Display control system, display control method, and program

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a display control system, a display control method, and a program that can display the discharge amount of a storage battery in an EMS. [Solution] The system is characterized by comprising a display control means for displaying on a display unit intensity information indicating the intensity at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed by EMS20, and power amount information indicating the amount of power that EMS20 will discharge from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a display control system, a display control method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, attempts have been made to suppress deterioration of storage batteries. Patent Document 1 discloses a charge setting screen that displays a deterioration suppression priority mode and a target charging rate field. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-132260 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, Patent Document 1 does not anticipate using the system in an EMS or displaying the discharge amount of a storage battery in an EMS.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a display control system, a display control method, and a program that can display the discharge amount of a storage battery in an EMS. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A display control system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is characterized by comprising a display control means for displaying on a display unit intensity information indicating the intensity at which the EMS suppresses deterioration of the storage battery, and power amount information indicating the amount of power that the EMS will discharge from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a display control system, a display control method, and a program that can display the discharge amount of a storage battery in an EMS. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic block diagram showing a system configuration of a power generation system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a specific example of the functional configuration of the display control system. [Figure 3] 1 is a flow chart of a display control method according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] 10 is an example of a screen displayed on a display unit by a display control step. [Figure 5] 10 is a first example of a message to be displayed on the display unit. [Figure 6] 10 is a second example of a message to be displayed on the display unit. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a hardware configuration example of an information processing apparatus applied to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A display control system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In describing the display control system, first, a power generation system including the display control system according to this embodiment will be described.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the system configuration of a power generation system 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the power generation system 1 includes a power generation facility 10, an EMS 20 (Energy Management System), and a display control system 30. The power generation facility 10 and the EMS 20, and the EMS 20 and the display control system 30 are communicatively connected via a network 70. The network 70 may be a network using wireless communication or a network using wired communication. The network 70 may be configured using, for example, the Internet or a local area network (LAN). The network 70 may also be configured by combining a plurality of networks.

[0011] The power generation facility 10 is, for example, a known facility. The power generation facility 10 may be, for example, a power plant, or may be a facility that generates electricity secondarily by utilizing energy generated inside a plant. In this embodiment, the power generation facility 10 generates power using renewable energy or non-renewable energy. Renewable energy is, for example, solar power, wind power, geothermal power, biomass, etc. Non-renewable energy is, for example, fossil fuels. In this embodiment, electricity generated by the power generation facility 10 is charged into a storage battery provided in the power generation facility 10. Furthermore, the electricity charged into the storage battery may be discharged as needed.

[0012] The EMS 20 is a system that manages the operating status of the power generation facility 10. In this embodiment, the EMS 20 communicates with the power generation facility 10 via a network 70 to manage the charge / discharge amount of the storage battery provided in the power generation facility 10 and the strength of suppressing deterioration of the storage battery.

[0013] The display control system 30 acquires information about the power generation facility 10 by communicating with the EMS 20 via the network 70. The display control system 30 then displays the information acquired from the power generation facility 10 and various other information necessary for the operation of the EMS 20. A user of the power generation system 1 determines an operation policy for the EMS 20 by understanding the various information displayed by the display control system 30. Hereinafter, a user of the power generation system 1 will be simply referred to as a user.

[0014] Here, in the power generation facility 10, the ratio of the amount of electricity generated by renewable energy to the amount of electricity generated by non-renewable energy changes depending on the time of day, etc. At this time, electricity derived from renewable energy has a relatively high value, while electricity derived from non-renewable energy has a relatively low value. Furthermore, if the charging and discharging rate of a storage battery is fast, the deterioration of the storage battery is accelerated. If the charging and discharging rate of a storage battery is slow, the deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed. Hereinafter, the charging and discharging rate of a storage battery may be referred to as the C rate. In this embodiment, the C rate may indicate the time required for the storage battery to be charged to its maximum capacity or the time required for the storage battery to be completely discharged. In this embodiment, the magnitude of the current that completely charges or discharges the storage battery in one hour is defined as 1C.

[0015] In this embodiment, the user understands, for example, the ratio of the amount of power generated by renewable energy to the amount of power generated by non-renewable energy, the deterioration rate of the storage battery, the C rate, etc. from the various information displayed by the display control system 30. The user then sets the charge / discharge amount of the storage battery and the strength of suppressing the deterioration of the storage battery so as to maximize profits. In this way, the user determines the operation policy of the EMS 20.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a specific example of the functional configuration of the display control system 30. As shown in FIG. The display control system 30 is configured using information devices such as a smartphone, a tablet, a personal computer, a dedicated device, etc. The display control system 30 includes a communication unit 31, an input unit 32, a display unit 33, a storage unit 34, and a control unit 35.

[0017] The communication unit 31 is a communication device. The communication unit 31 may be configured as, for example, a network interface. The communication unit 31 communicates data with other devices via the network 70 in accordance with the control of the control unit 35. The communication unit 31 may be a device that performs wireless communication or a device that performs wired communication.

[0018] The input unit 32 is configured using existing input devices such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, tablet, etc.), buttons, a touch panel, etc. The input unit 32 is operated by a user when inputting the user's instructions to the display control system 30. The input unit 32 may be an interface for connecting the input device to the display control system 30. In this case, the input unit 32 inputs an input signal generated in the input device in response to the user's input to the display control system 30. The input unit 32 may be configured using a microphone and a voice recognition device. In this case, the input unit 32 acquires an acoustic signal generated by the user's speech, performs voice recognition on the words spoken by the user, and inputs character string information of the recognition result to the display control system 30. The voice recognition process may be performed by the control unit 35. The input unit 32 may be configured in any way as long as it is capable of inputting the user's instructions to the display control system 30.

[0019] The display unit 33 outputs information in a form that can be recognized by the user. The display unit 33 may be an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 33 may be an interface for connecting an image display device to the display control system 30. In this case, the display unit 33 generates a video signal for displaying image data and outputs the video signal to the image display device connected to the display unit 33. The display unit 33 may be configured as a touch panel integrated with the input unit 32.

[0020] The storage unit 34 is configured using a storage device such as a magnetic hard disk drive or a semiconductor storage device. The storage unit 34 stores data used by the control unit 35. The storage unit 34 stores data required when the control unit 35 performs processing.

[0021] The control unit 35 is configured using a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory (main storage device). The control unit 35 functions as display control means 351, selection means 352, change means 353, and calculation means 354 when the processor executes a program. Note that all or part of the functions of the control unit 35 may be realized using hardware such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The above program may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Examples of computer-readable recording media include portable media such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a CD-ROM, and a semiconductor storage device (e.g., a solid-state drive (SSD)), as well as storage devices such as a hard disk or semiconductor storage device built into a computer system. The above program may be transmitted via a telecommunications line.

[0022] The control unit 35 may execute, for example, an application installed on its own device (the display control system 30). A program installed on the display control system 30 may cause a computer to function as the display control system 30 according to this embodiment. A specific example of such an application is an application provided to the display control system 30 as a dedicated application for the display control system 30. Another specific example of such an application is a web browser application. Such an application may be pre-installed on the display control system 30 or may be downloaded each time the determination process is executed. For example, when implemented as a web browser application, the display control system 30 may download and execute the application from a device specified by the web server (for example, the web server itself or another server) in response to the display control system 30 connecting to the web server. The control unit 35 operates according to the program of the application being executed.

[0023] The display control means 351 displays various types of information on the display unit 33. In this embodiment, the information displayed on the display unit 33 by the display control means 351 includes intensity information, power amount information, time period information, deterioration level information, period information, revenue information, C-rate information, maximum value information, and renewable energy information. As will be described later, the display control means 351 may display each of these pieces of information as an image on the display unit 33. The specific contents of this information will be explained below.

[0024] The intensity information is information indicating the intensity with which the EMS 20 suppresses deterioration of the storage battery. Hereinafter, the intensity with which the deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed will be referred to as the deterioration suppression intensity. In this embodiment, the deterioration suppression intensity is indicated, for example, by a level. In this embodiment, the level of the deterioration suppression intensity may be indicated, for example, by the magnitude of an integer. Specifically, when the numerical value of the level of the deterioration suppression intensity is 0, the EMS 20 does not suppress deterioration of the storage battery. Then, as the numerical value of the level of the deterioration suppression intensity increases, the deterioration suppression intensity becomes higher.

[0025] The deterioration rate of a storage battery varies depending on, for example, the C rate, the SOC level, and the temperature. Therefore, in this embodiment, the deterioration suppression strength may correspond to any one of the C rate, the SOC level, and the temperature. When the deterioration suppression strength corresponds to the C rate, an increase in the deterioration suppression strength indicates a decrease in the C rate. As described above, a fast charge / discharge rate in a storage battery accelerates the deterioration of the storage battery. A slow charge / discharge rate in a storage battery suppresses the deterioration of the storage battery. Therefore, in order to suppress the deterioration of the storage battery, it is preferable to reduce the C rate by using the EMS 20 to slow down the charge / discharge rate in the storage battery. When the degradation suppression intensity corresponds to the SOC level (State of charge level), that is, when the degradation suppression intensity corresponds to the charge amount of the storage battery, an increase in the degradation suppression intensity indicates a decrease in the charge amount of the storage battery. When the charge amount of the storage battery is high, the deterioration of the storage battery is accelerated. When the charge amount of the storage battery is low, the deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed. Therefore, in order to suppress the deterioration of the storage battery, it is preferable to reduce the charge amount of the storage battery by the EMS 20. Reducing the charge amount of the storage battery may, for example, not only simply reduce the charge of the storage battery, but also shorten the time during which the storage battery is in a high charge state. When the deterioration suppression strength corresponds to temperature, an increase in the deterioration suppression strength indicates a decrease in the temperature of the storage battery. A high temperature of the storage battery accelerates the deterioration of the storage battery. A low temperature of the storage battery suppresses the deterioration of the storage battery. Therefore, in order to suppress the deterioration of the storage battery, it is preferable to lower the temperature of the storage battery by the EMS 20. In order to lower the temperature of the storage battery, the power generation facility 10 may be equipped with cooling equipment (not shown). In this embodiment, the intensity information may be any one of the following: the C rate of the storage battery, the SOC level of the storage battery, and the temperature of the storage battery. That is, the degradation suppression intensity may be determined based on any one of the above. Alternatively, the degradation suppression intensity may be determined based on multiple or all of the above.

[0026] The power amount information is information indicating the amount of power that the EMS 20 discharges from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information. That is, the power amount information is, for example, the amount of power that the storage battery discharges corresponding to the intensity of the deterioration suppression of the storage battery by the EMS 20. The power amount information may also indicate the amount of power that the storage battery is discharged from and the amount of power that the storage battery is charged with. In this embodiment, the amount of power may be the amount of power corresponding to the length of an arbitrarily determined time period, or may be the amount of power per unit time. In this embodiment, the length of the unit time may be set to 30 minutes, 1 hour, or any other arbitrary length.

[0027] The time period information is information that indicates a time period during which electricity is discharged from the storage battery. In this embodiment, the time period information includes first time period information and second time period information. The first time slot information is information indicating a first time slot during which electricity is discharged from the storage battery, and the second time slot information is information indicating a second time slot during which electricity is discharged from the storage battery. In this embodiment, the lengths of time indicated by the first time period and the second time period may be set arbitrarily, for example, in 30-minute intervals, in 1-hour intervals, or any other arbitrary intervals. In this embodiment, the first time period and the second time period may be different time periods from each other, and may have different lengths from each other. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the time period information may include a third time period and a fourth time period in addition to the first time period and the second time period, or may include a fifth time period and beyond.

[0028] The deterioration level information indicates the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the strength indicated by the strength information. That is, the deterioration level information indicates the degree of deterioration of the storage battery corresponding to the strength of the suppression of deterioration of the storage battery by the EMS 20. The degree of deterioration of a storage battery may be indicated by, for example, SOH (State of Health). SOH may be indicated, for example, by the percentage of the full charge capacity after deterioration, where the initial full charge capacity of the storage battery is 100%, or by the change in full charge capacity from the initial state to the degraded state. For example, if the full charge capacity of a storage battery is 80% of the initial state, it may be indicated that the storage battery has deteriorated by 20%. In this embodiment, the deterioration degree information may indicate, for example, the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and the amount of power indicated by the power amount information. That is, the deterioration degree information may indicate the degree of deterioration of the storage battery per unit time that is expected when the storage battery is used with an amount of power for charging and discharging the storage battery that corresponds to the strength of the deterioration suppression of the storage battery by the EMS 20. In this embodiment, the length of the unit time may be set to 30 minutes, 1 hour, or any other length. Furthermore, the deterioration level information may indicate, for example, the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and for a period indicated by period information (described later). That is, the deterioration level information may indicate the degree of deterioration of the storage battery after a period that is assumed to occur when the storage battery is used with an amount of power for charging and discharging the storage battery that corresponds to the strength of the EMS 20 to suppress deterioration of the storage battery for an arbitrarily determined period. In this embodiment, the deterioration degree information includes first deterioration degree information and second deterioration degree information. The first deterioration level information is information about the deterioration level in a first time period during which electrical discharge is permitted, and the second deterioration level information is information about the deterioration level in a second time period during which electrical discharge is permitted.

[0029] The period information is information indicating a period for discharging. In this embodiment, the length of time indicated by the period information may be set arbitrarily. For example, the length of time indicated by the period information may be set to one day, one week, one month, one year, or any other arbitrary period. Alternatively, the unit time may be set to the same unit time used in the deterioration degree information to indicate the degree of deterioration of the storage battery.

[0030] The revenue information is information indicating revenue corresponding to the amount of electricity discharged from the storage battery, which is revenue from the EMS 20. In this embodiment, the revenue from the EMS 20 is revenue from selling the electricity discharged from the storage battery. In this embodiment, the revenue information includes first revenue information and second revenue information. The first revenue information is information indicating revenue in a first time slot, which is a time slot for discharging, and the second revenue information is information indicating revenue in a second time slot, which is a time slot for discharging.

[0031] The C rate information indicates the C rate of the storage battery. As described above, the C rate is information indicating the rate of charging and discharging of the storage battery. In this embodiment, the C rate of the storage battery may be changeable by the EMS 20 as appropriate.

[0032] The maximum value information is information indicating the maximum charge / discharge amount of the storage battery. As described above, a high charge amount of the storage battery accelerates deterioration of the storage battery, and a low charge amount suppresses deterioration of the storage battery. In this embodiment, the maximum charge / discharge amount of the storage battery is the maximum value of the SOC level, which is set based on the above-mentioned relationship and taking into consideration the balance between the rate of deterioration of the storage battery and the profits from selling electricity discharged from the storage battery. In this embodiment, the maximum charge / discharge amount of the storage battery may be changeable as appropriate by the EMS 20.

[0033] The renewable energy information indicates whether the power discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy. The renewable energy information may indicate whether the power discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy by a percentage (%) or the like. In this embodiment, the display control means 351 may convert the above-mentioned various information into information that can be viewed by the user as appropriate, and cause the display unit 33 to display the information.

[0034] The selection means 352 is a means for selecting whether the intensity information corresponds to the C rate, the SOC level, or the temperature. In this embodiment, correlating the intensity information with any of these may mean, for example, determining the degradation suppression intensity based on any of these. The selection means 352 may determine whether the deterioration suppression strength related to the strength information corresponds to the C rate, the SOC level, or the temperature, based on a user instruction. The user may determine the deterioration suppression strength related to the strength information to be one of these by inputting an appropriate instruction via the input unit 32, for example. The user interface of the selection means 352 may be appropriately displayed on the display unit 33. The user interface of the selection means 352 will be described in detail later.

[0035] The change means 353 is a means for changing the strength information. The change means 353 may determine the deterioration suppression strength based on a user instruction. As described above, in this embodiment, the deterioration suppression strength is indicated by a level. The user may appropriately set the level of the deterioration suppression strength related to the strength information, for example, by inputting an appropriate instruction via the input unit 32. The user interface of the change means 353 may be displayed appropriately on the display unit 33. The user interface of the change means 353 will be described in detail later.

[0036] The calculation means 354 is a means for calculating the above-mentioned various information to be displayed by the display control means 351 based on various information related to the state of the storage battery and the contents set or changed by the selection means 352 and the change means 353. In this embodiment, the calculation process by the calculation means 354 may be performed at any time while the display control system 30 is in operation. Furthermore, the various information used for the calculation by the calculation means 354 may be stored in the storage unit 34 in addition to being displayed on the display unit 33 by the display control means 351. The display control system 30 according to this embodiment is configured with the above components.

[0037] (Display control method) Next, a display control method according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a flow chart of a display control method according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the display control method according to this embodiment includes an information processing step S1, a display control step S2, and a checking step S3.

[0038] Information processing step S1 is a step in which the display control system 30 communicates with the EMS 20 via the communication unit 31. In information processing step S1, the display control system 30 acquires information such as the power generation status of the power generation facility 10 and the state of the storage battery from the EMS 20. Also, in information processing step S1, the display control system 30 may transmit, as appropriate, to the EMS 20, for example, content corresponding to the intensity information set by the selection means 352 or information on the deterioration suppression intensity set by the change means 353. In addition, in the information processing step S1, the calculation means 354 may calculate various pieces of information to be displayed on the display unit 33 in the display control step S2. The various pieces of information calculated in this manner and various conditions acquired from the EMS 20 may be stored in the storage unit 34 in the information processing step S1.

[0039] The display control step S2 is a step in which the display control means 351 in the display control system 30 causes the display unit 33 to display various types of information. FIG. 4 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 33 in the display control step S2. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 33 displays an information table I1, a period image I2, a selection image I3, and a change image I4.

[0040] The information table I1 organizes and displays the various pieces of information described above. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the information table I1 is displayed at the top of the screen of the display unit 33, but it may be displayed in any other location. The information table I1 displays a time period image G1, an intensity image G2, an energy amount image G3, a deterioration level image G4, an income image G5, a C-rate image G6, a maximum value image G7, and a renewable energy image G8.

[0041] The time period image G1 is an image that indicates time period information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the time period image G1 is displayed in the first line from the top of the information table I1. As shown in Fig. 4, the word "time period" may be written at the left end of the first line from the top of the information table I1 to indicate that the time period image G1 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the time zone image G1 includes, for example, a first time zone image G1a, a second time zone image G1b, a third time zone image G1c, a fourth time zone image G1d, and a fifth time zone image G1e. The first time zone image G1a is an image corresponding to the first time zone information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the first time zone image G1a shows 0:00 to 4:00. The second time zone image G1b is an image corresponding to the second time zone information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the second time zone image G1b shows 4:00 to 12:00. The third time slot image G1c is an image corresponding to the third time slot information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the third time slot image G1c shows 12:00 to 16:00. The fourth time slot image G1d is an image corresponding to the fourth time slot information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the fourth time slot image G1d shows 16:00 to 20:00. The fifth time slot image G1e is an image corresponding to the fifth time slot information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the fifth time slot image G1e shows 20:00 to 0:00. In this embodiment, one day (24 hours) may be divided into five parts by the first to fifth time periods. Furthermore, depending on the length of the time periods, one day (24 hours) may be divided into two parts, three parts, four parts, six parts or more.

[0042] The intensity image G2 is an image that indicates intensity information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the intensity image G2 is displayed in the second row from the top of the information table I1. As shown in Fig. 4, the left end of the second row from the top of the information table I1 may have the notation "deterioration suppression intensity" displayed, indicating that the intensity image G2 is displayed. 4, the intensity image G2 uses an integer to indicate the level of degradation suppression strength, which is the strength at which degradation of the storage battery is suppressed by the EMS 20. In the intensity image G2, an increase in the magnitude of the integer may indicate a higher level of degradation suppression strength. In this embodiment, the display control means 351 may, for example, cause the display unit 33 to display the first time zone information and the intensity information in association with each other. That is, as shown in Fig. 4, an intensity image G2 corresponding to the first time zone may be displayed below the first time zone image G1a. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the intensity image G2 displayed below the first time zone image G1a indicates that the deterioration suppression intensity corresponding to the first time zone is "Level 7." Furthermore, the display control means 351 may cause the display unit 33 to display first time zone information and intensity information for the first time zone in association with each other, and may cause the display unit 33 to display second time zone information and intensity information for the second time zone in association with each other. That is, as shown in Fig. 4, in addition to displaying an intensity image G2 corresponding to the first time zone below the first time zone image G1a, an intensity image G2 corresponding to the second time zone may be displayed below the second time zone image G1b. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the intensity image G2 displayed below the second time zone image G1b indicates that the deterioration suppression intensity corresponding to the second time zone is "Level 2." The above display mode is the same for the third to fifth time periods, so a description thereof will be omitted. In this way, the intensity image G2 may be displayed corresponding to each of the time periods divided as described above. In other words, in this embodiment, the deterioration suppression intensity may be set corresponding to each of the time periods divided as described above.

[0043] The power amount image G3 is an image showing power amount information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the power amount image G3 is displayed in the third row from the top of the information table I1. As shown in Fig. 4, the word "power amount" may be displayed at the left end of the third row from the top of the information table I1 to indicate that the power amount image G3 is displayed. 4, the power amount image G3 indicates one or both of the amount of power discharging the storage battery and the amount of power charging the storage battery, for example, in kilowatt-hours (kWh). In this embodiment, for example, the amount of power when discharging the storage battery may be indicated by a positive (+) value, and the amount of power when charging the storage battery may be indicated by a negative (-) value. In this embodiment, the display control means 351 displays the intensity information as an intensity image G2 and the power amount information as a power amount image G3 on the display unit 33. At this time, the display control means 351 may cause the display unit 33 to display the intensity information and the power amount information in association with each other. In other words, in this embodiment, the display control step S2 may be said to be a step of causing the display unit 33 to display intensity information indicating the intensity at which the EMS 20 suppresses deterioration of the storage battery, and power amount information indicating the amount of power that the EMS 20 discharges from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information. Furthermore, in the display control step S2, images corresponding to various pieces of information described below may be displayed on the display unit 33. In this embodiment, the amount of power displayed by the power amount image G3 may be a numerical value corresponding to the level of deterioration suppression strength indicated by the intensity image G2. Furthermore, like the intensity image G2, the power amount image G3 may be displayed corresponding to each of the divided time periods as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the power amount image G3 displayed below the first time period image G1a indicates that the amount of power (amount of discharged power) corresponding to the first time period is "+100 kWh." The above display manner is similar for the second to fifth time periods, and therefore description thereof will be omitted. In other words, in this embodiment, the amount of power may be displayed corresponding to each of the divided time periods as described above.

[0044] The deterioration degree image G4 is an image showing deterioration degree information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the deterioration degree image G4 is displayed in the fourth row from the top of the information table I1. As shown in Fig. 4, the word "Deterioration Level" may be displayed at the left end of the fourth row from the top of the information table I1 to indicate that the deterioration degree image G4 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the deterioration level image G4 indicates the deterioration level information, for example, in percentage (%). In this embodiment, the display control means 351 may display the deterioration degree information as a deterioration degree image G4 together with the intensity information and the power amount information on the display unit 33. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 4, the deterioration degree image G4 may be displayed corresponding to each of the time periods divided as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the deterioration level image G4 displayed below the first time slot image G1a indicates that the deterioration level of the storage battery corresponding to the first time slot is "0.1%." This indicates that, for example, if the storage battery is used in the first time slot with the amount of power of the storage battery corresponding to the first time slot, the storage battery is expected to deteriorate by 0.1%. The above display manner is similar for the second to fifth time slots, and therefore description thereof will be omitted. In other words, in this embodiment, the expected deterioration level of the storage battery may be displayed corresponding to each of the time slots separated as described above.

[0045] The revenue image G5 is an image showing revenue information. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the revenue image G5 is displayed in the fifth row from the top of the information table I1. As shown in FIG. 4, the word "Revenue" may be written at the left end of the fifth row from the top of the information table I1 to indicate that the revenue image G5 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the income image G5 indicates income information by, for example, a circle. In this embodiment, the display control means 351 may display the revenue information as a revenue image G5 together with the intensity information and the power information on the display unit 33. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the revenue image G5 may be displayed corresponding to each of the time periods divided as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the revenue image G5 displayed below the first time slot image G1a indicates that the revenue corresponding to the first time slot is "28,000 yen." This indicates that if the storage battery is used in the first time slot with the amount of power of the storage battery corresponding to the first time slot, a revenue of 28,000 yen is expected. The above display manner is similar for the second to fifth time slots, so a description thereof will be omitted. In other words, in this embodiment, the expected revenue may be displayed corresponding to each of the time slots divided as described above.

[0046] The C-rate image G6 is an image that indicates the C-rate. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the C-rate image G6 is displayed in the sixth row from the top of the information table I1. As shown in Fig. 4, the left end of the sixth row from the top of the information table I1 may have the notation "C-rate" to indicate that the C-rate image G6 is displayed. As shown in Fig. 4, the C-rate image G6 indicates the C-rate, for example, by the unit "C." In this embodiment, the display control means 351 may display the C-rate information as the C-rate image G6 on the display unit 33 together with the intensity information and the power information. Also, as shown in Fig. 4, the C-rate image G6 may be displayed corresponding to each of the time periods divided as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the C-rate image G6 displayed below the first time slot image G1a indicates that the C-rate corresponding to the first time slot is "0.25C." This indicates that the C-rate in the first time slot is a current value that is one-fourth of 1C, and is a current value that allows the storage battery to be fully charged or discharged in four hours. The above display manner is similar for the second to fifth time slots, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. In other words, in this embodiment, the C-rate may be displayed corresponding to each of the time slots divided as described above.

[0047] The maximum value image G7 is an image showing maximum value information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the maximum value image G7 is displayed on the seventh line from the top of the information table I1. As shown in Fig. 4, the word "maximum value" may be displayed on the left side of the seventh line from the top of the information table I1 to indicate that the maximum value image G7 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the maximum value image G7 indicates the set maximum value of the charge / discharge amount of the storage battery, for example, in percentage (%). In this embodiment, the display control means 351 may display the maximum value information as a maximum value image G7 together with the intensity information and the power amount information on the display unit 33. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 4, the maximum value image G7 may be displayed corresponding to each of the time periods divided as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the maximum value image G7 displayed below the first time slot image G1a indicates that the maximum charge / discharge amount of the storage battery corresponding to the first time slot is "13.3%." This indicates, for example, that the charge / discharge amount of the storage battery in the first time slot is 13.3% of the full charge capacity of the storage battery. The above display manner is similar for the second to fifth time slots, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. In other words, in this embodiment, the maximum charge / discharge amount of the storage battery may be displayed corresponding to each of the time slots separated as described above.

[0048] The renewable energy image G8 is an image showing renewable energy information. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the renewable energy image G8 is displayed on the eighth line from the top of the information table I1. As shown in Fig. 4, the left end of the eighth line from the top of the information table I1 may have the notation "renewable energy rate" displayed to indicate that the renewable energy image G8 is being displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the renewable energy image G8 indicates, for example, by percentage (%), whether the power discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy. In this embodiment, the display control means 351 may display the renewable energy information as a renewable energy image G8 in association with the intensity information on the display unit 33. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 4, the renewable energy image G8 may be displayed corresponding to each of the time periods divided as described above. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the renewable energy image G8 displayed below the first time slot image G1a indicates that the renewable energy information corresponding to the first time slot is "20%." This indicates, for example, that 20% of the electricity discharged from the storage battery in the first time slot is derived from renewable energy. The above display manner is similar for the second to fifth time slots, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. In other words, in this embodiment, whether or not the electricity discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy may be displayed in accordance with each of the time slots separated as described above. In this embodiment, the information table I1 displays the above-mentioned various pieces of information.

[0049] The period image I2 is an image that indicates period information. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the period image I2 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display unit 33, but may be displayed in any other location. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the period image I2 states "September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024." This indicates that the storage battery is scheduled to be used during the above period in accordance with the amount of power displayed in the information table I1. In this embodiment, the display control means 351 may cause the display unit 33 to display the period information together with the strength information, the amount of power information, and the deterioration degree information. That is, in this embodiment, the period image I2 may be displayed on the display unit 33 together with the information table I1 that includes the various information described above. In this embodiment, the user may be able to appropriately change the period related to the period information by appropriately inputting the period displayed in the period image I2 using the input unit 32.

[0050] The selection image I3 is a user interface of the selection means 352. That is, the selection image I3 is displayed so that the user can select whether to associate the intensity information with the C rate, the SOC level, or the temperature. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the selection image I3 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display unit 33, but it may be displayed in any other location. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the selection image I3 displays "C rate," indicating that the intensity information is set to correspond to the C rate. In this way, the display control means 351 may cause the display unit 33 to display in a manner that enables the user to distinguish whether the intensity information corresponds to the C rate, the SOC level, or the temperature. In this embodiment, the selection image I3 may be, for example, a drop-down list, which means that the user may select the selection image I3 by clicking or tapping, for example, to set the intensity information to correspond to one of the above-described contents.

[0051] The change image I4 is a user interface of the change means 353. That is, the change image I4 is used by the user to set the level of the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the period image I2 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display unit 33, but may be displayed in any other location. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the change image I4 includes a number display I4a and two triangular buttons I4b. The numerical display I4a indicates the current level of degradation suppression strength. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the degradation suppression strength is "Level 7." Also, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the intensity image G2 corresponding to the first time zone image G1a is displayed in an inverted color relative to the other intensity images G2. This may indicate that the degradation suppression strength corresponding to the first time zone is set by the change image I4. When setting the degradation suppression strength for an arbitrary time zone, the user may select the intensity image G2 corresponding to the time zone to be set by clicking or tapping, etc. The two triangular buttons I4b are displayed on the screen of the display unit 33 with one of their vertices pointing in opposite directions. In the example shown in Fig. 4, the two triangular buttons I4b are displayed with one of their vertices pointing up and down relative to each other. However, this is not limiting, and the two triangular buttons I4b may also be displayed with one of their vertices pointing left and right relative to each other. For example, the user may increase the level of degradation suppression strength by selecting, by clicking or tapping, etc., one of the triangular buttons I4b shown in Fig. 4 that is displayed with one of its vertices pointing upward on the screen. Similarly, the user may decrease the level of degradation suppression strength by selecting, by clicking or tapping, etc., one of the triangular buttons I4b shown in Fig. 4 that is displayed with one of its vertices pointing downward on the screen.

[0052] Here, as described above, when the degradation suppression intensity corresponds to the C rate, an increase in the degradation suppression intensity indicates a decrease in the C rate. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the degradation suppression intensity corresponds to the C rate, the C rate information may change in accordance with the change made by the change means 353. In other words, the EMS 20 may change the C rate in accordance with the change made by the change means 353 to the degradation suppression intensity. Furthermore, when the degradation suppression intensity corresponds to the SOC level (State of charge level), an increase in the degradation suppression intensity indicates a decrease in the amount of charge in the storage battery. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the degradation suppression intensity corresponds to the SOC level, the SOC level may change in accordance with the change by the change means 353. In other words, the EMS 20 may change the amount of charge in the storage battery in accordance with the change of the degradation suppression intensity by the change means 353. In this embodiment, the maximum value information may change in accordance with the change made by the change means 353. In other words, the EMS 20 may change the maximum value of the charge / discharge amount of the storage battery in accordance with the change made by the change means 353 to the deterioration suppression strength. Furthermore, when the degradation suppression intensity corresponds to temperature, an increase in the degradation suppression intensity indicates a decrease in the temperature of the storage battery. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the degradation suppression intensity corresponds to temperature, the temperature of the storage battery may change in accordance with the change made by the change means 353. In other words, the EMS 20 may change the temperature of the storage battery in accordance with the change made by the change means 353 to the degradation suppression intensity. In this embodiment, the power amount information may change in accordance with a change in the deterioration suppression intensity by the change means 353. In other words, the EMS 20 may change the amount of power used when charging or discharging the storage battery in accordance with a change in the deterioration suppression intensity by the change means 353.

[0053] In the display control step S2, the above-mentioned various information may be displayed on the screen of the display unit 33 at any time. As mentioned above, electricity derived from renewable energy sources has a relatively high value, while electricity derived from non-renewable energy sources has a relatively low value. Furthermore, in the power generation facility 10, the ratio of the amount of electricity generated by renewable energy sources to the amount of electricity generated by non-renewable energy sources changes depending on the time of day, etc. Furthermore, by visually checking the various information displayed on the screen of the display unit 33, the user can grasp the ratio of the amount of electricity generated by renewable energy sources to the amount of electricity generated by non-renewable energy sources, the deterioration rate of the storage battery, the C rate, etc. The user then sets the charge / discharge amount of the storage battery and the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery to maximize profits. At this time, in order to enable the user to more accurately set the charge / discharge amount of the storage battery and the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery, it is preferable that the display control means 351 displays the screen of the display unit 33 as follows in the display control step S2.

[0054] That is, for example, the display control means 351 may change the display mode of the intensity information depending on the amount of power generated from renewable energy. Specifically, for example, when the amount of electricity generated by renewable energy increases and a higher profit is expected by increasing the amount of charging and discharging by lowering the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery, the display control means 351 may, for example, flash the intensity image G2 for the relevant time period in the information table I1, to prompt the user to lower the deterioration suppression strength. Furthermore, for example, when the amount of power generated by renewable energy decreases and a higher profit is expected by reducing the charge / discharge amount by increasing the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery, the display control means 351 may, for example, flash the intensity image G2 for the relevant time period in the information table I1, to prompt the user to increase the deterioration suppression strength. In addition, when the intensity image G2 is flashed, the speed at which the intensity image G2 flashes and the color on the screen may be changed depending on whether the deterioration suppression intensity is to be lowered or increased.

[0055] Also, for example, the display control means 351 may cause the display unit 33 to display a message urging the user to increase the intensity. FIG. 5 is a first example of a message to be displayed on the display unit 33. As shown in Fig. 5, the display control means 351 may cause the display unit 33 to display a message box stating, for example, "Please increase the deterioration suppression strength." Such a message box may be displayed, for example, superimposed on the screen shown in Fig. 4. As described above, such a message box may be displayed in cases where a higher profit is expected by increasing the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery and thereby reducing the charge / discharge amount. In addition, in cases where a higher profit is expected by increasing the charge / discharge amount by lowering the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery, the display control means 351 may, for example, display a message box on the display unit 33 stating, "Please weaken the deterioration suppression strength."

[0056] Furthermore, for example, the display control means 351 may cause the display unit 33 to display a message prompting the user for confirmation when the confirmed intensity information is changed by the change means 353. Furthermore, the message prompting the user for confirmation may include revenue information indicating the revenue after the change by the change means 353. FIG. 6 is a second example of a message to be displayed on the display unit 33. In FIG. As shown in Fig. 6, the display control means 351 may cause the display unit 33 to display a message box stating, for example, "The deterioration suppression strength has been changed. The expected profit from the changed deterioration suppression strength is 30,000 yen." Such a message box may be displayed, for example, superimposed on the screen shown in Fig. 4. For example, when a user changes the deterioration suppression strength using the change image I4, such a message box may be displayed to prompt the user to confirm whether it is OK to reflect the change. In this embodiment, it is preferable that the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery is determined by the day before the operating day (for example, two days before that). For example, the message shown in Fig. 6 may be displayed when the deterioration suppression strength of the storage battery is changed on the operating day.

[0057] The confirmation step S3 is a step for confirming whether or not an instruction to end has been given by the user. As shown in FIG. 3, the information processing step S1 and the display control step S2 are repeatedly executed when an instruction to end has not been given by the user (step S3: NO). The execution of the information processing step S1 and the display control step S2 may be performed at any time. When an instruction to end has been given by the user (step S3: YES), the flow shown in FIG. 3 is terminated. The instruction to end by the user may be given, for example, by the user inputting an instruction to end via the input unit 32.

[0058] The display control method according to this embodiment is carried out through the above-described steps. Note that while the information processing step S1 and the display control step S2 are repeatedly executed, the EMS 20 may receive instructions from the user by communicating with the display control system 30 as needed, and may appropriately control the power generation facility 10. Specifically, the EMS 20 may take the following actions based on the content corresponding to the intensity information set by the selection means 352 and the deterioration suppression intensity set by the change means 353. For example, when the strength information is set by the selection means 352 to correspond to the C rate, the EMS 20 may lower the C rate and slow down the charge / discharge rate of the storage battery as the level of the deterioration suppression strength is increased by the change means 353. Furthermore, the EMS 20 may increase the C rate and speed up the charge / discharge rate of the storage battery as the level of the deterioration suppression strength is decreased by the change means 353. Furthermore, when the strength information is set by the selection means 352 to correspond to the SOC level, the EMS 20 may lower the SOC level and reduce the charge amount of the storage battery as the level of degradation suppression strength is increased by the change means 353. Furthermore, the EMS 20 may increase the SOC level and increase the charge amount of the storage battery as the level of degradation suppression strength is decreased by the change means 353. Furthermore, when the selecting means 352 sets the intensity information to correspond to temperature, the EMS 20 may lower the temperature of the storage battery by cooling the storage battery using cooling equipment (not shown) or the like, as the level of degradation suppression intensity is increased by the changing means 353. Furthermore, the EMS 20 may lower the intensity of cooling the storage battery or stop cooling the storage battery as the level of degradation suppression intensity is decreased by the changing means 353.

[0059] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of an example of the hardware configuration of an information processing device 90 applied to this embodiment. The information processing device 90 includes a processor 91, a main memory device 92, a communication interface 93, an auxiliary memory device 94, an input / output interface 95, and an internal bus 96. The processor 91, the main memory device 92, the communication interface 93, the auxiliary memory device 94, and the input / output interface 95 are communicably connected to each other via the internal bus 96. The information processing device 90 may be applied to, for example, a display control system 30. In this case, for example, the communication unit 31 may be configured using the communication interface 93. For example, the memory unit 34 may be configured using the auxiliary memory device 94. Furthermore, the control unit 35 may be configured using the processor 91 and the main memory device 92.

[0060] As described above, according to the display control system 30 of this embodiment, the display control means 351 displays intensity information indicating the intensity at which the EMS 20 suppresses deterioration of the storage battery, and power amount information indicating the amount of power that the EMS 20 discharges from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information, on the display unit 33. This allows the amount of discharge of the storage battery in the EMS 20 to be displayed on the display unit 33 as power amount information. Furthermore, by displaying the intensity information and the power amount information on the display unit 33, the user can easily understand, for example, to what extent the EMS 20 suppresses deterioration of the storage battery, to what extent the EMS 20 discharges from the storage battery, and to what extent the storage battery will deteriorate. This makes it easier for the user to consider the amount of discharge of the storage battery in the EMS 20. Therefore, for example, the user can flexibly change the amount of discharge of the storage battery in the EMS 20 for each time period.

[0061] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the intensity information and the power amount information to be displayed in association with each other on the display unit 33. This allows the user to reliably grasp the intensity information and the corresponding power amount information.

[0062] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display the first time slot information, which is the time slot for discharging, in association with the intensity information. This allows the user to reliably understand the intensity information and the corresponding time slot information. Furthermore, for example, by referring to the revenue information for the first time slot, the user can easily understand how much the storage battery will deteriorate after the first time slot has elapsed and how much profit can be made from the power discharged from the storage battery.

[0063] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display first time zone information indicating a first time zone during which discharge is to occur and intensity information for the first time zone in association with each other, and also causes the display unit 33 to display second time zone information indicating a second time zone during which discharge is to occur and intensity information for the second time zone in association with each other. This allows the user to reliably grasp the intensity information for the first time zone and the corresponding first time zone information, and also allows the user to reliably grasp the intensity information for the second time zone and the corresponding second time zone information. Therefore, for example, by referring to the revenue information etc. for a first time slot, a user can easily understand how much the storage battery will deteriorate after the first time slot has elapsed and how much profit can be made from the power discharged from the storage battery. Also, by referring to the revenue information etc. for a second time slot, a user can easily understand how much the storage battery will deteriorate after the second time slot has elapsed and how much profit can be made from the power discharged from the storage battery.

[0064] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display deterioration level information, which indicates the degree to which the storage battery deteriorates at the intensity indicated by the intensity information, together with the intensity information and the power amount information. This allows the user to grasp the deterioration level information together with the intensity information and the power amount information.

[0065] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display period information indicating the period for discharging together with the intensity information, the power information, and the deterioration level information. The deterioration level information indicates the degree to which the storage battery will deteriorate at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and during the period indicated by the period information. This allows the user to grasp the period information together with the intensity information, the power information, and the deterioration level information. Furthermore, it allows the user to grasp the degree to which the storage battery will deteriorate after the period indicated by the period information has elapsed.

[0066] The deterioration level information indicates the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and the amount of power indicated by the power amount information. This allows the user to understand, from the deterioration level information, the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed and at the amount of discharge of the storage battery indicated by the power amount information.

[0067] Furthermore, the deterioration level information includes first deterioration level information, which is deterioration level information for a first time period during which discharging is performed, and second deterioration level information, which is deterioration level information for a second time period during which discharging is performed. This allows the user to understand, from the deterioration level information, the degree of deterioration of the storage battery in the first time period and the degree of deterioration of the storage battery in the second time period.

[0068] Furthermore, the display control means 351 displays revenue information indicating revenue corresponding to the amount of power discharged, which is revenue from the EMS 20, together with the intensity information and the power amount information on the display unit 33. This allows the user to grasp the revenue information together with the intensity information and the power amount information.

[0069] The revenue information includes first revenue information, which is revenue in a first time slot, which is a time slot for discharging, and second revenue information, which is revenue in a second time slot, which is a time slot for discharging. This allows the user to understand the revenue in the first time slot and the revenue in the second time slot from the revenue information.

[0070] Furthermore, the display control means 351 displays C-rate information indicating the C-rate of the storage battery together with the strength information and the power amount information on the display unit 33. This allows the user to grasp the C-rate information together with the strength information and the power amount information.

[0071] The intensity information is one of the information corresponding to the C rate of the storage battery, the information corresponding to the SOC level of the storage battery, and the information corresponding to the temperature of the storage battery, which allows the user to grasp the information corresponding to the C rate, the information corresponding to the SOC level, and the information corresponding to the temperature of the storage battery.

[0072] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display in a manner that enables the user to distinguish whether the intensity information corresponds to a C rate, an SOC level, or a temperature. This allows the user to distinguish which of the above the intensity information corresponds to.

[0073] The display control system 30 further includes a selection unit 352 for selecting whether the intensity information corresponds to a C rate, an SOC level, or a temperature. This allows the user to arbitrarily determine which of the above the intensity information corresponds to. This allows the user to appropriately grasp the necessary intensity information, for example.

[0074] Here, electricity derived from renewable energy is relatively valuable, so for example, if the amount of electricity generated from renewable energy increases, it may be possible to increase revenue by increasing the amount of charge to the storage battery even if it means lowering the strength at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed. Therefore, the display control means 351 changes the display mode of the intensity information according to the amount of power generation derived from renewable energy. This allows the display control means 351 to change the display mode of the intensity information according to the amount of power generation derived from renewable energy. Therefore, for example, it becomes easier for the user to appropriately set the intensity that suppresses deterioration of the storage battery and the amount of charge to the storage battery according to the amount of power generation derived from renewable energy.

[0075] Furthermore, the display control means 351 displays a message on the display unit 33 that urges the user to increase the strength at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed. This makes it easier for the user to realize that it is preferable to increase the strength at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed.

[0076] The display control system 30 further includes a change unit 353 that changes the intensity information. The power amount information changes in response to a change in the intensity information made by the change unit 353. This allows the power amount information to be changed appropriately in response to a change in the intensity information made by the change unit 353, for example. This allows the user to grasp more accurate power amount information.

[0077] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display C-rate information indicating the C-rate of the storage battery together with the intensity information and the power information. The C-rate information changes in response to a change in the intensity information by the change means 353. This allows the C-rate information to be changed appropriately in response to a change in the intensity information by the change means 353, for example. This allows the user to grasp more accurate C-rate information.

[0078] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display maximum value information indicating the maximum charge / discharge amount of the storage battery together with the intensity information and the power amount information. The maximum value information changes in response to a change in the intensity information by the change means 353. This makes it possible to change the maximum value information appropriately in response to a change in the intensity information by the change means 353, for example. This makes it possible for the user to grasp more accurate maximum value information.

[0079] Furthermore, when the confirmed intensity information is changed by the change means 353, the display control means 351 displays a message on the display unit 33 prompting the user for confirmation. This makes it easier for the user to notice that the confirmed intensity information has been changed by the change means 353.

[0080] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display revenue information indicating the revenue corresponding to the amount of power discharged, which is the revenue from the EMS 20, together with the intensity information and the power amount information. The message prompting the user for confirmation includes revenue information indicating the revenue after the intensity information has been changed by the change means 353. This allows the user to grasp the revenue corresponding to the changed intensity information, for example, when the confirmed intensity information is changed by the change means 353. This makes it easier for the user to determine, for example, whether or not to change the intensity that suppresses deterioration of the storage battery.

[0081] Furthermore, the display control means 351 causes the display unit 33 to display renewable energy information indicating whether or not the power discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy in association with the intensity information. This allows the user to know whether or not the power discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy.

[0082] The power amount information also indicates the amount of power to be discharged from the storage battery and the amount of power to be charged to the storage battery, allowing the user to understand the amount of power to be discharged from the storage battery and the amount of power to be charged to the storage battery from the power amount information.

[0083] The technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. For example, in addition to the various types of information described above, other arbitrary information may be displayed as appropriate in the information table I1. In addition, the deterioration level information may include, in addition to the first deterioration level information corresponding to the first time period and the second deterioration level information corresponding to the second time period, third deterioration level information corresponding to the third time period, fourth deterioration level information corresponding to the fourth time period, etc. In addition, the revenue information may include, in addition to the first revenue information corresponding to the first time slot and the second revenue information corresponding to the second time slot, third revenue information corresponding to the third time slot, fourth revenue information corresponding to the fourth time slot, etc.

[0084] In addition, within the scope of the present disclosure, the components in the above-described embodiments may be replaced with well-known components as appropriate, and the above-described modified examples may be combined as appropriate.

[0085] (Addendum) The display control system, the display control method, and the program according to the embodiment can be understood, for example, as follows.

[0086] <1> A display control system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is characterized by comprising a display control means for displaying on a display unit intensity information indicating the intensity at which the EMS suppresses deterioration of the storage battery, and power amount information indicating the amount of power that the EMS will discharge from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information.

[0087] According to the above display control system, the display control means causes the display unit to display intensity information indicating the intensity at which the EMS suppresses deterioration of the storage battery and power amount information indicating the amount of power that the EMS discharges from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information. This allows the display unit to display the amount of power discharged by the EMS as power amount information. Furthermore, by displaying the intensity information and the power information on the display unit, the user can easily understand, for example, the extent to which the EMS suppresses deterioration of the storage battery, the amount of power discharged from the storage battery by the EMS, and the extent to which the storage battery will deteriorate. This makes it easier for the user to consider the amount of power discharged from the storage battery by the EMS. Therefore, for example, the user can flexibly change the amount of power discharged from the storage battery by the EMS for each time period.

[0088] <2> the above <1> In the display control system according to the above, a configuration may be adopted in which the display control means causes the display unit to display the intensity information and the power amount information in association with each other.

[0089] Furthermore, the display control means causes the display unit to display the intensity information and the power amount information in association with each other, thereby enabling the user to reliably grasp the intensity information and the corresponding power amount information.

[0090] <3> the above <1> or <2> In the display control system according to the present invention, the display control means may be configured to cause the display unit to display first time zone information indicating the first time zone during which the discharge is to occur in association with the intensity information.

[0091] The display control means also causes the display unit to display, in association with each other, first time slot information, which is the time slot for discharging, and intensity information. This allows the user to reliably grasp the intensity information and the corresponding time slot information. Furthermore, for example, by referring to revenue information for the first time slot, the user can easily grasp the extent to which the storage battery will deteriorate after the first time slot has elapsed, and the extent to which profits can be obtained from the power discharged from the storage battery.

[0092] <4> the above <1> from <3> In a display control system according to any one of the above aspects, the display control means may be configured to cause the display unit to display first time zone information indicating a first time zone during which the discharge is to occur and the intensity information for the first time zone in association with each other, and to cause the display unit to display second time zone information indicating a second time zone during which the discharge is to occur and the intensity information for the second time zone in association with each other.

[0093] Furthermore, the display control means causes the display unit to display first time zone information indicating a first time zone during which discharge is to occur and intensity information for the first time zone in association with each other, and causes the display unit to display second time zone information indicating a second time zone during which discharge is to occur and intensity information for the second time zone in association with each other. This allows the user to reliably grasp the intensity information for the first time zone and the corresponding first time zone information, and also allows the user to reliably grasp the intensity information for the second time zone and the corresponding second time zone information. Therefore, for example, by referring to the revenue information etc. for a first time slot, a user can easily understand how much the storage battery will deteriorate after the first time slot has elapsed and how much profit can be made from the power discharged from the storage battery. Also, by referring to the revenue information etc. for a second time slot, a user can easily understand how much the storage battery will deteriorate after the second time slot has elapsed and how much profit can be made from the power discharged from the storage battery.

[0094] <5> the above <1> from <4> In a display control system according to any one of the above aspects, the display control means may be configured to cause the display unit to display, together with the intensity information and the power amount information, deterioration level information indicating the degree to which the storage battery deteriorates at the intensity indicated by the intensity information.

[0095] The display control means also controls the display unit to display, together with the intensity information and the power energy information, deterioration level information indicating the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information, thereby enabling the user to grasp the deterioration level information together with the intensity information and the power energy information.

[0096] <6> the above <5> In the display control system according to the above, the display control means may display period information indicating the period for discharging on the display unit together with the intensity information, the power amount information, and the deterioration degree information, and the deterioration degree information may indicate the degree to which the storage battery deteriorates at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and for the period indicated by the period information.

[0097] The display control means also causes the display unit to display period information indicating the period for discharging together with the intensity information, the power information, and the deterioration level information. The deterioration level information indicates the degree to which the storage battery will deteriorate during the intensity indicated by the intensity information and the period indicated by the period information. This allows the user to understand the period information together with the intensity information, the power information, and the deterioration level information. Furthermore, the user can understand the degree to which the storage battery will deteriorate after the period indicated by the period information has elapsed.

[0098] <7> the above <5> or <6> In the display control system according to the present invention, a configuration may be adopted in which the deterioration degree information indicates the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and the amount of power indicated by the power amount information.

[0099] The deterioration level information indicates the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and the amount of power indicated by the power amount information. This allows the user to understand, from the deterioration level information, the degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed and at the amount of discharge of the storage battery indicated by the power amount information.

[0100] <8> the above <5> from <7> In a display control system according to any one of the above embodiments, a configuration may be adopted in which the deterioration level information includes first deterioration level information, which is the deterioration level information for a first time period during which the discharge is performed, and second deterioration level information, which is the deterioration level information for a second time period during which the discharge is performed.

[0101] Furthermore, the deterioration level information includes first deterioration level information, which is deterioration level information for a first time period during which discharging is performed, and second deterioration level information, which is deterioration level information for a second time period during which discharging is performed. This allows the user to understand, from the deterioration level information, the degree of deterioration of the storage battery in the first time period and the degree of deterioration of the storage battery in the second time period.

[0102] <9> the above <1> from <8> In the display control system according to any one of the above embodiments, the display control means may be configured to display revenue information indicating the revenue corresponding to the amount of electricity discharged, which is the revenue from the EMS, on the display unit together with the intensity information and the amount of electricity information.

[0103] The display control means also displays, on the display unit, revenue information indicating the revenue corresponding to the amount of power discharged and resulting from the EMS, together with the intensity information and the power amount information, thereby enabling the user to grasp the revenue information together with the intensity information and the power amount information.

[0104] <10> the above <9> In the display control system according to the present invention, a configuration may be adopted in which the revenue information includes first revenue information, which is the revenue in a first time period during which the discharge is performed, and second revenue information, which is the revenue in a second time period during which the discharge is performed.

[0105] The revenue information includes first revenue information, which is revenue in a first time slot, which is a time slot for discharging, and second revenue information, which is revenue in a second time slot, which is a time slot for discharging. This allows the user to understand the revenue in the first time slot and the revenue in the second time slot from the revenue information.

[0106] <11> the above <1> from <10> In the display control system according to any one of the above aspects, the display control means may be configured to cause the display unit to display C-rate information indicating the C-rate of the storage battery together with the intensity information and the power amount information.

[0107] Furthermore, the display control means causes the display unit to display C-rate information indicating the C-rate of the storage battery together with the strength information and the power amount information, thereby enabling the user to grasp the C-rate information together with the strength information and the power amount information.

[0108] <12> the above <1> from <11> In the display control system according to any one of the above embodiments, the intensity information may be one of the information corresponding to the C rate of the storage battery, the information corresponding to the SOC level of the storage battery, and the information corresponding to the temperature of the storage battery.

[0109] The intensity information is one of the information corresponding to the C rate of the storage battery, the information corresponding to the SOC level of the storage battery, and the information corresponding to the temperature of the storage battery, which allows the user to grasp the information corresponding to the C rate, the information corresponding to the SOC level, and the information corresponding to the temperature of the storage battery.

[0110] <13> the above <12> In the display control system according to the present invention, the display control means may be configured to cause the display unit to display information in a manner that makes it possible to distinguish whether the intensity information corresponds to the C rate, whether the intensity information corresponds to the SOC level, and whether the intensity information corresponds to the temperature.

[0111] Furthermore, the display control means causes the display unit to display in a manner that enables the user to distinguish whether the intensity information corresponds to a C rate, an SOC level, or a temperature, thereby enabling the user to distinguish which of the above the intensity information corresponds to.

[0112] <14> the above <12> or <13> The display control system according to the present invention may employ a configuration characterized by a selection means for selecting whether the intensity information corresponds to the C rate, the SOC level, or the temperature.

[0113] The display control system further includes a selection unit for selecting whether the intensity information corresponds to the C rate, the SOC level, or the temperature. This allows the user to arbitrarily determine which of the above the intensity information corresponds to. This allows the user to appropriately grasp the necessary intensity information, for example.

[0114] <15> the above <1> from <14> In the display control system according to any one of the above aspects, the display control means may be configured to change the display mode of the intensity information depending on the amount of power generated from renewable energy.

[0115] Here, electricity derived from renewable energy is relatively valuable, so for example, if the amount of electricity generated from renewable energy increases, it may be possible to increase revenue by increasing the amount of charge to the storage battery even if it means lowering the strength at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed. Therefore, the display control means changes the display mode of the intensity information according to the amount of power generation derived from renewable energy. This allows the display control means to change the display mode of the intensity information according to the amount of power generation derived from renewable energy. Therefore, for example, it becomes easier for the user to appropriately set the intensity that suppresses deterioration of the storage battery and the amount of charge to the storage battery according to the amount of power generation derived from renewable energy.

[0116] <16> the above <1> from <15> In the display control system according to any one of the above aspects, the display control means may cause the display unit to display a message urging the user to increase the intensity.

[0117] The display control means also displays a message on the display unit urging the user to increase the strength at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed, thereby making it easier for the user to realize that it is preferable to increase the strength at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed.

[0118] <17> the above <1> from <16> In a display control system according to any one of the above aspects, a configuration may be adopted in which the display control system further includes a change means for changing the intensity information, and the power consumption information changes in accordance with the change made by the change means.

[0119] The display control system further includes a change unit that changes the intensity information. The power amount information changes in response to the change of the intensity information by the change unit. This allows the power amount information to be changed appropriately in response to the change of the intensity information by the change unit, for example. This allows the user to grasp the power amount information more accurately.

[0120] <18> the above <17> In the display control system according to the present invention, the display control means may display C-rate information indicating the C-rate of the storage battery on the display unit together with the strength information and the power information, and the C-rate information may change in accordance with the change made by the change means.

[0121] Furthermore, the display control means causes the display unit to display C-rate information indicating the C-rate of the storage battery together with the intensity information and the power information. The C-rate information changes in response to a change in the intensity information by the change means. This allows the C-rate information to be changed appropriately in response to a change in the intensity information by the change means, for example. This allows the user to grasp more accurate C-rate information.

[0122] <19> the above <17> or <18> In the display control system according to the above, the display control means may be configured to cause maximum value information indicating the maximum charge / discharge amount of the storage battery to be displayed on the display unit together with the strength information and the power amount information, and the maximum value information may change in accordance with the change made by the change means.

[0123] Furthermore, the display control means causes the display unit to display maximum value information indicating the maximum charge / discharge amount of the storage battery together with the intensity information and the power amount information. The maximum value information changes in response to a change in the intensity information by the change means. This allows the maximum value information to be changed appropriately in response to a change in the intensity information by the change means, for example. This allows the user to grasp the maximum value information more accurately.

[0124] <20> the above <17> from <19> In the display control system according to any one of the above aspects, the display control means may be configured to cause the display unit to display a message prompting the user to confirm when the confirmed intensity information is changed by the change means.

[0125] Furthermore, when the confirmed intensity information is changed by the change means, the display control means causes the display unit to display a message prompting the user to confirm, thereby making it easier for the user to notice that the confirmed intensity information has been changed by the change means.

[0126] <21> the above <20> In the display control system according to the present invention, the display control means may display revenue information indicating the revenue corresponding to the amount of electricity discharged, which is the revenue from the EMS, on the display unit together with the intensity information and the amount of electricity information, and the message may include the revenue information indicating the revenue after the change by the change means.

[0127] The display control means also displays, on the display unit, revenue information indicating the revenue from the EMS, which corresponds to the amount of power discharged, along with the intensity information and the power amount information. The message prompting the user for confirmation includes revenue information indicating the revenue after the intensity information has been changed by the change means. This allows the user to grasp the revenue corresponding to the changed intensity information, for example, when the confirmed intensity information is changed by the change means. This makes it easier for the user to determine, for example, whether or not to change the intensity that suppresses deterioration of the storage battery.

[0128] <22> the above <1> from <21> In the display control system according to any one of the above aspects, the display control means may be configured to cause the display unit to display renewable energy information indicating whether the electricity discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy, in association with the intensity information.

[0129] Furthermore, the display control means causes the display unit to display renewable energy information indicating whether or not the power discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy in association with the intensity information, thereby enabling the user to understand whether or not the power discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy.

[0130] <23> the above <1> from <22> In the display control system according to any one of the above aspects, a configuration may be adopted in which the power amount information indicates the amount of power to be discharged from the storage battery and the amount of power to be charged to the storage battery.

[0131] The power amount information also indicates the amount of power to be discharged from the storage battery and the amount of power to be charged to the storage battery, allowing the user to understand the amount of power to be discharged from the storage battery and the amount of power to be charged to the storage battery from the power amount information.

[0132] <24> A display control method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is characterized by comprising a display control step of displaying on a display unit intensity information indicating the intensity at which the EMS suppresses deterioration of the storage battery, and power amount information indicating the amount of power that the EMS will discharge from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information.

[0133] <25> A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: <1> from <23> The display control system according to any one of the above aspects is characterized in that it functions as a display control system according to any one of the above aspects. [Explanation of symbols]

[0134] 1. Power generation system 10 Power generation facilities 20 EMS 30 Display Control System 31 Communications Department 32 Input section 33 Display section 34 Storage section 35 Control Unit 351 Display control means 352 Selection Method 353 Change Method G1 Time Zone Image G1a 1st time zone image G1b 2nd time zone image G1c 3rd time zone image G1d 4th time zone image G1e 5th time zone image G2 intensity image G3 Power Image G4 Deterioration level image G5 Revenue Image G6 C-rate image G7 Maximum Image G8 renewable energy images I1 Information table I2 period image I3 Selected Image I4 Change Image S1 Information processing step S2 Display control step S3 verification step

Claims

1. a display control means for displaying on a display unit intensity information indicating an intensity at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed by the EMS and power amount information indicating an amount of power that the EMS discharges from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information; A display control system comprising:

2. the display control means causes the display unit to display the intensity information and the power amount information in association with each other.

2. The display control system according to claim 1.

3. the display control means causes the display unit to display first time zone information indicating the first time zone during which the discharge is to be performed and the intensity information in association with each other.

3. The display control system according to claim 2.

4. the display control means causes the display unit to display first time zone information indicating a first time zone during which the discharge is to be performed and the intensity information for the first time zone in association with each other, and causes the display unit to display second time zone information indicating a second time zone during which the discharge is to be performed and the intensity information for the second time zone in association with each other.

3. The display control system according to claim 2.

5. the display control means causes the display unit to display deterioration level information indicating a degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information, together with the intensity information and the power amount information.

3. The display control system according to claim 2.

6. the display control means causes the display unit to display period information indicating the period for discharging together with the intensity information, the power amount information, and the deterioration degree information; The deterioration degree information indicates a degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and for the period indicated by the period information.

6. The display control system according to claim 5.

7. The deterioration degree information indicates a degree of deterioration of the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information and the amount of power indicated by the power amount information.

6. The display control system according to claim 5.

8. The deterioration degree information includes first deterioration degree information, which is the deterioration degree information in a first time period that is the time period during which the discharge is performed, and second deterioration degree information, which is the deterioration degree information in a second time period that is the time period during which the discharge is performed.

6. The display control system according to claim 5.

9. The display control means causes the display unit to display revenue information indicating revenue corresponding to the amount of power discharged and resulting from the EMS, together with the intensity information and the power amount information.

3. The display control system according to claim 2.

10. The revenue information includes first revenue information, which is the revenue in a first time slot, which is the time slot for discharging, and second revenue information, which is the revenue in a second time slot, which is the time slot for discharging.

10. The display control system according to claim 9.

11. the display control means causes the display unit to display C rate information indicating the C rate of the storage battery together with the strength information and the power amount information.

3. The display control system according to claim 2.

12. The strength information is any one of information corresponding to a C rate of the storage battery, information corresponding to an SOC level of the storage battery, and information corresponding to a temperature of the storage battery.

12. The display control system according to claim 1, wherein:

13. the display control means causes the display unit to display in a manner that enables discrimination whether the intensity information corresponds to the C rate, whether the intensity information corresponds to the SOC level, and whether the intensity information corresponds to the temperature.

13. The display control system according to claim 12.

14. a selection means for selecting whether the intensity information corresponds to the C rate, the SOC level, or the temperature; The display control system according to claim 13, further comprising:

15. The display control means changes the display mode of the intensity information according to the amount of power generated from renewable energy.

12. The display control system according to claim 1, wherein:

16. the display control means causes the display unit to display a message prompting the user to increase the intensity.

12. The display control system according to claim 1, wherein:

17. a change means for changing the intensity information; Further provided with The power amount information changes in response to the change made by the change means.

12. The display control system according to claim 1, wherein:

18. the display control means causes the display unit to display C-rate information indicating the C-rate of the storage battery together with the strength information and the power amount information; The C rate information changes in response to the change made by the change means.

18. The display control system according to claim 17.

19. the display control means causes the display unit to display maximum value information indicating a maximum value of the charge / discharge amount of the storage battery together with the strength information and the power amount information; The maximum value information changes in response to the change made by the change means.

18. The display control system according to claim 17.

20. the display control means causes the display unit to display a message prompting a user for confirmation when the confirmed intensity information is changed by the change means.

18. The display control system according to claim 17.

21. the display control means displays, on the display unit, revenue information indicating revenue corresponding to the amount of power discharged and resulting from the EMS, together with the intensity information and the power amount information; The message includes the revenue information indicating the revenue after the change by the change means.

21. The display control system according to claim 20.

22. the display control means causes the display unit to display renewable energy information indicating whether the power discharged from the storage battery is derived from renewable energy in association with the intensity information; 12. The display control system according to claim 1, wherein:

23. The power amount information indicates an amount of power to be discharged from the storage battery and an amount of power to be charged to the storage battery.

12. The display control system according to claim 1, wherein:

24. a display control step of displaying on a display unit intensity information indicating an intensity at which deterioration of the storage battery is suppressed by the EMS and power amount information indicating an amount of power that the EMS discharges from the storage battery at the intensity indicated by the intensity information; A display control method comprising:

25. A computer is caused to function as the display control system according to any one of claims 1 to 11. A program characterized by:

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