sharing.
Encourages homeowners to install PV systems with minimal investment, while providing ESG companies with energy-saving performance data, overcoming economic and regulatory barriers.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of electricity creation and energy conservation, specifically to the generation of electricity from renewable energy and the provision of energy-saving effects through energy-saving equipment, and integrates these two mechanisms into an innovative trading system and execution method. Prior Technology
[0002] Currently, the main form of green energy on land is solar photovoltaic (PV). Besides large-area land-based PV panels, rooftop PV systems have a smaller negative environmental impact and are also a major focus of promotion. The biggest challenges in building rooftop PV systems in Taiwan are twofold: firstly, homeowners are unwilling to release their rooftops because the rental income is too low. Secondly, homeowners are reluctant to release their rooftops for PV installations because they fear that a 20-year lease would restrict the future use of the property. Thirdly, homeowners may lack the funds or technology to build it themselves.
[0003] Furthermore, while major countries worldwide have begun implementing carbon credit and carbon fee systems, obtaining carbon credits involves stringent regulations and incurs high certification costs. Exchanging energy conservation or renewable energy for carbon credits is generally not economically viable, especially given the low pricing of carbon fees. Therefore, it is difficult to use carbon credits to incentivize electricity users to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions. Conversely, using energy conservation or renewable energy as a measure of a company's ESG performance does not require certification fees, and with a suitable mechanism, it has the potential for widespread adoption.
[0004] Chinese patent CN117408807A discloses a method and system for facilitating renewable energy credit trading. The system and method include the following steps: receiving energy generation information from each renewable energy power plant remotely via one or more energy monitoring units; processing the energy generation information to calculate the amount of renewable energy credit corresponding to the amount of energy that the different renewable energy power plants can generate within a predetermined time period; calculating the renewable energy credit for the renewable energy power plants; generating a virtual power purchase agreement based on the specified renewable energy credit using a blockchain encryption algorithm when a buyer orders a designated renewable energy credit; and storing the virtual power purchase agreement in one or more databases for further execution. However, this patent application does not provide how to integrate the energy generated with the energy savings provided by energy-saving equipment. Summary of the Invention
[0005] This invention provides a method for energy conservation and / or energy creation with corporate funding, which involves collecting information on energy savings generated by energy-saving equipment and selling or feeding it back to ESG companies as part of their ESG performance. It also involves using rooftop photovoltaic panels to generate electricity and selling or feeding it back to companies, thereby integrating the energy generated by power generation with the energy savings provided by energy-saving equipment and overcoming the shortcomings of previous technologies.
[0006] To achieve the objectives and effects of this invention, the present invention discloses a method for acquiring electricity generation and / or energy saving information and its application. This method includes generating and providing electricity generation and information through the construction and use of an electricity generation unit; generating and providing energy saving information through the installation and use of an energy saving unit; and planning the source of construction and / or installation funds through a management platform. The management platform includes: an application mechanism for providing construction applications for the electricity generation unit and / or installation applications for the energy saving unit; an evaluation and installation mechanism for evaluating the site of applications approved by the application mechanism and coordinating with an equipment supplier for on-site construction and installation; an information receiving and management mechanism for receiving and distributing the electricity generation and / or energy saving information; and a matching mechanism for allocating the electricity generation and / or energy saving information to an enterprise. The enterprise, in accordance with the planning of the construction and / or installation funds, acquires part or all of the electricity generation and / or energy saving information generated in a designated site through pre-purchase or post-purchase financing.
[0007] In one implementation, the fees paid by the enterprise for obtaining the generated electricity and / or the energy-saving information are distributed to the homeowner who provided the energy-generating unit and the management platform.
[0008] In one implementation, the application mechanism is used to accept applications from at least one of the following: the homeowner providing the site for the energy-saving unit, the electricity user providing the installation of the energy-saving unit, and the enterprise.
[0009] In one implementation, the management platform’s assessment and installation mechanism is used to assess factors including the building area, building area, installation area, space size, power consumption patterns, and energy-saving equipment types.
[0010] In one implementation, the management platform is a digital device. After an application is submitted through the application mechanism, the evaluation and installation mechanism is activated, and the relevant evaluation data is loaded into the management platform in the form of text, photos, or other digital data. Then, through artificial intelligence reading, analysis, and planning, the best implementation plan is automatically generated.
[0011] In one implementation, the enterprise obtains the generated electricity and / or the energy-saving information as evidence of its ESG performance.
[0012] In one implementation, the generated electricity comes from renewable energy sources.
[0013] In one implementation, the energy-saving information comes from an energy-saving unit that provides energy conservation and carbon reduction, which includes at least one of an electricity-saving unit, a water-saving unit, a gas-saving unit, and a fuel-saving unit.
[0014] Based on the objectives and effects disclosed in this invention, preferred embodiments are described below, along with detailed illustrations. Simple Explanation of the Diagram
[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the associated network of the power generation and energy-saving information acquisition system of this invention. Figure 2 is a flowchart of the method for obtaining electricity and energy-saving information according to the present invention. Figure 3 is a flowchart of the method for obtaining electricity and energy-saving information of the present invention. Figure 4 is a flowchart of the method for obtaining electricity and energy-saving information of the present invention. Implementation
[0016] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings represents a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be understood that these drawings and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the terms "upper" and "lower," "inner" and "outer," "front" and "rear," "first" and "second," etc., used in the specification are used to clearly indicate the relative positions between elements or mechanisms and are not intended to be limiting.
[0017] Please refer to Figure 1. The system disclosed in this invention includes an interconnected network consisting of an energy-saving unit 10, an energy-saving unit 20, a management platform 30, an equipment supply terminal 40, and an enterprise terminal 50.
[0018] The power generation unit 10 is a device that converts renewable energy into electrical energy. It includes, but is not limited to, devices that use photovoltaic panels to generate photoelectric conversion, such as rooftop photovoltaic panels, ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, water-based photovoltaic panels, wind power generation, and hydropower generation. The construction and use of the power generation unit 10 can provide generated electricity, and by collecting and measuring the generated electricity, information such as voltage, current, and power can be obtained.
[0019] The energy-saving unit 20 is an electrical device that can save energy under normal usage conditions. It includes, but is not limited to, using appliances with higher energy efficiency, such as water-saving units, gas-saving units, and fuel-saving units. Through the installation and use of the energy-saving unit 20, energy-saving information can be provided through calculations by the energy company (electricity company). This energy-saving information must be provided and released by the energy company under legal conditions.
[0020] The management platform 30 is a digital platform that provides an application mechanism 32, an evaluation and installation mechanism 34, an information reception and management mechanism 36, and a matching mechanism 38. The equipment supplier 40 is a vendor or construction unit that can provide the construction of the energy-saving unit 10 and / or the installation of the energy-saving unit 20. Alternatively, the management platform 30 may be an organization that executes the application mechanism 32, the evaluation and installation mechanism 34, the information reception and management mechanism 36, and the matching mechanism 38 through a human-based approach. It is understood that the management platform 30 can also be a platform that combines digital and human execution.
[0021] The 50 companies included in this category include, but are not limited to, general enterprises and enterprises with ESG requirements. For any enterprise, saving water, electricity, oil, and gas reduces carbon emissions and meets environmental protection requirements, while assisting community development and giving back to the community meets the requirements of social responsibility.
[0022] The interconnected network comprised of the aforementioned power generation unit 10, energy-saving unit 20, management platform 30, equipment supplier 40, and enterprise terminal 50 includes three modes depending on the conditions under which the power generation unit 10 and energy-saving unit 20 are constructed and installed. The first mode is when the homeowner or general electricity user actively submits an application; the second mode is when the management platform 30 actively seeks out cooperating homeowners and general electricity users; and the third mode is when the enterprise terminal 50 submits an application to the management platform 30.
[0023] Please refer to Figure 2 for the operation flow of the first mode, and also refer to Figure 1. Step S60, which illustrates the proactive application process, involves the homeowner or general electricity user proactively submitting an application to the management platform 30 according to the application mechanism 32. After passing the application mechanism 32, the platform accepts applications for the construction of the power generation unit 10 and the installation of the energy-saving unit 20. It is worth noting that, taking a rooftop photovoltaic panel as the power generation unit 10 as an example, the homeowner needs to provide the roof of the house as the site for constructing the photovoltaic panel. Similarly, taking an energy-saving appliance as the energy-saving unit 20 as an example, the electricity user needs to meet the conditions for installing the appliance.
[0024] Step S62 discloses the assessment and installation process. After completing the content disclosed in step S60, the management platform 30 uses its assessment and installation mechanism 34 to conduct a construction assessment of the power generation unit 10 and / or an installation assessment of the energy-saving unit 20. The assessment data required for constructing the power generation unit 10 includes, but is not limited to, the construction area and construction area. The assessment data required for installing the energy-saving unit 20 includes, but is not limited to, the installation area, space size, power consumption pattern, and type of energy-saving equipment.
[0025] If the management platform 30 uses digital devices, the applicant can load relevant evaluation data into the management platform 30 in the form of text, photos, or other digital data. Then, through artificial intelligence reading, analysis, and planning, the platform automatically generates a better implementation plan. If the management platform 30 uses manual operation, the evaluation data is analyzed and planned by professionals. It is understood that the management platform 30 can also use digital devices in conjunction with manual operation to complete the processing of evaluation data. After passing the evaluation, the management platform 30, in conjunction with an equipment supplier 40, executes the construction of the energy-saving unit 10 and / or the installation of the energy-saving unit 20.
[0026] Step block S64 reveals information reception and management, which is to receive the power generation information formed by the power generation of the power generation unit 10 through the information reception and management mechanism 36 of the management platform 30, and / or receive the energy saving information (power saving information) generated by the user due to the use of the energy saving unit 20.
[0027] It is worth noting that if the management platform 30 is an energy company (electricity company), the generated electricity is transmitted to the electricity company or integrated into the power grid, and the generated electricity information is also directly transmitted to the management platform 30. If the management platform 30 is not an energy company (electricity company), the generated electricity is transmitted to the electricity company cooperating with the management platform 30, and the generated electricity information is provided to the management platform 30 indirectly through the energy company (electricity company), or directly transmitted to the management platform 30 by the generated electricity unit 10. Similarly, the energy-saving information can also be provided to the management platform 30 directly or indirectly.
[0028] Step 66 reveals the matching and allocation process, in which the enterprise 50 submits an application to the management platform 30, and the matching and allocation are carried out through the matching mechanism 38. The application from the enterprise 50 includes the demand for electricity and the demand for energy-saving information.
[0029] Regarding electricity demand, the management platform 30 determines the amount of electricity generated from the received and accumulated electricity generation information, and allocates it based on the demand of the enterprise 50. Subsequently, the management platform 30 notifies the energy company (power company) of the allocation result for power distribution. It is understood that if the management platform 30 is the energy company (power company), then the management platform 30 directly performs power distribution.
[0030] Regarding energy-saving information, the management platform 30 understands the amount of energy-saving information received and accumulated, and allocates it according to the needs of the enterprise 50. The carbon emissions reduced by electricity saved by general electricity users are often overlooked and not effectively utilized, except for the reduction in their own electricity bills. Therefore, this embodiment collects this energy-saving information and provides it to the enterprise 50 that subsidizes energy saving as a measure of ESG performance.
[0031] Therefore, when considering the needs of enterprise 50, the geographical location of enterprise 50, or its designated geographical area, should be further taken into account. This would not only meet the requirements for reducing carbon emissions to comply with environmental protection, but also fulfill the corporate social responsibility requirements for assisting community development and giving back to the community. Therefore, the management platform 30 obtains the energy-saving information from the energy company (power company) and provides it to enterprise 50. It is understood that if the management platform 30 is the energy company (power company), then the management platform 30 directly distributes the energy-saving information.
[0032] Step 68 reveals the profit and profit sharing. The profit comes from the fees that the enterprise 50 should pay for the generated electricity and / or the energy-saving information, while the profit sharing recipients include homeowners and the management platform 30.
[0033] It is worth noting that after the equipment supplier 40 completes the construction of the energy-saving unit 10, the relevant costs are paid by the management platform 30. General electricity users can obtain the energy-saving unit 20 for free or at a lower price through the planning of the management platform 30.
[0034] For example, rooftop solar power generation systems are typically built using a rental model, or the homeowner funds the construction and then sells the generated electricity to an energy company for a fee. However, in this embodiment, the construction funding for the solar power generation unit 10 is planned by the management platform 30, and the homeowner at least provides the site for its construction. Therefore, the proceeds from the sale of the electricity generated by the solar power generation unit 10 to the energy company are distributed between the homeowner and the management platform 30 according to preset conditions. In this way, this embodiment allows homeowners to construct the solar power generation unit 10 with minimal or no investment. It can even offer homeowners a profit distribution model that is many times more profitable than the traditional rental model, thereby encouraging homeowners to provide the site for the solar power generation unit 10 and creating a win-win situation.
[0035] Please refer to Figure 3 for the operational flow of the second mode, and also refer to Figure 1. Step S70, as shown, illustrates the proactive operation of the management platform. This involves the management platform 30 actively searching for and evaluating suitable locations for the energy-saving unit 10 and collaborating with homeowners, and / or searching for and evaluating suitable electricity users in selected areas for installing the energy-saving unit 20 and collaborating with those users. Similar to the first mode, the management platform 30 plans the construction funding for the energy-saving unit 10, and the homeowner at least provides the site for its construction. Regarding energy efficiency, the electricity user can obtain the energy-saving unit 20 with higher energy-saving benefits for free or at a lower purchase price, without affecting their due rights and benefits.
[0036] Step block S72 discloses the evaluation and installation of the power generation unit and / or energy-saving unit. After completing the content disclosed in step block 70, the management platform 30 uses its evaluation and installation mechanism 34 to perform a construction evaluation of the power generation unit 10 and / or an installation evaluation of the energy-saving unit 20. The evaluation data required for constructing the power generation unit 10 includes, but is not limited to, the construction area and construction area; the evaluation data required for installing the energy-saving unit 20 includes, but is not limited to, the installation area, space size, power consumption pattern, and type of energy-saving equipment. It is understood that the execution content of step block 72 disclosed in this embodiment is the same as the execution content of step block 62, and therefore will not be repeated.
[0037] Step block 74 discloses information reception and management, which involves receiving power generation information from the power generation unit 10 through the information reception and management mechanism 36 of the management platform 30, as well as receiving energy-saving information generated by the user due to the use of the energy-saving unit 20. It is understood that the execution content of step block 74 in this embodiment is the same as that of step block 64, and therefore will not be repeated.
[0038] Step block 76 discloses the matching and allocation process, in which the enterprise terminal 50 submits an application to the management platform 30, and the matching and allocation are carried out through the matching mechanism 38. The application from the enterprise terminal 50 includes the demand for electricity and / or the demand for energy-saving information. It is understood that the execution content of step block 76 disclosed in this embodiment is the same as the execution content of step block 66, so it will not be repeated.
[0039] Step block 78 discloses the profit and revenue sharing. The profit comes from the fees that the enterprise 50 should pay for obtaining the generated electricity and / or the energy-saving information, while the revenue sharing recipients include the homeowner and the management platform 30. It is understood that the execution content of step block 78 disclosed in this embodiment is the same as the execution content of step block 68, so it will not be repeated.
[0040] Please refer to the operation process of the third mode shown in Figure 4, and refer to Figure 1 in conjunction. Step block 80 reveals that the enterprise submits an application according to its needs, including the enterprise 50 actively submitting an application to the management platform 30 according to the application mechanism 32 to request the electricity generation and / or energy saving information and to contribute funds according to the conditions.
[0041] Step S82 discloses the assessment and installation process. After completing the content disclosed in step S80, the management platform 30 executes the assessment and installation mechanism 34 to conduct a structural assessment of the power generation unit 10 and / or an installation assessment of the energy-saving unit 20. The assessment data required for the structural assessment of the power generation unit 10 includes, but is not limited to, the construction area and construction area. The assessment data required for installing the energy-saving unit 20 includes, but is not limited to, the installation area, space size, power consumption pattern, and type of energy-saving equipment. It is worth noting that the aforementioned assessment data should substantially meet the requirements specified by the enterprise 50.
[0042] If the management platform 30 uses digital devices, the relevant evaluation data is loaded into the management platform 30 as digital data in the form of text, photos, or other forms. Then, through artificial intelligence reading, analysis, and planning, the best implementation plan is automatically generated. If the management platform 30 uses manual operation, the evaluation data is analyzed and planned by professionals. It is understood that the management platform 30 can also use digital devices in conjunction with manual operation to complete the processing of evaluation data. After passing the evaluation, the management platform 30, in conjunction with an equipment supplier 40, executes the construction of the energy-saving unit 10 and the installation of the energy-saving unit 20.
[0043] Step block 84 discloses information reception and management, which involves receiving power generation information from the power generation unit 10 through the information reception and management mechanism 36 of the management platform 30, as well as receiving energy-saving information generated by the user due to the use of the energy-saving unit 20. It is understood that the execution content of step block 84 in this embodiment is the same as that of step block 64, and therefore will not be repeated.
[0044] Step block 86 reveals the matching and allocation, which is carried out by the management platform 30 based on the application requirements and funding conditions proposed by the enterprise 50 through the matching mechanism 38.
[0045] Regarding the demand for generated electricity, the management platform 30 determines the amount of generated electricity from the accumulated generated electricity information received and allocates it with reference to the demand and investment amount of the enterprise 50. Subsequently, the management platform 30 notifies the energy company (power company) of the allocation results for power distribution. It is understood that if the management platform 30 is the energy company (power company), then the management platform 30 directly distributes the power.
[0046] Regarding energy-saving information, the management platform 30 determines the amount of energy-saving information received and accumulated, and allocates it based on the needs and contributions made by the enterprise 50. In the allocation process, the location of the enterprise 50, or a designated region, should be considered. This approach not only meets the requirements for reducing carbon emissions to comply with environmental protection, but also fulfills the corporate social responsibility requirements for assisting community development and giving back to the community.
[0047] Step 88 reveals the profit and profit sharing. The profit comes from the fees that the enterprise 50 should pay for the generated electricity and / or the energy-saving information, while the profit sharing recipients include homeowners and the management platform 30.
[0048] Based on the above, the energy-saving / energy-creating information generated by the management platform 30, through the matching of other people's sites, can be used to represent the energy-saving / energy-creating performance of the enterprise 50. Therefore, it can become a marketable product and be sold to the enterprise 50 as a performance indicator for implementing ESG. Secondly, from the perspective of the site owner, in addition to the benefits that can be obtained with minimal investment, the generated electricity and energy saving are equivalent to energy saving / energy creation without carbon credit certification, and the benefits of carbon credit can be enjoyed.
[0049] Secondly, the enterprise 50 can provide information on the energy generated and / or energy saved in a designated area through pre-funding or post-funding. Therefore, the obtained energy generated and / or energy saved information has a specific regionality and is sufficient to serve as the performance of ESG implementation.
[0050] Furthermore, through the arrangement of the management platform 30, if the rooftop photovoltaic panel is terminated and the equipment is dismantled midway, the dismantled photovoltaic equipment can be transferred to rural or remote areas for use. Therefore, even if the contract is terminated after 4 to 5 years, none of the parties will suffer losses, thereby greatly increasing the homeowner's willingness to release the rooftop solar photovoltaic structure.
[0051] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technology and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify and change the above embodiments without departing from the technical principles and spirit of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be as described in the patent application scope below.
[0052] 10: Electricity Creation Unit
[0053] 20: Energy-saving unit
[0054] 30: Management Platform
[0055] 32: Application Mechanism
[0056] 34: Assessment and Installation Mechanism
[0057] 36: Information Reception Management Mechanism
[0058] 38: Matching Mechanism
[0059] 40: Equipment Supply Side
[0060] 50: Enterprise side
Claims
1. A method for acquiring power generation and / or energy saving information and its application, comprising: generating and providing power generation and power generation information through the construction and use of a power generation unit; installing and using energy in an energy saving unit; receiving the energy consumption data of the energy saving unit through a management platform, and calculating energy saving information based on the energy consumption data; furthermore, the management platform comprises: an application mechanism for providing construction applications for the power generation unit and / or installation applications for the energy saving unit; an evaluation and installation mechanism for evaluating the site of applications approved by the application mechanism and coordinating with an equipment supplier for on-site construction and installation; an information receiving and management mechanism for receiving and distributing the power generation information and / or the energy saving information; and a matching mechanism for allocating the power generation information and / or the energy saving information to an enterprise. The enterprise, in coordination with the planning of construction and / or installation funds, acquires part or all of the generated electricity and / or energy-saving information from a designated site through pre-purchase or post-purchase financing. The management platform's assessment and installation mechanism evaluates factors including the construction area, construction area, installation area, space size, electricity consumption patterns, and energy-saving equipment types. The management platform is a digital device; upon successful application, it initiates the assessment and installation mechanism and loads relevant assessment data into the management platform as text, photos, or other digital data. Artificial intelligence then reads, analyzes, and plans the data to automatically generate the best implementation plan.
2. The method and application of obtaining electricity generation and / or energy-saving information as described in claim 1, wherein the fees paid by the enterprise for obtaining the electricity generation and / or energy-saving information are distributed to the homeowner who provides the electricity generation unit and the management platform.
3. The method for obtaining and applying the amount of power generation and / or energy saving information as described in claim 1, wherein the application mechanism is used to accept applications from at least one of the following three parties: the homeowner providing the construction site for the power generation unit, the electricity user providing the installation of the energy saving unit, and the enterprise.
4. The method for obtaining electricity generation and / or energy saving information as described in claim 1, and its application thereto, wherein the enterprise obtains the electricity generation and / or energy saving information as ESG performance data.
5. The method for obtaining electricity generation and / or energy saving information as described in claim 1, and its application thereto, wherein the electricity generation is derived from electricity generated by renewable energy sources.
6. The method for obtaining energy-saving and / or energy-saving information as described in claim 1, wherein the energy-saving information comes from an energy-saving unit that can provide energy saving and carbon reduction, which includes at least one of an energy-saving unit, a water-saving unit, a gas-saving unit, and a fuel-saving unit.