Retrofit power outage countermeasure set

The retrofit power outage countermeasure set addresses the high cost and installation time of conventional emergency power systems by providing a portable battery and solar panel system that can be easily installed post-construction, ensuring power supply during outages and extending usage with a pass-through function and disconnection switch.

JP2025185686AActive Publication Date: 2025-12-22AI-COMMUNICATIONS INC
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Application Number
JP2024191253
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-12-22
Estimated Expiration
2044-06-10

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Technical Problem

Existing emergency power supply systems for residential and non-residential buildings are costly and require long construction periods, typically installed only during new construction, making them less widely used for disaster preparedness.

Method used

A retrofit power outage countermeasure set that includes a portable storage battery, solar panels, and a switch box, which can be easily attached to an existing distribution board, allowing power supply during outages by using either grid or solar power, with a pass-through function and disconnection switch to maintain power even when the battery is removed.

Benefits of technology

Enables low-cost, quick installation of emergency power supply systems that can sustain critical loads during outages, with the battery being portable for additional uses and extending power availability during prolonged outages.

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Abstract

To provide an emergency power supply system that is low-cost, easy to use, and allows for retrofitting emergency power supply measures to be implemented after a building's construction.SOLUTION: A retrofit power outage countermeasure set, which is attached to an existing distribution board 8 as an add on, includes a first main wiring 41 that connects a target branch circuit breaker 81 and a switch box 1, a second main wiring 42 that connects the switch box 1 and a specific load 9, and a portable storage battery 2 and a solar power generation panel 3 that are attached to the switch box 1. The portable storage battery 2, which is charged by power supplied from the target branch circuit breaker 81 during non outage conditions, supplies power to the specific load 9 during a power outage. The portable storage battery 2 can also be charged by electric power generated by the solar power generation panel 3, which is connected in parallel with the target branch circuit breaker 81 on the input side of the portable storage battery 2. In a state in which power is supplied to the portable storage battery 2 from the solar power generation panel 3 during non outage conditions, power supply from the target branch circuit breaker 81 to the specific load 9 is ensured.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a retrofit power outage countermeasure kit that provides retrofit measures against power outages that may be caused by large-scale disasters. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, there have been frequent cases of natural disasters such as major earthquakes and floods causing severe damage to local lifelines, making it an urgent issue to take thorough measures to deal with these. In particular, there have been an increasing number of cases of large-scale power outages caused by damage to power plants and power transmission and distribution networks, and the importance of taking measures to deal with these situations is being emphasized. When a power outage occurs due to a disaster, it is rare for it to take a long time to be restored, but in many cases it takes several days. During that time, people are forced to live an inconvenient life without electricity. Many people evacuate to evacuation shelters equipped with emergency power supply equipment, but many hesitate to do so for privacy reasons and end up staying in their homes without electricity. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-154257 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In consideration of the above issues, measures are being taken to install emergency power supply equipment in ordinary homes to prepare for power outages during disasters. However, the installation must be done when a new home is built, and the cost is in the hundreds of thousands of yen. Emergency power supply systems for residential buildings typically include solar panels and storage batteries. Under normal circumstances (when no power outages occur), the storage batteries are charged with grid power (power supplied by the power company) and solar power, and the battery's power is used during emergencies (when a power outage occurs). In addition, so-called V2H (Vehicle to Home) systems are sometimes installed, allowing electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles to be used as storage batteries. In any case, these conventional emergency power supply systems are costly, require long construction periods, and are typically installed when a new home is constructed, making them less widely used. These same issues also exist in non-residential buildings, such as offices and government offices. The present invention was made with the problem of emergency power supply measures in the event of a disaster in mind for non-residential buildings such as offices and government offices, and aims to provide low-cost, easy-to-use emergency power supply equipment, as well as to enable emergency power supply measures to be implemented after the building has been constructed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, this specification discloses an invention of a retrofit power outage countermeasure set. The retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to the disclosed invention is a retrofit power outage countermeasure set that is attached to an existing distribution board, and is attached between a target branch switch, which is one of the branch switches in the distribution board, and a specific load in a non-residential building in a state in which power is supplied from the target branch switch to the specific load when there is no power outage. This set includes: a first main wiring connected to the target branch switch; a second main wiring connected to the specific load; a portable storage battery that is charged with power supplied from the target branch switch via the first main wiring when there is no power outage and is detachable from the first main wiring; Solar panels and It is equipped with: The portable storage battery is connected to the second main wiring in a state in which it can supply power to a specific load via the second main wiring during a power outage. The photovoltaic power generation panel is connected in parallel with the target branch switch on the input side of the portable storage battery. The portable storage battery can be charged using power from both the target branch switch and the solar power generation panel connected in parallel, or is provided with a panel switch that switches whether the portable storage battery is powered by power from the target branch switch or the solar power generation panel. This retrofit power outage countermeasure set is configured to ensure power supply from the target branch switch to the specific load when the portable storage battery is powered by electricity from the solar power generation panel during non-power outages. In order to solve the above problem, the retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to the disclosed invention comprises: The portable battery has a pass-through function, the portable battery is connected in series with the specific load to the first main wiring and is connected upstream of the specific load; The system may be configured to include a disconnection switch that short-circuits the target branch switch and the specific load when the portable storage battery is disconnected from the first main wiring. In order to solve the above problem, the retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to the disclosed invention comprises: A panel switch is provided to switch whether the portable storage battery is powered by the power from the target branch switch or the power from the solar power generation panel. The configuration may include a bypass line that connects the target branch switch and the specific load when the panel switch is set to a state in which power is supplied to the portable storage battery using power from the solar power generation panel. In order to solve the above problem, the retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to the disclosed invention comprises: a portable battery is connected in parallel with the specific load to the first main wiring; A power outage switch is provided to disconnect the specific load from the first main wiring during a power outage and connect the portable battery to the specific load via the second main wiring to supply power. It can have the following configuration. In order to solve the above problem, the solar power generation panel in the retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to the disclosed invention may be portable. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] As explained below, the retrofit power outage countermeasure kit according to the disclosed invention supplies power to a specific load during a power outage using a portable storage battery that has been charged during normal times (when there is no power outage), allowing the specific load to use electricity until the amount of power stored in the portable storage battery reaches zero. This makes it possible to use the minimum amount of electricity necessary during a disaster, etc. Furthermore, construction can be completed inexpensively and in a short period of time, and the cost of the hardware can be significantly reduced, making it possible to provide low-cost countermeasures against power outages in the event of a disaster. In addition, the portable battery can be removed and used outdoors for leisure activities, killing two birds with one stone. The fact that the battery is portable also has another benefit: in the event of a power outage, it can be taken to another location indoors and used as needed. Furthermore, since it is equipped with a solar power generation panel and is capable of storing electricity in a portable storage battery, it is possible to postpone the time until the remaining charge in the portable storage battery becomes zero during a power outage, making it particularly suitable for long-term power outages.

[0007] Furthermore, if the portable storage battery has a pass-through function, is connected in series with the specific load to the first main wiring and is connected upstream of the specific load, and is provided with a disconnection switch that short-circuits the target branch switch and the specific load when the portable storage battery is removed from the first main wiring, power supply to the specific load is maintained even when the portable storage battery is removed, and there is an advantage that there are no problems with power usage at the specific load.

[0008] In addition, in a configuration in which the portable storage battery is connected in parallel with the specific load to the first main wiring and a power outage switch is provided that disconnects the specific load from the first main wiring during a power outage and connects the portable storage battery to the specific load via the second main wiring to supply power, power supply to the specific load is maintained even when the portable storage battery is removed, and there is the effect that there are no problems with power usage at the specific load, while the portable storage battery can supply power to the specific load during a power outage. Furthermore, if the solar power generation panel is portable, it can be installed later on very easily, and the solar power generation panel can also be used for leisure activities and other outings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the wiring state when the portable storage battery is removed. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to a second embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a configuration in which power is stored in a portable storage battery using both grid power from a target branch switch and a photovoltaic power generation panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Next, a description will be given of modes for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as embodiments.) Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to a first embodiment. The retrofit power outage countermeasure set shown in FIG. 1 is a set that retrofits a function to secure power using a storage battery in the event of a power outage. "Retrofit" means that it can be installed and added after the building is completed, rather than when it is constructed. As shown in FIG. 1, this retrofit power outage countermeasure set (hereinafter abbreviated as retrofit set) is composed of a switch box 1, a portable storage battery 2, a solar power generation panel 3, main wiring 41, 42, etc. The switch box 1 is provided with a main line terminal 100 and a load terminal 101. The retrofit set of the embodiment described below is intended to be installed in non-residential buildings such as offices and government offices.

[0011] As shown in Fig. 1 , this retrofit set is attached to one branch switch 81 in an existing distribution board 8 installed in a building. The retrofit set is installed in a manner that it is interposed between the one branch switch 81 and a specific load 9 that is supplied with power from the one branch switch 81. Therefore, during installation, the feeder line to the specific load 9 is removed from the one branch switch 81, one end of the first main wiring 41 is connected to the branch switch 81, and the other end of the first main wiring 41 is connected to a main line terminal 100 on the switch box 1. In addition, one end of the second main wiring 42 is connected to a load terminal 101 on the switch box 1, and the other end is connected to the specific load 9.

[0012] In the following description, the branch switch 81 to which the retrofit set is attached is referred to as the target branch switch. The specific load 9 to which the target branch switch 81 supplies power is the load to which power is supplied by the portable storage battery 2 during a power outage. In a building, power is distributed to each room by a distribution board 8, and the specific load 9 is selected to be a room with a high priority for power supply during a power outage (for example, the living room). In other words, the target branch switch 81 that supplies power to a room with a high priority for power supply during a power outage is disconnected and the retrofit set is installed.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 1, the retrofit set of the first embodiment is basically configured such that a portable storage battery 2 is interposed in series between a target branch switch 81 and a specific load 9. That is, the input terminal 21 of the portable storage battery 2 is connected to the target branch switch 81 by a first main wiring 41, and the output terminal 22 of the portable storage battery 2 is connected to the specific load 9 by a second main wiring 42. Therefore, the portable storage battery 2 and the specific load 9 are in series, with the portable storage battery 2 on the upstream side. The portable storage battery 2 used is one that has an input terminal for AC 100V and an output terminal for AC 100V and has a pass-through function. It has a configuration similar to that of a so-called uninterruptible power supply. For example, the DELTA2 sold by EcoFlow Technology Japan Co., Ltd. can be used as the portable storage battery 2 in this embodiment.

[0014] Two switches 11, 12 are arranged inside the switch box 1. One is a switch 11 (hereinafter referred to as the disconnection switch) for ensuring power supply to the specific load 9 when the portable storage battery 2 is removed. The other is a switch (hereinafter referred to as the panel switch) 12 for selecting whether or not to use power from the solar power generation panel 3 to store electricity in the portable storage battery 2.

[0015] The removal switch 11 will be described in more detail with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the wire connection state when the portable storage battery 2 is removed. 1, the switch box 1 is provided with a power storage input connection terminal 103 to which an input line (hereinafter referred to as a battery input line) 23 of the portable storage battery 2 is connected, and a power storage output connection terminal 104 to which an output line (hereinafter referred to as a battery output line) 24 of the portable storage battery 2 is connected. The battery input line 23 and the battery output line 24 are bundled together as a cable with a dedicated socket 25 at the end.

[0016] 1 and 2, a line from the first main wiring 41 branches into an in-box main line 411, which is short-circuited to the power storage input terminal 103, and a first bypass line 412, within the switch box 1. The in-box main line 411 is connected to the power storage input connection terminal 103 via the panel switch 102. As described above, the switch box 1 is provided with a load terminal 101 to which the second main wiring 42 is connected, and the first bypass line 412 is connected to the load terminal 101 via the disconnection switch 11.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 1, when the portable storage battery 2 is attached to the switch box 1, the removal switch 11 opens the first bypass line 412 from the load terminal 101. As shown in Fig. 2, when the portable storage battery 2 is removed, the removal switch 11 short-circuits the first bypass line 412 to the load terminal 101. For convenience of explanation, the removal switch 11 will be referred to as ON when the first bypass line 412 is short-circuited to the load terminal 101 and OFF when the first bypass line 412 is open.

[0018] The removal switch 11 may be a manual switch such as a push button switch, but is preferably an automatic switch that operates automatically when the portable storage battery 2 is removed. For example, a spring member may be provided for the removal switch 11, and when the portable storage battery 2 is removed, the spring action shifts the shorting plate, shorting (turning on) the first bypass wire 412 to the load terminal 101. When the portable storage battery 2 is attached, the removal switch 11 is pressed in against the elasticity of the spring member, and the first bypass wire 412 is disconnected (turned off) from the load terminal 101.

[0019] Next, the panel switch 12 will be described. As shown in Fig. 1, the switch box 1 is provided with a panel terminal 102. In this embodiment, the solar power generation panel 3 is equipped with an inverter 31, and the inverter 31 is provided on a power supply line from the solar power generation panel 3. The output of the inverter 31 is connected to the panel terminal 102, and the DC voltage from the solar power generation panel 3 is converted to AC 100V and supplied to the panel terminal 102.

[0020] The panel switch 12 switches between a state in which the power storage input connection terminal 103 is short-circuited to the main wire 411 inside the box and a state in which it is short-circuited to the panel terminal 102. For convenience of explanation, the panel switch 12 will be referred to as ON when the power storage input connection terminal 103 is disconnected from the main wire 411 inside the box and short-circuited to the panel terminal 102, and OFF when the power storage input connection terminal 103 is disconnected from the panel terminal 102 and short-circuited to the main wire 411 inside the box. A manual rotary switch is used for the panel switch 12. However, a socket-like device into which a cable extending from the inverter 31 is inserted may be used as the panel terminal, and an automatic switch that automatically turns on when the cable is connected may be used as the panel switch 12.

[0021] 1, a second bypass line 43 is provided as a line branching off from a line connected to the first main line 41 within the switch box 1. The second bypass line 43 bypasses the portable storage battery 2 and the removal switch 11 and is connected to the second main line 42, and an interlocking switch 13 is provided on the second bypass line 43. The interlocking switch 13 is a switch that is interlocked with the panel switch 12 and is normally off (open), but when the panel switch 12 is turned on, it is interlocked and turns on (short-circuited).

[0022] The operation of the retrofit set of the first embodiment will be described below. The retrofit set is installed as described above after construction of a building. The portable storage battery 2 is attached to the switch box 1, and the disconnection switch is turned off. The portable storage battery 2 is connected to the specific load 9 by the second main wiring 42. Furthermore, the panel switch 12 is turned off, and the solar power generation panel 3 is not connected to the portable storage battery 2. In this wiring state, power is stored in the portable storage battery 2 while being supplied to the specific load 9. Because the portable storage battery 2 has a pass-through function, when it is fully charged, power from the target branch switch 81 is supplied to the specific load 9, bypassing the portable storage battery 2.

[0023] In this state, if a power outage occurs due to a large-scale disaster or the like, the power supply from the grid power to the distribution board 8 will be cut off, and power will no longer be supplied from the target branch switch 81. The portable storage battery 2 will detect this and start supplying power using its internal circuitry. That is, power from the portable storage battery 2 will be supplied to the specific load 9, and power supply to the specific load 9 will continue. When the power outage is resolved, the internal circuitry of the portable storage battery 2 will detect the restoration of power and will return to a state in which it stores power and shorts out the specific load 9.

[0024] When the portable storage battery 2 is removed for outdoor use, the detachment switch 11 operates to short-circuit the first main wiring 41 and the second main wiring 42. This allows power supply to the specific load 9 to continue. Furthermore, when storing power in the portable storage battery 2 using the solar power generation panel 3 on a sunny day, the power feeder line extending from the inverter 31 is connected to the panel terminal 102 of the switch box 1, and the panel switch 12 is turned on. This turns off the power supply from the target branch switch 81, and instead turns on the power supply from the solar power generation panel 3. At this time, the interlocking switch 13 operates and turns on, and the power supply from the target branch switch 81 to the specific load 9 is ensured by the bypassing second bypass line 43. If it is sunny during the daytime when a power outage occurs, the panel switch 12 is turned on to concurrently store power in the portable storage battery 2. This postpones the time until the remaining power of the portable storage battery 2 becomes zero.

[0025] According to the retrofit set of this embodiment, power is supplied to the specific load 9 during a power outage from the portable storage battery 2 that has stored electricity during normal times (when there is no power outage), so electricity can be used by the specific load 9 until the amount of electricity stored in the portable storage battery 2 reaches zero. This makes it possible to use the minimum amount of electricity necessary during a disaster. Furthermore, since construction can be completed simply by attaching the switch box 1, to which the portable storage battery 2 and the solar power generation panel 3 are connected, to the target branch switch 81 via the first main wiring 41, construction can be completed extremely cheaply and in a short period of time. Furthermore, since the set combines the switch box 1, which has a relatively simple structure, with the portable storage battery 2 and the solar power generation panel 3, which are inexpensively available, the cost of the hardware can also be significantly reduced. This makes it possible to implement power outage countermeasures in the event of a disaster at low cost.

[0026] In addition, the portable battery 2 can be removed and used outdoors for leisure activities, killing two birds with one stone. The battery being portable also has another advantage: in the event of a power outage, it can be taken to another location in the building and used as needed. For example, if the toilet can only be flushed electrically and the power cable is plugged into an outlet, you can take the portable battery 2 to the toilet, connect the power cable to the portable battery 2, and flush the toilet. In other words, it kills three birds with one stone.

[0027] Furthermore, the retrofit set of the embodiment is equipped with a solar power generation panel 3 and is capable of storing electricity in the portable storage battery 2, so that the time until the remaining charge in the portable storage battery 2 becomes zero during a power outage can be extended, making it particularly suitable for cases where the power outage lasts for a long period of time. In the first embodiment, if the detachment switch 11 is configured to operate in conjunction with the panel switch 12, the second bypass line 43 and the interlocking switch 13 are not required. However, if the detachment switch 11 is configured to operate in conjunction with the removal of the portable charger 2, two interlocking operations are required, which has the disadvantage of making the structure complex.

[0028] Next, a retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to a second embodiment will be described below. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to the second embodiment. The retrofit set of the second embodiment is also a set that is retrofitted and connected to a target branch switch 81 in a distribution board 8 installed in a building, and includes a switch box 1, a portable storage battery 2, and a solar power generation panel 3. The retrofit set of the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the portable storage battery 2 is connected in parallel to a specific load 9.

[0029] 3, in the second embodiment, an in-box main line 411 and a power storage branch line 44 are provided in a manner that a line connected to the first main line 41 branches off. Similarly, the switch box 1 is provided with a panel terminal 102 and a panel switch 12. The panel switch 12 switches whether the power storage input connection terminal 103 is short-circuited to the power storage branch line 44 or to the panel terminal 102. Similarly, when the photovoltaic power generation panel 3 is used, the panel switch 12 is turned on, and the panel terminal 102 is short-circuited to the power storage input connection terminal 103.

[0030] The in-box main wires 411 extend from the branch point and are connected to the load terminal 101 via the power outage switch 14. The power outage switch 14 is also connected to the load terminal 101 via the power outage switch 14. The power outage switch 14 is a switch that shorts the in-box main wires 411 and the load terminal 101 (off state) during normal times (when there is no power outage), and when a power outage occurs, it disconnects the in-box main wires 411 from the load terminal 101 and shorts the power storage output connection terminal 104 to the load terminal 101 (on state). The power outage switch 14 is a manual switch such as a rotary switch, but may also be a switch that is provided with a sensor that detects a power outage and is automatically turned on and off by a signal from the sensor.

[0031] In the second embodiment, the portable storage battery 2 also supplies power to the specific load 9 during a power outage, and by using the solar power generation panel 3 in combination, the time until the remaining charge becomes zero can be extended, making it suitable as a power outage countermeasure during disasters, etc. Furthermore, the portable storage battery 2 can be used for leisure activities, etc., or can be taken to a necessary location and used during a power outage.

[0032] In the second embodiment, too, during normal operation (when there is no power outage), portable storage battery 2 is energized and stores power via power storage branch wiring 44. During a power outage, the voltage across power storage branch wiring 44 becomes zero, and an output voltage is generated at the output terminal by the internal circuit of portable storage battery 2. In this state, when power outage switch 14 is turned on, power storage output connection terminal 104 connected to the output terminal of portable storage battery 2 is connected to load terminal 101, and portable storage battery 2 supplies power to specific load 9.

[0033] In the second embodiment, the portable storage battery 2 is connected in parallel to the specific load 9, so even when the portable storage battery 2 is removed, power supply to the specific load 9 continues without hindrance when there is no power outage. Therefore, a disconnection switch 11 is not provided. Instead, a power outage switch 14 is provided, which must be operated in the event of a power outage. In the first embodiment, the portable storage battery 2 is connected in series to the specific load 9, so power is automatically supplied by the portable storage battery 2 in the event of a power outage, and there is no need to operate the switch. However, if the power outage switch 14 is set to an automatic switch in the second embodiment as described above, it is possible to automatically start power supply to the specific load 9 from the portable storage battery 2 in the event of a power outage.

[0034] In each of the above embodiments, the solar power generation panel 3 is preferably portable. This has several advantages, including the ease of retrofitting and ease of installation on a balcony. Another advantage is that solar power generation panels are readily available at low cost. Furthermore, depending on the output voltage of the solar power generation panel 3, it can be used for outdoor applications as well. For example, if the inverter 31 is used as is, it can be used with AC 100V. If the inverter 31 is removed and it can be used with DC voltage, it can be used for various applications depending on the output voltage, such as charging a smartphone. Furthermore, if the portable storage battery 2 has a DC input terminal compatible with the DC output voltage of the solar power generation panel 3, when the portable storage battery 2 is taken out for leisure activities, the solar power generation panel 3 can also be taken out and used, allowing the portable storage battery 2 to store electricity outdoors. An example of such a portable solar power generation panel 3 is the EcoFlow 110W solar panel sold by EcoFlow Technology Japan Co., Ltd.

[0035] Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the panel switch 12 selects whether the portable storage battery 3 is charged with grid power from the target branch switch 81 or with the solar power generation panel 3, but it is also possible to charge the portable storage battery 3 using both grid power from the target branch switch 81 and the solar power generation panel at the same time. An example of this configuration is shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a configuration in which the portable storage battery 3 is charged with both grid power from the target branch switch 81 and the solar power generation panel. 4 shows an example in which a dual-use configuration is adopted in the first embodiment. In this example, portable storage battery 2 is equipped with DC input terminal 26. No inverter is provided in solar power generation panel 3, and the output of solar power generation panel 3 is a DC output that is compatible with DC input terminal 26.

[0036] As shown in Fig. 4, this configuration example does not include a panel switch. Therefore, an interlocking switch interlocked with the panel switch and a second bypass line opened and closed by the interlocking switch are also not provided. The switch box 1 is provided with a panel DC input terminal 105 to which the DC cable 32 of the solar power generation panel 3 is connected, and a panel DC output terminal 106 to which the DC input terminal 26 of the portable storage battery 2 is connected. In Fig. 4, when the solar power generation panel 3 is connected to the panel DC input terminal 105 via the DC cable 32, the solar power generation panel 3 is connected to the DC input terminal 62 of the portable storage battery 2, and during sunny daytime hours, the portable storage battery 3 is charged with power from both the target branch switch 81 and the power from the solar power generation panel 3.

[0037] In this example, when a power outage occurs, as described above, an output voltage is generated by the internal circuit of portable storage battery 2, and power is supplied to specific load 9 via second main wiring 42. In this case, if DC cable 32 is left connected, portable storage battery 2 is automatically charged with power from solar power generation panel 3 during sunny daytime hours, automatically achieving the effect of postponing the use up of power in portable storage battery 2. Note that in the example of Figure 4, simply connecting DC cable 32 does not enable portable storage battery 2 to charge power using solar power generation panel 3, and a separately operated panel switch may be further provided. Such a panel switch is provided in switch box 1, but portable storage battery 2 may also be equipped with such a switch. Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments, there may be cases where the portable storage battery 2 is provided with a switch equivalent to the panel switch 12, and the switch box 1 is not provided with the panel switch 12. However, in this case, as with the first embodiment, it is necessary to configure the interlocking switch 13 to be interlocked with the switch on the portable storage battery 2, which has the disadvantage of making the configuration somewhat complicated.

[0038] The second embodiment can also employ a configuration in which the portable storage battery 3 stores power from both the target branch switch 81 and the solar panel 3. In this case, the panel switch 12 can be omitted. Furthermore, the configuration in which portable storage battery 2 is charged with both the power from target branch switch 81 and the power from solar power generation panel 3 can also be achieved by a configuration in which the output of solar power generation panel 3 is converted to AC by inverter 31. For example, a configuration in which a circuit that superimposes the two AC powers is provided inside switch box 1 can be adopted.

[0039] The retrofit sets of the above embodiments can be suitably used in offices and government offices as well as in ordinary homes. For example, government offices, which act as a command center for responding to disasters, need to ensure the minimum necessary power supply (such as a power supply for contacting relevant parties) even during a power outage. For this purpose, the retrofit sets of the above embodiments can be used. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1 switch box 101 Load terminal 102 Panel terminal 103 Storage input connection terminal 104 Storage output connection terminal 11. Withdrawal switch 12 Panel switch 13 Interlocking switch 14 Power outage switch 2 Portable storage batteries 3. Solar panels 31 Inverter 41 First main wiring 411 Main line inside the box 412 First Bypass Line 42 Second main wiring 43 Second Bypass Line 44 Branch wiring for power storage 8 Distribution board 81 Target branch switch 9 Specific load

Claims

1. This is a retrofit power outage countermeasure set that can be retrofitted to an existing distribution board, and is installed between a target branch switch, which is one of the branch switches in the distribution board, and a specific load in a non-residential building in a state in which power is supplied from the target branch switch to the specific load when there is no power outage. a first main wiring connected to the target branch switch; a second main wiring connected to the specific load; a portable storage battery that is charged with power supplied from the target branch switch via the first main wiring when there is no power outage and is detachable from the first main wiring; Solar panels and It is equipped with the portable storage battery is connected to the second main wiring in a state capable of supplying power to a specific load via the second main wiring during a power outage; The solar power generation panel is connected in parallel with the target branch switch on the input side of the portable storage battery, The portable storage battery is capable of storing electricity using the power of both the target branch switch and the solar power generation panel connected in parallel, or is provided with a panel switch that switches whether the power supply to the portable storage battery is from the power from the target branch switch or the power from the solar power generation panel, This retrofit power outage prevention set is characterized by ensuring power supply from the target branch switch to specific loads when power is supplied to a portable storage battery using electricity from a solar panel during non-power outages.

2. The portable battery has a pass-through function, the portable storage battery is connected in series with the specific load to the first main wiring and is connected to an upstream side of the specific load; The retrofit power outage prevention set according to claim 1, characterized in that a disconnection switch is provided to short-circuit the target branch switch and the specific load when the portable storage battery is removed from the first main wiring.

3. a panel switch is provided for switching whether power supplied to the portable storage battery is from the power from the target branch switch or from the power from the solar power generation panel; The retrofit power outage prevention set described in claim 2, characterized in that a bypass line is provided that connects the target branch switch and the specific load when the panel switch is set to a state in which power is supplied to the portable storage battery using power from the solar power generation panel.

4. the portable storage battery is connected to the first main wiring in parallel with the specific load; 2. A retrofit power outage prevention set as described in claim 1, characterized in that a power outage switch is provided which disconnects the specific load from the first main wiring during a power outage and connects the portable storage battery to the specific load via the second main wiring to supply power.

5. 5. The retrofit power outage countermeasure set according to claim 1, wherein the solar power generation panel is a portable type.

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