Information processing apparatus, information processing system, method for controlling the same, program, and storage medium

Abstract

To give appropriate evaluation to charging of an electric vehicle with power derived from renewable energy.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus comprises: management means that manages electric energy charged to a battery of an electric vehicle as electric energy derived from renewable energy and as electric energy derived from energy other than the renewable energy; and issuance means that, when power derived from the renewable energy is charged to the battery, issues a renewable energy value according to the electric energy.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing system, a control method thereof, a program, and a storage medium.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, in order to enable more people to access affordable, reliable, sustainable, and advanced energy, research and development have been conducted on charging and discharging in mobility equipped with secondary batteries that contribute to energy efficiency.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses that the amount of power obtained by transmitting the surplus of the power generation amount at the user's home of an electric vehicle to the grid is regarded as a positive power asset, and the amount of charge obtained by charging an electric vehicle at a facility other than the user's home is regarded as a negative power asset. Further, it discloses a power asset management device that can charge at a facility other than the user's home without charging for the net power asset, which is the value obtained by offsetting the positive power asset and the negative power asset.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in Patent Document 1, only the surplus of the power generation amount at the user's home of the electric vehicle is mentioned, and it does not consider whether the power charged to the electric vehicle is from the user's own home or from other facilities. Therefore, there is a problem that even if an electric vehicle is charged with power derived from renewable energy, it is not evaluated at all.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a technology for appropriately evaluating the charging of an electric vehicle with electric power derived from renewable energy. And, by extension, it contributes to the efficiency of energy.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is management means for distinguishing and managing the amount of electric power charged in the battery of an electric vehicle into the amount of electric power derived from renewable energy and the amount of electric power derived from sources other than the renewable energy; issuing means for issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge when the electric power derived from the renewable energy is charged in the battery; and is characterized by comprising the above.

Effects of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it becomes possible to appropriately evaluate the charging of an electric vehicle with electric power derived from renewable energy.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and not all combinations of the features described in the embodiments are essential for the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. Also, the same or similar configurations are given the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations are omitted.

[0011] (Embodiment 1) <System Configuration> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a server device (information processing device). Reference numeral 20 denotes an electric vehicle, for example, a four-wheel electric vehicle. However, it is not limited to four-wheel vehicles, and three-wheel or two-wheel vehicles may also be used. The user of the electric vehicle 20 can connect a power plug to the electric vehicle 20 at home to charge the electric vehicle 20. Also, the electric vehicle 20 can be charged at a charging station (charging stand) outside the home. Reference numeral 30 denotes a network. The server device 10 and the electric vehicle 20 are connected via the network 40.

[0012] <Hardware Configuration> Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a hardware configuration example of the server device 10 and the electric vehicle 20 according to an embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the server device 10 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the electric vehicle 20 according to an embodiment.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 2, the server device 10 includes a CPU 101, a storage device 102, and a communication unit 103. The control operation of the server device 10 is realized by the CPU 101 reading and executing a computer program stored in the storage device 102. The CPU 101 may be one or more CPUs. The storage device 102 is one or more memories that store various information. For example, it stores information received from other devices, computer programs read and executed by the CPU 101, and the like. The communication unit 103 has a function of communicating with other devices wired or wirelessly via the network 40.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 3, the electric vehicle 20 includes a CPU 201, a storage device 202, a communication unit 203, a display unit 204, an operation input unit 205, a sensor 206, and a battery 207. The configurations of the steering device, drive device, etc. of the electric vehicle 20 are omitted.

[0015] The control operation of the electric vehicle 20 is realized by the CPU 201 reading and executing a computer program stored in the storage device 202. The CPU 201 may be one or more CPUs. The storage device 202 is one or more memories that store various information. For example, it stores information received from other devices, computer programs read and executed by the CPU 201, and the like.

[0016] The communication unit 203 has a function of communicating with other devices wired or wirelessly via the network 30. The display unit 204 displays various videos and images for the user. The operation input unit 205 receives inputs of various operation instructions from the user. The sensor 206 detects that the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 has been charged. Further, the sensor 206 can detect whether the power charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 is power derived from renewable energy or power derived from sources other than renewable energy. For example, when the user connects a power plug to the electric vehicle 20 at home to charge the electric vehicle 20, if the power is, for example, power generated by a solar power generation facility installed on the roof of the home and stored in a storage battery, it can be determined that the power is derived from renewable energy. The battery 207 is a rechargeable battery that can be charged by receiving power supply from the user's home or a charging station. The charging station is, for example, installed adjacent to a gas station or installed independently. When the power supplied from the charging station is power derived from renewable energy, the electric vehicle 20 may receive information indicating this from the charging station and determine whether the received power is power derived from renewable energy based on the received information.

[0017] <Functional Configuration> Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, a functional configuration example of the server device 10 and the electric vehicle 20 according to an embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the server device 10 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the electric vehicle 20 according to an embodiment.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 4, the server device 10 includes a management unit 1001, an issuing unit 1002, and a transmission / reception unit 1003. The management unit 1001 manages the amount of power charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 by distinguishing it into the amount of power derived from renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than renewable energy.

[0019] When the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 is charged with power derived from renewable energy, the issuing unit 1002 issues a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge. The issuing unit 1002 issues a renewable energy value to the user of the electric vehicle 20. For example, when the renewable energy value is cash, by registering and holding the account information of the user of the electric vehicle 20 in advance, cash corresponding to the amount of charge may be transferred to the account. The renewable energy value may be tradable. The renewable energy value can take various forms such as points, gift vouchers, cryptocurrencies, etc. Also, a combination of a plurality of these may be provided.

[0020] The transceiver unit 1003 receives charging information from the electric vehicle 20, including the amount of charge of the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 and the determination result as to whether the power charging the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 is power derived from renewable energy. The management unit 1001 performs management based on the charging information received by the transceiver unit 1003.

[0021] Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the electric vehicle 20 includes a detection unit 2001, a determination unit 2002, and a transceiver unit 2003.

[0022] The detection unit 2001 detects that the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 has been charged. Further, the detection unit 2001 can detect whether the power charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 is power derived from renewable energy or power derived from sources other than renewable energy. For example, consider the case where a user connects a power plug to the electric vehicle 20 at home to charge the electric vehicle 20, and the power is sourced from, for example, power generated by a solar power generation facility installed on the roof of the user's home and stored in a storage battery. In that case, the storage battery is recognized as information indicating the connection destination, and based on this, it can be determined that the power is derived from renewable energy. Alternatively, when the power generated by the solar power generation facility is directly supplied to the battery 207 without passing through the storage battery, the solar power generation facility is recognized as information indicating the connection destination, and based on this, it can be determined that the power is derived from renewable energy. Thus, the detection unit 2001 may receive and detect information indicating the source of the power supplied to the battery 207 (information indicating the connection destination of the battery 207). The source of the power (connection destination of the battery 207) may be various connection destinations such as a solar power generation facility installed on the roof of the user's home of the electric vehicle 20, a storage battery that stores the power generated by the solar power generation facility, a power source not derived from renewable energy at the user's home of the electric vehicle 20, a charging station, and the like.

[0023] Based on the detection result of the detection unit 2001, the determination unit 2002 determines whether the power charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 is power derived from renewable energy. The transmission / reception unit 2003 transmits charging information including the amount of charge charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 and the determination result of the determination unit 2002 to the server device 10.

[0024] <Process> Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 6, the procedure of the process performed by the information processing system according to the present embodiment will be described. In F601, the detection unit 2001 detects that the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 has been charged.

[0025] In F602, the determination unit 2002 determines, based on the detection result of the detection unit 2001, whether the power charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 is power derived from renewable energy.

[0026] In F603, the transmission / reception unit 2003 transmits charging information including the amount of charge charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 and the determination result of the determination unit 2002 to the server device 10.

[0027] In F604, the management unit 1001 manages the amount of electric power charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 based on the charging information received from the electric vehicle 20. More specifically, the management unit 1001 manages the amount of electric power charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 by distinguishing it into the amount of electric power derived from renewable energy and the amount of electric power derived from sources other than renewable energy.

[0028] In F605, when the battery 207 is charged with power derived from renewable energy, the issuance unit 1002 issues a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge. The above is the series of processes in FIG. 6.

[0029] Here, referring to FIG. 7, the procedure of the process performed by the electric vehicle 20 according to the present embodiment will be described. In S701, the determination unit 2002 determines, based on the detection result of the detection unit 2001, whether the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 has been charged. If this step is Yes, the process proceeds to S702. On the other hand, if this step is No, the process waits until charging is detected.

[0030] In S702, the determination unit 2002 determines whether the power charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 is power derived from renewable energy. If this step is Yes, the process proceeds to S703. On the other hand, if this step is No, the process proceeds to S704.

[0031] In S703, the determination unit 2002 generates charging information including the amount of charge charged to the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 and additional information indicating that the power is derived from renewable energy.

[0032] In S704, the determination unit 2002 generates charging information including the amount of charge charged to the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 and additional information indicating that the power is derived from sources other than renewable energy.

[0033] In S705, the transceiver unit 2003 transmits charging information including the amount of charge charged to the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 and the determination result of the determination unit 2002 to the server device 10. Thus, the processing of FIG. 7 ends.

[0034] Also, referring to FIG. 8, the procedure of the processing performed by the server device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. In S801, the transceiver unit 1003 receives charging information including the amount of charge charged to the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 and the determination result as to whether the power charged to the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 is derived from renewable energy from the electric vehicle 20.

[0035] In S802, the management unit 1001 manages the amount of power charged to the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 20 by distinguishing it into the amount of power derived from renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than renewable energy based on the charging information received from the electric vehicle 20.

[0036] In S803, when the battery 207 is charged with power derived from renewable energy, the issuing unit 1002 issues a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge. The above is the series of processing of FIG. 8.

[0037] As described above, in this embodiment, the amount of power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle is distinguished and managed between the amount of power derived from renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than renewable energy. Then, when the power derived from renewable energy is charged to the battery, a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge is issued.

[0038] This makes it possible to give an appropriate evaluation to charging an electric vehicle with power derived from renewable energy. In particular, the user of the electric vehicle can manifest the renewable energy value that has not been particularly evaluated until now only by charging the electric vehicle with power derived from renewable energy. That is, the renewable energy value that has been buried until now can be rediscovered and appropriate evaluation and reward can be given.

[0039] (Embodiment 2) In Embodiment 1, an example was described in which a renewable energy value is issued to the user of an electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is charged with power derived from renewable energy. In contrast, in this embodiment, an example in which a renewable energy value is issued when the power derived from renewable energy is actually consumed will be described. The configuration of the information processing system and the hardware configuration of each device are the same as those in Embodiment 1, and the information processing system according to this embodiment is assumed to include a server device 11 and an electric vehicle 21.

[0040] <Functional Configuration of Server Device> With reference to FIG. 9, the functional configuration of the server device according to this embodiment will be described. The server device 11 according to this embodiment further includes a consumption determination unit 1004 in addition to a management unit 1001, an issuance unit 1002, and a transmission / reception unit 1003.

[0041] The consumption determination unit 1004 determines whether the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery 207 is actually consumed (used). Examples of consumption are assumed to be cases where power is consumed for the operation of the electric vehicle 21 (such as vehicle driving), or cases where power is consumed by other electrical appliances by taking power from the electric vehicle 21.

[0042] In addition to the functions described in Embodiment 1, the issuing unit 1002 has a function of issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount when the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 is consumed. In this embodiment, an example will be described in which the renewable energy value is not issued during charging and is issued for the first time during consumption, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the renewable energy value may be issued during both charging and consumption.

[0043] Further, the consumption determination unit 1004 may determine whether the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 is consumed (used) in the electric vehicle 21. In that case, the issuing unit 1002 may further issue a renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount when the power derived from the renewable energy is consumed in the electric vehicle 21. An example of consumption outside the electric vehicle 21 is a case where power is consumed by other electrical appliances or the like by taking power from the electric vehicle 21.

[0044] The transmission and reception unit 1003 receives charging information as described in Embodiment 1, and receives consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 is consumed and the consumption amount of the power. Alternatively, when limiting the power consumption to be performed within the electric vehicle 21, the transmission and reception unit 1003 may receive charging information as described in Embodiment 1, and receive consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 is consumed within the electric vehicle 21 and the consumption amount of the power. The consumption determination unit 1004 can make a determination based on the received consumption information.

[0045] <Functional configuration of electric vehicle> With reference to FIG. 10, the functional configuration of the electric vehicle according to this embodiment will be described. The electric vehicle 21 according to this embodiment includes a detection unit 2021, a determination unit 2022, and a transmission and reception unit 2023.

[0046] The detection unit 2021 has the functions of the detection unit 2021 in Embodiment 1, and detects that the power of the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 has been consumed. The sensor 206 according to the present embodiment is provided, for example, on the battery 207, and can detect the remaining amount of the battery 207.

[0047] The determination unit 2022 has the functions of the detection unit 2002 in Embodiment 1, and determines whether the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 has actually been consumed (used).

[0048] The transmission / reception unit 2023 has the functions of the transmission / reception unit 2003 in Embodiment 1, and transmits consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 has been consumed and the consumption amount of the power to the server device 11. Alternatively, when the power consumption is limited to being performed within the electric vehicle 21, the transmission / reception unit 2023 may transmit consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 has been consumed within the electric vehicle 21 and the consumption amount of the power.

[0049] <Process> With reference to FIG. 11, the procedure of the process performed by the information processing system according to the present embodiment will be described. In F1101, the detection unit 2021 detects that the power of the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 has been consumed. In particular, the detection unit 2021 detects that the power derived from the renewable energy of the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 has been consumed. When all the power charged in the battery 207 is power derived from renewable energy, it is possible to detect that the power derived from the renewable energy has been consumed in response to the detection of the power consumption. Also, even when a part of the power charged in the battery 207 is power derived from renewable energy, it is possible to detect that the power derived from the renewable energy has been consumed in response to the detection of the power consumption.

[0050] In F1102, based on the detection result of the detection unit 2021, the determination unit 2022 determines whether the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 has been actually consumed (used). In F1103, the transmission / reception unit 2023 transmits consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 has been consumed and the consumption amount of the power to the server device 11.

[0051] Note that when all the power charged in the battery 207 is power derived from renewable energy, the power consumption amount is the power consumption amount of the power derived from renewable energy. Also, when a part of the power charged in the battery 207 is power derived from renewable energy, the power consumption amount of the power derived from renewable energy can be derived according to the ratio. For example, before consumption, if the ratio of the power derived from renewable energy to the power derived from other than renewable energy is A:B, the power consumption amount of the power derived from renewable energy = total consumption amount × (A / (A + B)) may be derived.

[0052] In F1104, based on the consumption information received from the electric vehicle 21, the consumption determination unit 1004 determines whether the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 has been actually consumed (used). In F1105, when the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery 207 has been consumed, the issuing unit 1002 issues a renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount. The above is a series of processes in FIG. 11.

[0053] Here, referring to FIG. 12, the procedure of the process performed by the electric vehicle 21 according to the present embodiment will be described. In S1201, based on the detection result of the detection unit 2001, the determination unit 2002 determines whether the power of the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 has been consumed. If this step is Yes, it proceeds to S1202. On the other hand, if this step is No, it waits until consumption is detected.

[0054] In S1202, the determination unit 2002 determines whether the consumed power is power derived from renewable energy. If this step is Yes, the process proceeds to S1203. On the other hand, if this step is No, the process proceeds to S1204.

[0055] In S1203, the determination unit 2002 generates consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery 207 has been consumed and the consumption amount of the power.

[0056] In S1204, the determination unit 2002 generates consumption information including information indicating that the power other than the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery 207 has been consumed and the consumption amount of the power.

[0057] In S1205, the transceiver unit 2003 transmits the generated consumption information to the server device 11. Thus, the process of FIG. 12 ends.

[0058] Also, with reference to FIG. 13, the procedure of the process performed by the server device 11 according to the present embodiment will be described. In S1301, the transceiver unit 1003 receives consumption information including the charged amount consumed by the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 and the determination result as to whether the power consumed by the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 is power derived from renewable energy from the electric vehicle 21.

[0059] In S1302, the consumption determination unit 1004 determines whether the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery 207 of the electric vehicle 21 has actually been consumed (used) based on the consumption information received from the electric vehicle 21.

[0060] In S1303, when the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery 207 is consumed, the issuing unit 1002 issues a renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount. The above is the series of processes of FIG. 13.

[0061] As described above, in this embodiment, when the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery of the electric vehicle is actually consumed, a renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount is issued.

[0062] This makes it possible to give an appropriate evaluation to the fact that the power derived from renewable energy is actually consumed. In particular, the user of the electric vehicle can actualize the renewable energy value that has not been particularly evaluated until now just by consuming the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the electric vehicle. That is, the renewable energy value that has been buried until now can be rediscovered and appropriate evaluation and reward can be given.

[0063] [Modification Example] The above-described embodiments may be implemented in combination. That is, when the electric vehicle is charged with the power derived from renewable energy, a renewable energy value may be issued to the user of the electric vehicle, and when the power derived from renewable energy is actually consumed, a renewable energy value may be further issued. This makes it possible to give appropriate evaluation and reward both when the power derived from renewable energy is charged and when it is consumed. In this case, the renewable energy value to be issued may be changed. For example, the issuance may be performed so that "the renewable energy value issued at the time of charging > the renewable energy value issued at the time of consumption".

[0064] In the above-described embodiment, cash, points, etc. are cited as examples of the renewable energy value, but it is not limited thereto. For example, a renewable energy certificate (for example, a green power certificate) may be issued to the user of the electric vehicle as the renewable energy value so that it can be bought by an electric vehicle manufacturer or the like. The user of the electric vehicle can receive a reward by selling the renewable energy certificate to an electric vehicle manufacturer or the like.

[0065] Electric vehicle manufacturers and the like can reflect it in the LCA evaluation by purchasing renewable energy certificates, so that they can reduce the numerical value of CO2 emissions used during manufacturing and material acquisition. LCA stands for Life Cycle Assessment, which is a method for quantitatively evaluating the environmental impact throughout the life cycle or at specific stages of a certain product or service.

[0066] As a user of an electric vehicle, after the end of the buyback period of the feed-in tariff system (FIT system) for the solar power generation equipment installed at the user's home, the user will be able to find a new sales destination for the renewable energy. Even if the buyback price by the power company decreases after the end of the buyback period, it is possible to obtain new rewards from alternative routes, which is a great benefit for the user.

[0067] In addition, it may be possible to distinguish between the renewable energy generated by the solar power generation equipment at the user's home of the electric vehicle and the renewable energy generated by other equipment, and perform more detailed control. For example, the management unit 1001 may further distinguish and manage the amount of electric power derived from renewable energy among the amount of electric power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle into the amount of electric power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle and the amount of electric power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle. The renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle is, for example, the renewable energy generated by the solar power generation equipment (owned by the user) at the user's home of the electric vehicle. By associating the user's electric vehicle with the user's solar power generation equipment and registering it in advance in the server device 10 or the like, it becomes possible to determine the presence or absence of a relationship. In addition, the renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle is the renewable energy generated by equipment other than the solar power generation equipment at the user's home of the electric vehicle, for example, a charging station derived from renewable energy. The charging station derived from renewable energy can be distinguished by transmitting information indicating this to the electric vehicle during charging.

[0068] And when the battery of the electric vehicle is charged with power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle, the issuing unit 1002 may issue a higher renewable energy value than when the battery is charged with power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle. Thereby, it is possible to encourage more effective utilization of renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle.

[0069] Furthermore, the consumption determination unit 1004 may further determine which of the power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle and the power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed among the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery. In that case, when the power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed, the issuing unit 1002 may issue a higher renewable energy value than when the power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed.

[0070] <Summary of the Embodiment> 1. The information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above embodiment a management means (1001) for distinguishing and managing the amount of power charged in the battery (207) of the electric vehicle (20, 21) into the amount of power derived from renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than the renewable energy; an issuing means (1002) for issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge when the battery is charged with the power derived from the renewable energy; are provided.

[0071] Thereby, it becomes possible to give an appropriate evaluation to charging the electric vehicle with power derived from renewable energy. Therefore, just by charging the electric vehicle, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the value (buried value) that has not been evaluated until now.

[0072] 2. In the information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above embodiment The issuing means issues the renewable energy value to the user of the electric vehicle.

[0073] This makes it possible to appropriately evaluate that the user of the electric vehicle has charged the electric vehicle with power derived from renewable energy.

[0074] 3. The information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above embodiment further include consumption determination means for determining whether the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery has been consumed, and when the power derived from the renewable energy is consumed, the issuing means further issues the renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount.

[0075] This makes it possible to appropriately evaluate that the power derived from renewable energy has been consumed. Therefore, simply by consuming, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the value (buried value) that has not been evaluated until now. In addition, by determining that it has actually been consumed, it is possible to appropriately evaluate that the renewable energy has been effectively utilized.

[0076] 4. The information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above embodiment further include receiving means for receiving consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery has been consumed and the consumption amount of the power, and the consumption determination means makes a determination based on the consumption information.

[0077] This enables the information processing apparatus to easily determine that the power derived from renewable energy has been consumed.

[0078] 5. The information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above embodiment further include consumption determination means for determining whether the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery has been consumed within the electric vehicle. When the power derived from the renewable energy is consumed in the electric vehicle, the issuing means further issues the renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount.

[0079] Thereby, it becomes possible to give an appropriate evaluation to the fact that the power derived from the renewable energy is consumed in the electric vehicle. Therefore, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the value (buried value) that has not been evaluated so far only by consuming it in the electric vehicle. In addition, by determining that it has actually been consumed in the electric vehicle, it is possible to appropriately evaluate the effective utilization of the renewable energy.

[0080] 6. The information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above embodiment further include receiving means for receiving consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery is consumed in the electric vehicle and the consumption amount of the power. The consumption determination means makes a determination based on the consumption information.

[0081] Thereby, the information processing apparatus can easily determine that the power derived from the renewable energy is consumed in the electric vehicle.

[0082] 7. In the information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above embodiment the management means further distinguishes and manages the amount of power derived from renewable energy among the amount of power charged in the battery of the electric vehicle into the amount of power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle and the amount of power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle. When the power derived from the renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle is charged in the battery, the issuing means issues a higher renewable energy value than when the power derived from the renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle is charged in the battery.

[0083] Accordingly, even when the battery is charged with power derived from the same renewable energy, it becomes possible to perform a more appropriate evaluation of the fact that the battery is charged with power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle.

[0084] 8. In the information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above-described embodiment, the consumption determination means further determines which of the power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle and the power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed among the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery, and when the power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed, the issuance means issues a higher renewable energy value than when the power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed.

[0085] Accordingly, even when the same power derived from renewable energy is consumed, it becomes possible to perform a more appropriate evaluation of the fact that the power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed.

[0086] 9. In the information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above-described embodiment, the renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle is renewable energy generated by solar power generation facilities owned by the user.

[0087] Accordingly, for example, power generation by solar power generation facilities installed on the roof of the user's house of the electric vehicle user can be effectively utilized. In addition, since a higher renewable energy value is issued, it becomes possible to encourage installation for users who do not have solar power generation facilities.

[0088] 10. In the information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above-described embodiment, the renewable energy value is tradable.

[0089] As a result, purchasers such as electric vehicle manufacturers can reduce the numerical value of CO2 emissions used during manufacturing or material acquisition by purchasing renewable energy values. In addition, sellers can effectively utilize the value that has been buried as a renewable energy value and has only been used to charge their own electric vehicles.

[0090] 11. In the information processing apparatuses (10, 11) according to the above embodiment, The renewable energy value is cash, points, gift vouchers, or cryptocurrency.

[0091] This makes it possible to provide an appropriate reward for charging an electric vehicle with power derived from renewable energy.

[0092] 12. The information processing system according to the above embodiment is An information processing system including electric vehicles (20, 21) and information processing apparatuses (10, 11), The electric vehicle Determination means for determining whether the power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle is power derived from renewable energy; Transmission means for transmitting charging information including the amount of charge charged to the battery and the determination result by the determination means, and The information processing apparatus Receiving means for receiving the charging information; Management means for distinguishing and managing the amount of power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle based on the charging information into the amount of power derived from renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than renewable energy; Issuing means for issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge when the battery is charged with power derived from renewable energy, and

[0093] This makes it possible to appropriately evaluate the charging of an electric vehicle with power derived from renewable energy. Therefore, simply by charging an electric vehicle, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the value (buried value) that has not been evaluated until now.

[0094] 13. The control method of the information processing apparatus according to the above embodiment A management step of distinguishing and managing the amount of electric power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle into the amount of electric power derived from renewable energy and the amount of electric power derived from sources other than the renewable energy, An issuing step of issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge when the electric power derived from the renewable energy is charged to the battery, It has.

[0095] This makes it possible to appropriately evaluate the charging of an electric vehicle with power derived from renewable energy. Therefore, simply by charging an electric vehicle, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the value (buried value) that has not been evaluated until now.

[0096] 14. The control method of the information processing system according to the above embodiment A control method of an information processing system including an electric vehicle and an information processing apparatus, In the electric vehicle, A determination step of determining whether the electric power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle is electric power derived from renewable energy, A transmission step of transmitting charging information including the amount of charge charged to the battery and the determination result by the determination step, Is executed, In the information processing apparatus, A receiving step of receiving the charging information, Based on the charging information, a management step of distinguishing and managing the amount of electric power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle into the amount of electric power derived from the renewable energy and the amount of electric power derived from sources other than the renewable energy, When the battery is charged with the power derived from the renewable energy, an issuing step of issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge; A control method for an information processing system, characterized in that the method is executed.

[0097] This makes it possible to give an appropriate evaluation to charging an electric vehicle with the power derived from renewable energy. Therefore, by simply charging an electric vehicle, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the value (buried value) that has not been evaluated so far.

[0098] 15. The program according to the above embodiment is A program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus of the above embodiment.

[0099] This makes it possible to realize the functions of the information processing apparatus as a program.

[0100] 16. The storage medium according to the above embodiment is A storage medium in which a program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus of the above embodiment is stored.

[0101] This makes it possible to realize the functions of the information processing apparatus as a storage medium.

[0102] <Other Embodiments> Also, a program for realizing one or more functions described in each embodiment is supplied to a system or apparatus via a network or a storage medium, and one or more processors in the computer of the system or apparatus can read and execute this program. The present invention can also be realized in such a manner.

[0103] The invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0104] 10, 11: Server device, 20, 21: Electric vehicle, 1001: Management unit, 1002: Issuing unit, 1003: Transmission / reception unit, 1004: Consumption determination unit, 2001, 2021: Detection unit, 2002, 2022: Determination unit, 2003, 2023: Transmission / reception unit

Claims

1. Management means for distinguishing and managing the amount of power charged to the battery of an electric vehicle into the amount of power derived from renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than the renewable energy; Issuing means for issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge when the power derived from the renewable energy is charged to the battery; An information processing apparatus comprising the above.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the issuing means issues the renewable energy value to the user of the electric vehicle.

3. Further comprising consumption determination means for determining whether the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery has been consumed; The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the issuing means further issues the renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount when the power derived from the renewable energy is consumed.

4. Further comprising receiving means for receiving consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery has been consumed and the consumption amount of the power; The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the consumption determination means makes a determination based on the consumption information.

5. Further comprising consumption determination means for determining whether the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery has been consumed within the electric vehicle; The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the issuing means further issues the renewable energy value corresponding to the consumption amount when the power derived from the renewable energy is consumed within the electric vehicle.

6. Further comprising receiving means for receiving consumption information including information indicating that the power derived from the renewable energy charged in the battery has been consumed within the electric vehicle and the consumption amount of the power; The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the consumption determination means makes a determination based on the consumption information.

7. The management means further distinguishes and manages the amount of power derived from renewable energy among the amount of power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle into the amount of power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle and the amount of power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle; The issuing means issues a higher renewable energy value when the battery is charged with power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle than when the battery is charged with power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

8. The consumption determination means further determines which of the power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle and the power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed among the power derived from renewable energy charged in the battery. The issuing means issues a higher renewable energy value when the power derived from renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed than when the power derived from renewable energy not related to the user of the electric vehicle is consumed. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3.

9. The renewable energy related to the user of the electric vehicle is renewable energy generated by a solar power generation facility owned by the user. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7.

10. The renewable energy value is tradable. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

11. The renewable energy value is cash, points, gift vouchers or cryptocurrency. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

12. An information processing system comprising an electric vehicle and an information processing apparatus, wherein the electric vehicle comprises a determination means for determining whether the power charged in the battery of the electric vehicle is power derived from renewable energy, and a transmission means for transmitting charging information including the amount of charge charged in the battery and the determination result by the determination means, and the information processing apparatus comprises a reception means for receiving the charging information, a management means for distinguishing and managing the amount of power charged in the battery of the electric vehicle based on the charging information into the amount of power derived from renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than renewable energy, and an issuing means for issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge when the battery is charged with power derived from renewable energy. An information processing system characterized by comprising the above.

13. A control method for an information processing apparatus, comprising: a management step of distinguishing and managing the amount of power charged to the battery of an electric vehicle into the amount of power derived from renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than the renewable energy; an issuing step of issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge when the power derived from the renewable energy is charged to the battery; A control method for an information processing apparatus, characterized by comprising the above steps.

14. A control method for an information processing system including an electric vehicle and an information processing apparatus, comprising: In the electric vehicle, a determination step of determining whether the power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle is power derived from renewable energy; a transmission step of transmitting charge information including the amount of charge charged to the battery and the determination result of the determination step; are executed, In the information processing apparatus, a reception step of receiving the charge information; a management step of distinguishing and managing the amount of power charged to the battery of the electric vehicle into the amount of power derived from the renewable energy and the amount of power derived from sources other than the renewable energy based on the charge information; an issuing step of issuing a renewable energy value corresponding to the amount of charge when the power derived from the renewable energy is charged to the battery; are executed. A control method for an information processing system, characterized by the above.

15. A program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

16. A storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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