Output method, output device, and program

Abstract

To provide a technology that enables a user to easily grasp information about the market value of a battery. [Solution] The output device 1 includes an output means 73 that outputs first battery identification information 110 that identifies a first battery and first market value information 120 that indicates the market value of the first battery in association with each other, and that outputs second battery identification information 110 that identifies a second battery different from the first battery and second market value information 120 that indicates the market value of the second battery in association with each other.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an output method, an output device, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, compensation to be given to a battery owner has been determined according to the value generated by charging and discharging the battery.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses that the market value of a battery is calculated in consideration of the region, charging energy type, and intended use included in the battery information, and the market value is notified to the owner. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2021 / 064818 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, Patent Document 1 does not specifically disclose notifying the owner of the market value of the battery. For example, Patent Document 1 does not disclose notifying the owner (user) of the market value of each of multiple batteries.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of such problems, and aims to provide a technique that allows a user to easily grasp information regarding the market value of a battery. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An output device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an output means for outputting first battery identification information that identifies a first battery and first market value information that indicates the market value of the first battery in association with each other, and for outputting second battery identification information that identifies a second battery different from the first battery and second market value information that indicates the market value of the second battery in association with each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The present disclosure can provide a technique that allows a user to easily grasp information about the market value of a battery. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an output device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control unit according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] 10 is an example of a normal screen output to an output unit in the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 10 is an example of a changed screen output to an output unit in the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, in a market where storage batteries are traded (storage battery buying and selling market), storage batteries are sold and purchased. For example, the platform introduces storage batteries available in the storage battery trading market to investors who want new storage batteries. The platform decides what kind of storage battery to introduce to investors based on, for example, information about the storage battery (revenue information, operating history, effective capacity, degree of deterioration, manufacturer warranty, etc.). Investors consider purchasing the storage battery introduced by the platform based on, for example, the information about the storage battery.

[0011] The technology of the present disclosure is used, for example, for a user to grasp information about storage batteries (batteries) present in the storage battery buying and selling market. The user may be any person who uses at least some of the functions of the output device 1 to grasp the battery information, and may be, for example, a platform provider who introduces batteries to investors, or may be, for example, an investor who is considering purchasing a battery.

[0012] An output method, an output device 1, and a program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0013] (Output device 1) 1 is a block diagram showing a specific example of the configuration of an output device 1 according to this embodiment. The output device 1 is configured using an information device (information processing device) such as a smartphone, tablet, personal computer, dedicated device, or server device. The output device 1 includes a communication unit 10, an input unit 20, an output unit 30, a storage unit 60, and a control unit 70.

[0014] The communication unit 10 is a communication device. The communication unit 10 may be configured as, for example, a network interface. The communication unit 10 communicates data with other devices via a network in accordance with the control of the control unit 70. The communication unit 10 may be a device that performs wireless communication or a device that performs wired communication.

[0015] The input unit 20 is configured using existing input devices such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, tablet, etc.), buttons, a touch panel, etc. The input unit 20 is operated by a user when inputting the user's instructions to the output device 1. The input unit 20 may be an interface for connecting the input device to the output device 1. In this case, the input unit 20 inputs an input signal generated in the input device in response to the user's input to the output device 1. The input unit 20 may be configured using a microphone and a voice recognition device. In this case, the input unit 20 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 output device 1. The voice recognition process may be performed by the control unit 70. The input unit 20 may be configured in any way as long as it is capable of inputting the user's instructions to the output device 1.

[0016] The output unit 30 outputs information in a form that can be recognized by a user, for example. The output unit 30 may be an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic electroluminescence (EL) display. The output unit 30 may be an interface for connecting an image display device to a display screen. In this case, the output unit 30 generates a video signal for displaying image data and outputs the video signal to the image display device connected to the output unit 30. The output unit 30 may be a device for outputting audio, such as a speaker. The output unit 30 may be an interface for connecting an audio output device, such as a speaker or headphones, to the output unit 30. In this case, the output unit 30 generates an audio signal for playing audio data and outputs the audio signal to the audio output device connected to the output unit 30. The output unit 30 may be a printer, for example. The output unit 30 may be an interface for connecting a printer to the output unit 30. In this case, the output unit 30 generates a print signal for printing print data and outputs the print signal to the printer connected to the output unit 30. The output unit 30 may output transmitted and received data, such as packets. The output unit 30 may be configured as a touch panel integrated with the input unit 20. Being output to the output unit 30 includes being output by the output unit 30 and being transmitted to another medium (such as an external system), for example.

[0017] The storage unit 60 is configured using a storage device such as a magnetic hard disk drive or a semiconductor storage device. The storage unit 60 stores data used by the control unit 70. The storage unit 60 stores data required when the control unit 70 performs processing.

[0018] The control unit 70 is configured using a processor P such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory M (main storage device). As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 70 functions as a calculation means 71 and a display control means 72 when the processor P executes a program. The program may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include portable media such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a CD-ROM, and a semiconductor storage device (e.g., an SSD: Solid State Drive), as well as storage devices such as a hard disk or semiconductor storage device built into a computer system. The program may be transmitted via a telecommunications line.

[0019] The calculation means 71 calculates, for example, the value of the battery itself (market value), the profits generated by the battery (expected profits, past investment profits), etc. based on various information about the battery (details will be described later).

[0020] The display control means 72 outputs various pieces of battery information stored in the storage unit 60 and the calculation results calculated by the calculation means 71 to the output unit 30 as, for example, a table image 200. The display control means 72 functions as an output means 73, a change means 74, and a notification means 75.

[0021] The output means 73 in the output device 1 of this embodiment outputs first battery identification information 110 that identifies a first battery and first market value information 120 that indicates the market value of the first battery in association with each other, and also outputs second battery identification information 110 that identifies a second battery different from the first battery and second market value information 120 that indicates the market value of the second battery in association with each other to the output unit 30. In the following, an example will be described in which the user checks the screen on which the output information is displayed, but the method by which the user uses the output information is not limited to the above.

[0022] An example of information output by the output means 73 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 are examples of images output by the output means 73 to the output unit 30 in the output device 1 of this embodiment. The image changes, for example, when the change means 74 changes information (details will be described later). The image may also change, for example, when the information is updated. The information shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 or information for calculating the information shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 may be associated and stored in the storage unit 60. In this case, the output means 73 may read out this information from the storage unit 60 and output it to the output unit 30.

[0023] In the following description, information about four batteries, namely, the first battery, the second battery, the third battery, and the fourth battery, is output, but the number of batteries is not limited as long as it is plural. Also, the specific output form of the various information is not limited to the illustrated image.

[0024] Here, outputting (or displaying) such information in association with one another means that the information is output (or displayed) in a form that allows the user to recognize the correspondence between the information. Outputting information in association with one another may mean, for example, displaying the information in the same row in the table image 200 output to the output unit 30, as in the illustrated example. Note that these various pieces of information (and the information described below) may be received by the communication unit 10 or may be stored in the storage unit 60. The display control means 72 (output means 73) outputs these various pieces of information to the output unit 30 as described above.

[0025] According to the output device 1 (output means 73) of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, battery identification information 110, market value information 120, management method information 130, expected profit information 140, transaction price information 150, management profit information 160, deterioration information 170, storage capacity information 180, owner information 190, and purchase available time information 210 are associated and output to the output unit 30. In the output device 1 of this embodiment, the output means 73 is only required to output at least the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120 in association with each other to the output unit 30, and also to output the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120 in association with each other to the output unit 30, and is not limited to outputting all of the above information to the output unit 30. The information output by the output means 73 may be part of the above information.

[0026] The battery identification information 110 is information for identifying a battery. The battery identification information 110 may be, for example, an ID assigned to each battery. In this embodiment, a battery ID consisting of a three-digit number is assigned to each battery. In this embodiment, the first battery is assigned an ID "111" as the first battery identification information 110, the second battery is assigned an ID "112" as the second battery identification information 110, the third battery is assigned an ID "113" as the third battery identification information 110, and the fourth battery is assigned an ID "114" as the fourth battery identification information 110. The battery identification information 110 is not limited to a battery ID consisting of a three-digit number as long as it is information that enables a user to identify a battery. The battery identification information 110 may be stored in the storage unit 60.

[0027] Market value information 120 is information indicating the market value of a battery. Market value information 120 may be information indicating the current market value of a battery, or may be information indicating a predicted future market value of a battery (after a predetermined period of time has passed). Market value information 120 may be, for example, information that allows a user to recognize the market value of a battery. The market value indicates, for example, an estimated value of a battery in the market. The market value information 120 is, for example, a monetary amount. The market value information 120 may be, for example, a monetary amount calculated by the calculation means 71 based on the transaction price and the expected profit. More specifically, the market value information 120 may be the total amount of the transaction price and the expected profit. The market value information 120 may also be a transaction price.

[0028] The transaction price may be, for example, an amount calculated by the calculation means 71 based on the physical transaction price of the battery when it was new (not deteriorated) and the current level of deterioration. The transaction price may be, for example, an amount obtained by multiplying the physical transaction price of the battery when it was new (not deteriorated) by the current level of deterioration. The expected profit is, for example, an expected (predicted) profit (operation profit) that can be obtained by charging and discharging the battery. The expected profit may be, for example, an expected profit when the battery is operated using an EMS (Energy Management System).

[0029] New product price information may be displayed together with the market value information 120. The new product price information indicates the price of a new (unused) battery. This allows, for example, a user to compare the new product price information with the current market value of the battery. It should be noted that the information displayed together with the new product price information is not limited to the market value information 120, and other information may be displayed in association with the new product price information.

[0030] An EMS (Energy Management System) is a system for monitoring energy use and improving operational efficiency. For example, if the EMS targets a single factory, the EMS can be applied to, for example, efficient operation (e.g., optimal operation) of factory demand, power generation by generators, and battery charging and discharging. Furthermore, if the EMS targets a power storage station or power plant, the EMS can be applied to efficient operation (e.g., optimal operation) of batteries (demand during charging, supply during discharging). For example, if the EMS targets power sources and consumers in a specific area, the EMS can be applied to efficient operation (e.g., optimal operation) of the amount of electricity demand and supply in that area. Introducing an EMS can, for example, improve the efficiency (e.g., optimize) of each of the above-mentioned operations. As a result, it may be possible to reduce costs compared to not introducing an EMS.

[0031] In this embodiment, "●● yen" is displayed as first market value information 120 indicating the market value of the first battery, "●● yen" is displayed as second market value information 120 indicating the market value of the second battery, "●● yen" is displayed as third market value information 120 indicating the market value of the third battery, and "●● yen" is displayed as fourth market value information 120 indicating the market value of the fourth battery. The actual market value (amount) of a battery is approximately 0 yen to several tens of thousands of yen per kWh, but the specific market value of a battery is not limited to the above.

[0032] The market value changes depending on the operation of the battery, for example. For example, the market value information 120 may be updated to the latest information by calculating the market value of the battery at regular intervals.

[0033] The operation method information 130 is information that indicates the operation method of the battery. The operation method information 130 may be, for example, an operation location where the battery is operated. The type of the operation location of the battery is not limited, and may be, for example, a vehicle, a house, a building, or a factory. The operation method information 130 of this embodiment is the operation location, and any one of a vehicle, a house, a building, and a factory is selected as the type of operation location.

[0034] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, "vehicle" is displayed as the first operation method information 130 indicating the operation method (operation location) of the first battery, "residence" is displayed as the second operation method information 130 indicating the operation method (operation location) of the second battery, "building" is displayed as the third operation method information 130 indicating the operation method (operation location) of the third battery, and "factory" is displayed as the fourth operation method information 130 indicating the operation method (operation location) of the fourth battery.

[0035] The operation method information 130 may be, for example, a power use, which is a use of the battery. The types of power uses of the battery are not limited, but examples include (1) buying and selling in a supply and demand adjustment market, (2) buying and selling in an hour-ahead market, (3) buying and selling in multiple markets, (4) using for imbalance avoidance, (5) buying and selling in a spot market, (6) earning income through FIP, (7) earning income through environmental value, and (8) using for peak shifting function.

[0036] Next, the above power applications (1) to (8) will be explained.

[0037] The supply and demand adjustment market mentioned in (1) above is a market for adjustment capacity. The supply and demand adjustment market is a market for procuring the adjustment capacity necessary to adjust the balance between supply and demand of electricity. The supply and demand adjustment market publicly solicits adjustment capacity. Owners of power sources (for example, batteries or power generation facilities) can bid in the supply and demand adjustment market, and if they win, they have the right to supply electricity as adjustment capacity. If a power source owner wins a bid for adjustment capacity and the adjustment capacity is activated, the power source owner will supply electricity as adjustment capacity. Even if a power source owner wins a bid for adjustment capacity, the power source owner will not supply electricity as adjustment capacity if the adjustment capacity is not activated. When a power source owner wins a bid for adjustment capacity, the power source owner will receive income based on the amount of electricity used for the adjustment capacity they have won. Furthermore, when the adjustment capacity is activated and the power source owner supplies electricity as adjustment capacity, the power source owner can earn profits by selling electricity to the adjustment capacity market (income based on the amount of electricity supplied).

[0038] The pre-hour market in (2) above is a market where trading is possible up to one hour before actual supply and demand, for example. The Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) is an organization that consolidates plans from each electric utility. Trading plans are sent to OCCTO, and power generation plans, corresponding sales plans, and demand plans, corresponding procurement plans are submitted. However, in the actual supply and demand picture, there are discrepancies between the actual power generation and demand volumes and the trading plans sent to OCCTO, resulting in discrepancies between the actual sales and procurement volumes and the sales and procurement plans. Such a difference (imbalance) occurs, for example, due to a breakdown in power generation equipment. Specifically, the following shortage imbalance and surplus imbalance occur in the actual supply and demand section. When power generation decreases, actual sales decrease. The difference between the actual decreased sales volume and the sales plan becomes a shortage imbalance. When power generation increases, actual sales volume increases. The difference between the actual increased sales volume and the sales plan becomes a surplus imbalance. When demand increases, the actual procurement volume increases. The difference between the actual increased procurement volume and the procurement plan becomes a shortage imbalance. When demand decreases, the actual procurement volume decreases. The difference between the actual procurement volume and the procurement plan becomes a surplus imbalance. When a surplus imbalance or shortage imbalance like the above occurs, the customer (electric utility) will be required to pay the marginal cost incurred by the former general electric utility to make the final adjustment, as the imbalance unit price and imbalance cost.The shortage imbalance charge and surplus imbalance charge can be calculated, for example, as follows. Shortage imbalance charge (the cost of compensation by general transmission and distribution companies for the shortfall in actual performance compared to the plan) = (weighted average of spot market and hourly market) × α + β + K Excess imbalance charge (the cost of purchasing the actual surplus against the plan by the general electricity transmission and distribution company) = Weighted average of the spot market and the hourly market × α + β - L α: Adjustment item according to the supply and demand situation of the entire system β: Adjustment term to reflect market price differences by region K, L: incentive constants Customers (electric power companies) need to strive to minimize such imbalances, so if an imbalance is expected to occur and trading is possible, for example, in the pre-hours market described below, they will attempt to trade in the pre-hours market in order to resolve the imbalance.

[0039] The above (3) trading electricity in multiple markets may include, for example, trading electricity in different markets such as a spot market and a balancing market. Also, trading electricity in multiple markets may include, for example, trading electricity as primary control reserve and secondary control reserve (1) in a balancing market (trading electricity as different products in the same market).

[0040] The imbalance avoidance in (4) above is implemented, for example, when there is a discrepancy between the actual power generation or demand volume and the trading plan sent to OCCTO, resulting in a difference between the actual sales volume or procurement volume and the sales plan or procurement plan, and when the imbalance cannot be resolved even by the time-ahead trading described below. For example, in the case of solar power generation, the amount of power generated may vary depending on the weather on the day, potentially resulting in an imbalance. In this case, if the imbalance is not resolved even after performing time-ahead trading, the shortage imbalance may be avoided, for example, by discharging power from a rechargeable battery or by generating power using other power generation equipment. Furthermore, in this case, the surplus imbalance may be avoided, for example, by charging a rechargeable battery or by stopping power generation by other power generation equipment.

[0041] Regarding (5) to (7) above, for example, in relation to the buying and selling of electricity, the EMS formulates a buying and selling plan for the next day by noon the day before and sends it to the Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (hereinafter also referred to as "OCCTO"). When electricity is bought and sold in accordance with this plan, it is bought and sold in the spot market described in (5) above. When the electricity is sold on the market, if the electricity is generated based on renewable energy, the FIP (Feed-In Premium) described in (6) above is added to the regular electricity price. The FIP is a value added to electricity generated by renewable energy. This added value may be, for example, a subsidy from a public institution such as the national or local government. When electricity is generated from renewable energy sources, the generated electricity carries the environmental value described in (7) above. This environmental value can be traded, for example, in an environmental value trading market (e.g., a non-fossil value trading market) that is different from the electricity market.

[0042] The peak shift function according to (8) above is a function related to the formulation of a plan. The peak shift function is a function that carries out leveling of the supply and demand of electricity. When the peak shift function carries out leveling of the demand for electricity, for example, the demand for electricity during a time period with high demand (e.g., daytime electricity consumption) is allocated to the demand for electricity during a time period with low demand (e.g., nighttime electricity consumption). The allocation of the demand for electricity is achieved, for example, by changing the time period during which a rechargeable battery is charged. When the peak shift function carries out leveling of the supply of electricity, for example, the supply of electricity during a time period with high supply is allocated to the supply of electricity during a time period with low supply. The allocation of the supply of electricity is achieved, for example, by changing the time period during which a power generation facility generates electricity.

[0043] The operating method information 130 may be based on an operating method proposed by an AI or the like based on various conditions, or may be based on a user's decision, for example.

[0044] Even when the same battery is operated for the same period of time, the operating profit and the degree of deterioration of the battery may differ depending on the operating location of the battery. For example, when a battery is used in a vehicle or in a factory, the timing and duration of charging and discharging the battery may differ, and the benefits of using the battery may also differ. Therefore, even if the same battery is used for the same period, the operational benefits and degree of deterioration may differ depending on whether the battery is used in a vehicle or in a factory.

[0045] Furthermore, even when the same battery is operated for the same period of time, the operating profit of the battery, the degree of deterioration, etc. may differ depending on the power use of the battery. For example, buying and selling electricity in the time-ahead market or the spot market tends to have a low yield. Therefore, for example, when the power use of the battery is to buy and sell electricity in the time-ahead market or the spot market, the operating profit of the battery may be lower compared to other power uses.

[0046] As described above, the market value is calculated, for example, from the trading price of the battery and the expected profit (future investment profit). Therefore, the operation method of the battery may affect information about the battery, including the market value of the battery. When the operation method information of the battery is changed, for example, the information about the battery (e.g., market value information, expected profit information, trading price information) may be recalculated and updated.

[0047] The expected profit information 140 indicates the expected profit from operating the battery. The expected profit information 140 may be an amount calculated by the calculation means 71 based on, for example, information on the operation of the battery (operation method information 130), information on past operation results, etc. In this embodiment, the expected profit information 140 for the current operation method of the battery is output in association with the battery identification information 110 and the market value information 120.

[0048] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, "●● yen" is displayed as the first expected profit information 140 indicating the expected profit of the first battery, "●● yen" is displayed as the second expected profit information 140 indicating the expected profit of the second battery, "●● yen" is displayed as the third expected profit information 140 indicating the expected profit of the third battery, and "●● yen" is displayed as the fourth expected profit information 140 indicating the expected profit of the fourth battery.

[0049] The expected profit changes depending on the operation of the battery, for example. For example, the expected profit information 140 may be updated to the latest information by calculating the expected profit of the battery at regular intervals.

[0050] The transaction price information 150 indicates the transaction price of the battery. The transaction price information 150 may be, for example, information that allows the user to recognize the transaction price of the battery. The transaction price indicated by the transaction price information 150 may be, for example, an amount calculated by the calculation means 71 based on the physical transaction price of the battery when it was new (not deteriorated) and the current level of deterioration. The transaction price information 150 may be, for example, an amount obtained by multiplying the physical transaction price of the battery when it was new (not deteriorated) by the current level of deterioration.

[0051] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, "●● yen" is displayed as the first transaction price information 150 indicating the transaction price of the first battery, "●● yen" is displayed as the second transaction price information 150 indicating the transaction price of the second battery, "●● yen" is displayed as the third transaction price information 150 indicating the transaction price of the third battery, and "●● yen" is displayed as the fourth transaction price information 150 indicating the transaction price of the fourth battery.

[0052] The transaction price changes depending on the operation of the battery, for example. For example, the transaction price information 150 may be updated to the latest information by calculating the transaction price of the battery at regular intervals.

[0053] The transaction price information 150 may be a predicted value of the transaction price after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the transaction price information 150 is a predicted value of the transaction price after a predetermined time has elapsed, it may be, for example, an amount calculated by the calculation means 71 based on the physical transaction price of the battery when it was new (not deteriorated) and the degree of deterioration (predicted value) at a certain point in the future (after a predetermined time has elapsed). The transaction price information 150 may be, for example, an amount obtained by multiplying the physical transaction price of the battery when it was new (not deteriorated) by the degree of deterioration (predicted value) after a predetermined time has elapsed. The transaction price information 150 may indicate, for example, the transaction price (predicted value) of the battery one month from now, or may indicate, for example, the transaction price (predicted value) two months from now.

[0054] The investment profit information 160 indicates the investment profit of the battery. The investment profit is the profit (actual result) from the operation of the battery up to now. The investment profit information 160 may be, for example, information that allows the user to recognize the investment profit of the battery. The investment profit indicated by the investment profit information 160 may be calculated by the calculation means 71. The investment profit information 160 may be, for example, the total amount of profit from the operation of the battery since the start of use. The investment profit may be, for example, the total amount of profit from the operation of the battery since the start of use of the battery using the current operating method.

[0055] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, "●● yen" is displayed as the first operating profit information 160 indicating the operating profit of the first battery, "●● yen" is displayed as the second operating profit information 160 indicating the operating profit of the second battery, "●● yen" is displayed as the third operating profit information 160 indicating the operating profit of the third battery, and "●● yen" is displayed as the fourth operating profit information 160 indicating the operating profit of the fourth battery.

[0056] If the investment profit indicated by the investment profit information 160 is, for example, the total amount of profits since the battery began to be operated using the current operation method, the amount indicated by the investment profit information 160 may be reset to 0 yen when the operation method is changed by the change means 74 and the operation method information 130 is updated.

[0057] The investment profit changes in value depending on the operation of the battery, for example. For example, the investment profit information 160 may be updated to the latest information by calculating the investment profit of the battery at regular intervals.

[0058] Purchase price information may be displayed together with investment profit information 160. The purchase price information indicates the price (purchase price) at which the current battery owner purchased the battery. This allows, for example, a user to decide to sell the battery in order to make a profit if the total amount of the battery's past investment profit and its market value is higher than the purchase price. It should be noted that the information displayed together with the purchase price information is not limited to the investment profit information 160, and other information may be displayed in association with the purchase price information.

[0059] Deterioration information 170 indicates the current degree of deterioration of the battery. Deterioration information 170 may be, for example, information that allows a user to recognize the degree of deterioration of the battery. The degree of deterioration indicated by deterioration information 170 may be expressed, for example, as a deterioration degree. The deterioration degree indicates the current performance level when the performance of a new (undeteriorated) battery is taken as 100%. Specifically, for example, if the deterioration degree of a battery is 60%, this indicates that the battery has 60% of the performance it had when new. The deterioration degree can be used, for example, to estimate the usable life of the battery if the battery continues to be used as it is currently.

[0060] The degree of deterioration indicated by the deterioration information 170 may be calculated by the calculation means 71 based on the storage capacity of the current battery and the storage capacity of a new battery, for example, based on the information on the storage capacity of the battery described below stored in the memory unit 60, with the storage capacity being taken as the battery performance.

[0061] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, "90%" is displayed as the first deterioration information 170 indicating the degree of deterioration (deterioration level) of the first battery, "70%" is displayed as the second deterioration information 170 indicating the degree of deterioration (deterioration level) of the second battery, "60%" is displayed as the third deterioration information 170 indicating the degree of deterioration (deterioration level) of the third battery, and "50%" is displayed as the fourth deterioration information 170 indicating the degree of deterioration (deterioration level) of the fourth battery. By referring to such deterioration level information, for example, a user can make a decision to buy or sell a battery after taking into consideration the deterioration level of the battery and the market value of the battery.

[0062] The deterioration level changes, for example, due to deterioration caused by use of the battery. For example, the deterioration information 170 may be updated to the latest information by calculating the deterioration level of the battery by the calculation means 71 at regular intervals. In addition, along with the update of the deterioration level, for example, the transaction price information 150 and the market value information 120 may be recalculated and updated to the latest information.

[0063] The power storage capacity information 180 indicates the power storage capacity of the battery. The power storage capacity information 180 may be any information that allows the user to recognize the power storage capacity of the battery, for example. The storage capacity of a battery can be indicated by, for example, a rated capacity and an effective capacity. The rated capacity indicates the amount of electricity that can be stored as a battery specification, while the effective capacity indicates the amount of electricity that can actually be used in the battery. The storage capacity indicated by the storage capacity information 180 may be, for example, an effective capacity.

[0064] The effective capacity may be calculated by the calculation means 71 based on, for example, the rated capacity, the depth of discharge, and the system discharge efficiency.

[0065] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, "●kWh" is displayed as first storage capacity information 180 indicating the storage capacity of the first battery, "●kWh" is displayed as second storage capacity information 180 indicating the storage capacity of the second battery, "●kWh" is displayed as third storage capacity information 180 indicating the storage capacity of the third battery, and "●kWh" is displayed as fourth storage capacity information 180 indicating the storage capacity of the fourth battery.

[0066] Owner information 190 indicates the owner of the battery. Owner information 190 may be, for example, information that allows a user to recognize the owner of the battery. In this embodiment, "A" is displayed as first owner information 190 indicating the owner of the first battery, "B" is displayed as second owner information 190 indicating the owner of the second battery, "C" is displayed as third owner information 190 indicating the owner of the third battery, and "D" is displayed as fourth owner information 190 indicating the owner of the fourth battery. Here, "A," "B," "C," and "D" may be, for example, the names of the owners, or may be, for example, IDs assigned to the respective owners.

[0067] In this embodiment, the first to fourth batteries are all owned by different owners, but the multiple batteries may all be owned by the same owner, or at least some of the multiple batteries may be owned by the same owner.

[0068] Owner information 190 may be updated, for example, when the owner of the battery changes.

[0069] As described above, batteries are sold and purchased in a battery trading market. Investors consider purchasing a battery based on various presented information about the battery. At this time, even if the battery is currently owned by A, if, for example, B wishes to purchase the battery, the battery can be reserved for purchase after A's ownership period has elapsed using a reservation means. The reservation means may be realized, for example, as a function of the information processing device that executes the output device 1, or may be realized by another information processing device. The reservation means may, for example, receive information from an investor requesting a reservation for a specific battery, and register information that the purchase of the battery has been reserved. The reservation means may, for example, be realized by an information processing device that implements a known application.

[0070] The purchase time information indicates the time when the battery will be available for purchase. The purchase time information may be, for example, information that allows the user to recognize the time when the battery will be available for purchase. The time when the battery will be available for purchase may be, for example, the time when the current owner's ownership period of the battery expires, or, if there are already purchase reservations made after the current owner's ownership period of the battery, the time when all reservations expire.

[0071] The purchase availability time may be calculated by the calculation means 71 based on the length of time the current owner has owned the battery, the status of subsequent reservations, and the like.

[0072] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first purchase availability information 210 indicating the purchase availability period for the first battery is displayed as "● year ● month ● day", the second purchase availability information 210 indicating the purchase availability period for the second battery is displayed as "● year ● month ● day", the third purchase availability information 210 indicating the purchase availability period for the third battery is displayed as "● year ● month ● day", and the fourth purchase availability information 210 indicating the purchase availability period for the fourth battery is displayed as "● year ● month ● day".

[0073] In addition to the purchase availability information 210, transfer availability information may be output. The transfer availability information indicates the time when the battery becomes available for transfer. The time when the battery becomes available for transfer may be, for example, the time when the current owner's ownership period of the battery expires, or, if there are already purchase reservations made after the current owner's ownership period of the battery, the time when all reservations expire. It should be noted that the information displayed together with the transferable period information is not limited to the purchase period information 210, and other information may be displayed in association with the transferable period information.

[0074] The transferable time information may be calculated by the calculation means 71 based on the period of ownership of the battery by the current owner, the status of subsequent reservations, and the like.

[0075] The purchase availability information 210 and transfer availability information may be updated, for example, as the reservation status changes.

[0076] The change means 74 changes the information to be output to the output unit 30 when, for example, the input unit 20 is operated by the user and the user's instruction is input to the output device 1. For example, when the input unit 20 is operated by a user and the user's instructions are input to the output device 1, the notification means 75 notifies, for example, of a change in the information output by the output unit 30, as the information is changed by the change means 74. The output device 1 of this embodiment includes a change unit 74 that changes the operation method indicated by the operation method information 130. In this embodiment, when the user selects the [Change] button on the normal screen 100 shown in Fig. 3, the change unit 74 changes the operation method indicated by the operation method information 130. When the changing means 74 changes the investment method indicated by the investment method information 130, the expected profit may change.

[0077] FIG. 4 shows an example of a post-change screen 300 that is output to the output unit 30 when the change means 74 changes the operating method indicated by the operating method information 130. In the example of FIG. 4 , the change means 74 has changed the operation location, which is the third operation method information 130 for the third battery, from "building" to "factory." At this time, the notification means 75 may output expected profit information 140 indicating the expected profit resulting from the change as a notification recognizable to the user. On the post-change screen 300 shown in FIG. 4 , a pop-up 310 in the form of a speech bubble is displayed as a notification, indicating the information on the third battery whose operation method information 130 has been changed. In this embodiment, the pop-up 310 displays the operation method before the change and the operation method after the change, as well as the expected profit for the operation method before the change, the expected profit for the operation method after the change, and the difference between the expected profit for the operation method before the change and the expected profit for the operation method after the change.

[0078] The expected profit in the investment method before the change may be an amount calculated by the calculation means 71 based on information on the performance of past investments in the investment method before the change. The expected profit in the changed investment method may be an amount calculated by the calculation means 71 based on information on the performance of past investments in the changed investment method. The difference between the expected profit under the management method before the change and the expected profit under the management method after the change can be calculated, for example, by subtracting the expected profit under the management method before the change from the expected profit under the management method after the change.

[0079] In addition, the content notified by the notification means 75 needs only to be displayed so that the user can confirm at least the expected profit under the changed operating method, or the difference between the expected profit under the operating method before the change and the expected profit under the changed operating method, and is not limited to the example shown. For example, deterioration level information indicating the degree to which the battery deteriorates as the operating method is changed may be displayed. The deterioration level information may indicate the degree to which the battery deterioration progresses as the operating method is changed. The deterioration level information may be displayed by a notification, for example, or may be displayed on the table image 200, for example.

[0080] The information output by the output device is not limited to the above. The output device may output, for example, any of size information, weight information, maintenance information, manufacturer information, maximum output information, response speed information, and defect information.

[0081] The size information is information indicating the external size of the battery. The size information may be information that allows a user to recognize the external size of the battery. The size information may be, for example, a numerical representation of the external size of the battery. The size information may be associated with the battery identification information and stored in a storage unit.

[0082] The weight information is information indicating the weight of the battery. The size information may be any information that allows the user to recognize the weight of the battery. The size information may be, for example, a numerical representation of the weight of the battery. The weight information may be associated with the battery identification information and stored in a storage unit.

[0083] The maintenance information is information related to battery maintenance. The maintenance information may be, for example, a work procedure required for battery replacement, or may be information indicating that battery replacement can be performed manually or that heavy machinery is required. The maintenance information may be associated with the battery identification information and stored in the storage unit.

[0084] The manufacturer information is information indicating the manufacturer of the battery. The manufacturer information may be any information that allows a user to recognize the manufacturer of the battery. The manufacturer information may be, for example, the name of the manufacturer, or the type or model number of the battery. The manufacturer information may be associated with the battery identification information and stored in the storage unit.

[0085] The maximum output information is information that indicates the strength of the battery's output (maximum output). The maximum output information may be information that allows a user to recognize the maximum output of the battery. Depending on the maximum output of the battery, the use of the battery may be limited. Therefore, by checking the maximum output information, a user can determine, for example, whether the battery can be used for a desired power use. The maximum output information may be linked to the battery identification information and stored in a memory unit. The maximum output of the battery may be measured (actually measured), for example, by measuring the current and voltage of the battery.

[0086] The response speed information indicates the response speed of the battery. The response speed may be, for example, the reaction time after a charge / discharge command is issued, or the time from the start of charge / discharge until the maximum output is reached. Depending on the response speed of a battery, the use of the battery may be limited. Therefore, by checking the response speed information, a user can determine, for example, whether the battery can be used for a specific power application. The response speed information may be associated with the battery identification information and stored in a storage unit. The response speed of a battery may be measured (actually measured) by, for example, measuring the time from when the system issues a charge / discharge command to the battery until the battery reaches a specified output.

[0087] The malfunction information is information relating to a malfunction of the battery, and includes, for example, malfunction history information or malfunction precursor information. The malfunction history information is information indicating a history of malfunctions, such as malfunctions, that have occurred in the battery in the past. The malfunction history information may be, for example, at least one of the time when a malfunction, such as a malfunction, occurred in the battery and details of the malfunction, such as a malfunction, that has occurred in the battery. The malfunction history information may be linked to the battery identification information and stored in the storage unit. The malfunction precursor information may be information relating to a prediction of a battery malfunction. The malfunction precursor information may be, for example, information indicating a predicted failure rate in a predetermined number of cycles. The malfunction precursor information may be, for example, a predicted failure rate based on a history of past malfunctions.

[0088] (Output method) The output method of this embodiment includes an output step, a change step, and a notification step. Note that the output method only needs to include at least the output step, and does not necessarily need to include the change step and the notification step.

[0089] In the output step of this embodiment, battery identification information 110, market value information 120, management method information 130, expected profit information 140, transaction price information 150, management profit information 160, deterioration information 170, storage capacity information 180, owner information 190, and purchase availability information 210 are output in association with each other.

[0090] In the output step, it is only necessary that at least the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120 are output in association with each other, and the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120 are output in association with each other, and it is not limited that all of the above information is output to the output means 73. The information output in the output step may be a part of the above information.

[0091] In the output step of this embodiment, a table image 200 shown in FIG. 3 is output. The detailed description of each piece of information above may be the same as that of the output device 1, and therefore will be omitted here.

[0092] In the change step of this embodiment, the operating method indicated by the operating method information 130 is changed.

[0093] FIG. 4 shows an example of a post-change screen 300 that is output when the operating method indicated by the operating method information 130 is changed in the change step. In the example of FIG. 4 , in the change step, the operation location, which is the third operation method information 130 for the third battery, is changed from “building” to “factory.” At this time, in the notification step, expected profit information 140 indicating the expected profit resulting from the change may be output as a notification recognizable to the user. On the post-change screen 300 shown in FIG. 4 , a balloon-shaped pop-up 310 indicating the information on the third battery whose operation method information 130 has been changed is displayed as a notification. In this embodiment, the pop-up 310 displays the operation method before the change and the operation method after the change, as well as the expected profit under the operation method before the change, the expected profit under the operation method after the change, and the difference between the expected profit under the operation method before the change and the expected profit under the operation method after the change. Note that the content notified by the notification means 75 is not limited to the example shown in the figure, as long as it displays at least the expected profit under the operation method after the change or the difference between the expected profit under the operation method before the change and the expected profit under the operation method after the change in a manner that can be confirmed by the user.

[0094] As described above, the output device 1 of the present disclosure includes an output means 73 that outputs first battery identification information 110 that identifies a first battery and first market value information 120 that indicates the market value of the first battery in association with each other, and that outputs second battery identification information 110 that identifies a second battery different from the first battery and second market value information 120 that indicates the market value of the second battery in association with each other. With this configuration, the user can ascertain the market value of the first battery by checking the correspondence between the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and can ascertain the market value of the second battery by checking the correspondence between the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. This allows the user to easily ascertain information regarding the market value of the batteries.

[0095] In addition, the output means 73 may output first operating method information 130 indicating the first operating method of the first battery, in association with the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and may also output second operating method information 130 indicating the second operating method of the second battery, in association with the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. With this configuration, the user can confirm the correspondence between the first battery identification information 110, the first market value information 120, and the first operating method information 130, and can also confirm the correspondence between the second battery identification information 110, the second market value information 120, and the second operating method information 130. Therefore, the user can easily grasp information related to the market value of the battery, and can easily grasp information related to the operating method of the battery.

[0096] The system further includes a change means 74 that changes the first operation method indicated by the first operation method information 130 and the second operation method indicated by the second operation method information 130, and the first operation method information 130 and the second operation method information 130 output by the output means 73 may change in response to the first operation method indicated by the first operation method information 130 and the second operation method indicated by the second operation method information 130 being changed by the change means 74. With this configuration, the change means 74 can change the battery operation method, and the output means 73 can change the first operation method information 130 and the second operation method information 130 in accordance with the change in the battery operation method. Thus, the user can change the battery operation method and easily understand the results of the change.

[0097] The system may further include a notification means 75 for notifying expected profit information 140 indicating expected profits resulting from the first operating method indicated by the first operating method information 130 and the second operating method indicated by the second operating method information 130 being changed by the change means 74. With this configuration, the user can understand the expected profit resulting from changing the battery operation method by checking the expected profit information 140 output by the output means 73. Therefore, the user can change the battery operation method and also understand the expected profit resulting from the change in the operation method.

[0098] In addition, the output means 73 may output first battery trading price information 150 indicating the trading price of the first battery in association with the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and may also output second battery trading price information 150 indicating the trading price of the second battery in association with the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. With this configuration, the user can confirm the correspondence between the first battery identification information 110, the first market value information 120, and the first transaction price information 150, and can also confirm the correspondence between the second battery identification information 110, the second market value information 120, and the second transaction price information 150. Therefore, the user can easily grasp information related to the market value of the battery, and can also easily grasp information related to the transaction price of the battery.

[0099] In addition, the output means 73 may output first investment return information 160 indicating the past investment return of the first battery in association with the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and may also output second investment return information 160 indicating the past investment return of the second battery in association with the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. With this configuration, the user can confirm the correspondence between the first battery identification information 110, the first market value information 120, and the first investment profit information 160, and can also confirm the correspondence between the second battery identification information 110, the second market value information 120, and the second investment profit information 160. Therefore, the user can easily grasp information related to the market value of the battery, and can also easily grasp information related to past investment profits, which are the actual results of battery operation.

[0100] In addition, the output means 73 may output first deterioration information 170 indicating the degree of deterioration of the first battery in association with the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and may also output second deterioration information 170 indicating the degree of deterioration of the second battery in association with the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. With this configuration, the user can confirm the correspondence between first battery identification information 110, first market value information 120, and first deterioration information 170, and can also confirm the correspondence between second battery identification information 110, second market value information 120, and second deterioration information 170. Therefore, the user can easily grasp information related to the market value of the battery, and can also easily grasp information related to the degree of deterioration of the battery.

[0101] In addition, the output means 73 may output first storage capacity information 180 indicating the storage capacity of the first battery, in association with the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and may also output second storage capacity information 180 indicating the storage capacity of the second battery, in association with the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. With this configuration, the user can confirm the correspondence between the first battery identification information 110, the first market value information 120, and the first storage capacity information 180, and can also confirm the correspondence between the second battery identification information 110, the second market value information 120, and the second storage capacity information 180. Therefore, the user can easily grasp information related to the market value of the battery, and can also easily grasp information related to the storage capacity of the battery.

[0102] In addition, the output means 73 may output first owner information 190 indicating the owner of the first battery, in association with the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and may also output second owner information 190 indicating the owner of the second battery, in association with the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. With this configuration, the user can confirm the correspondence between the first battery identification information 110, the first market value information 120, and the first owner information 190, and can also confirm the correspondence between the second battery identification information 110, the second market value information 120, and the second owner information 190. Therefore, the user can easily grasp information about the market value of the battery, and can also easily grasp information about the owner of the battery.

[0103] In addition, the output means 73 may output first purchase availability information 210 indicating the time when the first battery will be available for purchase, in association with the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and may also output second purchase availability information 210 indicating the time when the second battery will be available for purchase, in association with the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. For example, the owner of a battery may change depending on the usage status (deterioration level, change in market value, etc.) For example, if the usage period of the battery by the current owner is fixed, the battery will become available for purchase when the usage period ends. With the above configuration, the user can confirm the correspondence between first battery identification information 110, first market value information 120, and first purchase availability information 210, and can also confirm the correspondence between second battery identification information 110, second market value information 120, and second purchase availability information 210. Therefore, the user can easily grasp information regarding the market value of the battery, and can also easily grasp information regarding the time when the battery will be available for purchase.

[0104] In addition, the output means 73 may output first transferable time information indicating the time when the first battery will be transferable, in association with the first battery identification information 110 and the first market value information 120, and may also output second transferable time information indicating the time when the second battery will be transferable, in association with the second battery identification information 110 and the second market value information 120. If the battery is used for a fixed period of time by the current owner, the battery can be transferred, for example, when the period of use expires. With the above configuration, the user can confirm the correspondence between first battery identification information 110, first market value information 120, and first transferable time information, and can also confirm the correspondence between second battery identification information 110, second market value information 120, and second transferable time information. Therefore, the user can easily grasp information about the market value of the battery, and can also easily grasp information about the time when the battery will be transferable.

[0105] The device may further include a reservation means for reserving the purchase of the first battery and the second battery, and the first purchase availability time information 210 and the second purchase availability time information 210 output by the output means 73 may change in response to a reservation made by the reservation means. With this configuration, a user can reserve a battery for purchase. Furthermore, when a user makes a reservation, information related to the reservation is updated, and the first purchase available time information 210 and the second purchase available time information 210 change, allowing the user to check information related to the purchase time that has changed due to the reservation.

[0106] The output method of the present disclosure may include an output step of outputting first battery identification information 110 that identifies a first battery and first market value information 120 that indicates the market value of the first battery in association with each other, and outputting second battery identification information 110 that identifies a second battery different from the first battery and second market value information 120 that indicates the market value of the second battery in association with each other.

[0107] Although one embodiment of the present disclosure has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and configuration changes, combinations, deletions, etc. are also included within the scope that does not deviate from the gist of the present disclosure.

[0108] For example, the various information output by the output device 1 may not be displayed in the table image 200. For example, some of the various information output by the output device 1 may be displayed in the table image 200, and the rest may not be displayed in the table image 200. For example, when information is output in association with other information, the information may be displayed on the same screen, or may be displayed on a screen that is displayed by scrolling. For example, the various information output by the output device 1 may be transmitted to an external system and displayed. For example, the notification is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 4.

[0109] (Addendum) The output device, the output method, and the program according to the above embodiment can be understood, for example, as follows.

[0110] <1> An output device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an output means for outputting first battery identification information that identifies a first battery and first market value information that indicates the market value of the first battery in association with each other, and for outputting second battery identification information that identifies a second battery different from the first battery and second market value information that indicates the market value of the second battery in association with each other.

[0111] <2> the above <1> In the output device described in the above, the output means may output first operation method information indicating a first operation method of the first battery, in association with the first battery identification information and the first market value information, and may also output second operation method information indicating a second operation method of the second battery, in association with the second battery identification information and the second market value information.

[0112] <3> the above <1> or <2> The output device described in the above may further include a change means for changing the first operation method indicated by the first operation method information and the second operation method indicated by the second operation method information, and the first operation method information and the second operation method information output by the output means may change in response to the first operation method indicated by the first operation method information and the second operation method indicated by the second operation method information being changed by the change means.

[0113] <4> the above <1> from <3> The output device described in any one of the above may further include a notification means for notifying expected profit information indicating expected profits resulting from the first operation method indicated by the first operation method information and the second operation method indicated by the second operation method information being changed by the change means.

[0114] <5> the above <1> from <4> In the output device described in any one of the above, the output means may output a first battery trading price indicating the trading price of the first battery, in association with the first battery identification information and the first market value information, and may also output a second battery trading price indicating the trading price of the second battery, in association with the second battery identification information and the second market value information.

[0115] <6> the above <1> from <5> In the output device described in any one of the above, the output means may output first investment return information indicating the past investment return of the first battery in association with the first battery identification information and the first market value information, and may also output second investment return information indicating the past investment return of the second battery in association with the second battery identification information and the second market value information.

[0116] <7> the above <1> from <6> In the output device described in any one of the above, the output means may output first deterioration information indicating the degree of deterioration of the first battery in association with the first battery identification information and the first market value information, and may output second deterioration information indicating the degree of deterioration of the second battery in association with the second battery identification information and the second market value information.

[0117] <8> the above <1> from <7> In the output device described in any one of the above, the output means may output first storage capacity information indicating a storage capacity of the first battery, the first battery identification information, and the first market value information in association with each other, and may output second storage capacity information indicating a storage capacity of the second battery, the second battery identification information, and the second market value information in association with each other.

[0118] <9> the above <1> from <8> In the output device described in any one of the above, the output means may output first owner information indicating an owner of the first battery, the first battery identification information, and the first market value information in association with each other, and may also output second owner information indicating an owner of the second battery, the second battery identification information, and the second market value information in association with each other.

[0119] <10> the above <1> from <9> In the output device described in any one of the above, the output means may output first purchase time information indicating when the first battery will be available for purchase, in association with the first battery identification information and the first market value information, and may also output second purchase time information indicating when the second battery will be available for purchase, in association with the second battery identification information and the second market value information.

[0120] <11> the above <1> from <10> In the output device described in any one of the above, the output means may output first transfer time information indicating a time when the first battery will be available for transfer, in association with the first battery identification information and the first market value information, and may output second transfer time information indicating a time when the second battery will be available for transfer, in association with the second battery identification information and the second market value information.

[0121] <12> the above <1> from <11> The output device described in any one of the above items may further include a reservation means for reserving the purchase of the first battery and the second battery, and the first purchase time information and the second purchase time information output by the output means may change in response to the reservation made by the reservation means.

[0122] <13> An output method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an output step of outputting first battery identification information that identifies a first battery and first market value information that indicates the market value of the first battery in association with each other, and outputting second battery identification information that identifies a second battery different from the first battery and second market value information that indicates the market value of the second battery in association with each other.

[0123] <14> In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a program for causing a computer to <1> from <12> The output device functions as any one of the output devices described above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0124] 1. Output Device 10. Communications Department 20 Input section 30 Output section 60 Storage section 70 Control Unit 71 Calculation Method 72 Display control means 73 Output Method 74 Change Method 75 Means of Notification 100 Normal screen 110 Battery Identification Information 120 Market Value Information 130 Operation method information 140 Projected Revenue Information 150 Trading Price Information 160 Investment profit information 170 Deterioration Information 180 Storage capacity information 190 Owner information 200 Front Images 210 Purchase availability information 300 Changed screen 310 Pop-up P processor M Memory

Claims

1. an output means for outputting first battery identification information for identifying a first battery, first market value information indicating the market value of the first battery, and first operating method information indicating a first operating method of the first battery in association with each other, and for outputting second battery identification information for identifying a second battery different from the first battery, second market value information indicating the market value of the second battery, and second operating method information indicating a second operating method of the second battery in association with each other; Equipped with the first operation method includes using the first battery for trading in an energy trading market, and the second operation method includes using the second battery for trading in the energy trading market. An output device characterized by:

2. an output means for outputting first battery identification information for identifying a first battery, first market value information indicating the market value of the first battery, and first operating method information indicating a first operating method of the first battery in association with each other, and for outputting second battery identification information for identifying a second battery different from the first battery, second market value information indicating the market value of the second battery, and second operating method information indicating a second operating method of the second battery in association with each other; Equipped with the output means causes an output unit to output the first battery identification information, the first market value information, the first operating method information, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second operating method information. An output device characterized by:

3. Each of the first operation method and the second operation method corresponds to any of trading in a supply and demand adjustment market, trading in a time-ahead market, trading in multiple markets, avoiding imbalances by trading in an electricity trading market, trading in a spot market, earning income through FIP, earning income through environmental value, or using for peak shifting function.

3. The output device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. a change means for changing the first operating method indicated by the first operating method information and the second operating method indicated by the second operating method information; Further provided with a notification means for notifying expected profit information indicating expected profits resulting from the first management method indicated by the first management method information and the second management method indicated by the second management method information being changed by the change means; 3. The output device according to claim 1, further comprising:

5. the output means outputs a first battery transaction price indicating a transaction price of the first battery, the first battery identification information, the first market value information, and the first operating method information in association with each other, and outputs a second battery transaction price indicating a transaction price of the second battery, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second operating method information in association with each other.

3. The output device according to claim 1 or 2.

6. the output means outputs first investment return information indicating a past investment return of the first battery, the first battery identification information, the first market value information, and the first investment method information in association with each other, and outputs second investment return information indicating a past investment return of the second battery, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second investment method information in association with each other.

3. The output device according to claim 1 or 2.

7. the output means outputs first deterioration information indicating a deterioration level of the first battery, the first battery identification information, the first market value information, and the first operating method information in association with each other, and outputs second deterioration information indicating a deterioration level of the second battery, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second operating method information in association with each other.

3. The output device according to claim 1 or 2.

8. the output means outputs first storage capacity information indicating the storage capacity of the first battery, the first battery identification information, the first market value information, and the first operating method information in association with each other, and outputs second storage capacity information indicating the storage capacity of the second battery, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second operating method information in association with each other.

3. The output device according to claim 1 or 2.

9. the output means outputs first owner information indicating an owner of the first battery, the first battery identification information, the first market value information, and the first operating method information in association with each other, and outputs second owner information indicating an owner of the second battery, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second operating method information in association with each other.

3. The output device according to claim 1 or 2.

10. The output device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the output means outputs first purchase time information indicating when the first battery will be available for purchase, the first battery identification information, the first market value information, and the first operating method information in association with each other, and outputs second purchase time information indicating when the second battery will be available for purchase, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second operating method information in association with each other.

11. 3. The output device according to claim 1, wherein the output means outputs first transfer time information indicating when the first battery will be transferable, the first battery identification information, the first market value information, and the first operating method information in association with each other, and outputs second transfer time information indicating when the second battery will be transferable, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second operating method information in association with each other.

12. a reservation unit for reserving the purchase of the first battery and the second battery, the first purchase time information and the second purchase time information output by the output means change in response to a reservation made by the reservation means; 11. The output device according to claim 10.

13. an output step of outputting first battery identification information for identifying a first battery, first market value information indicating a market value of the first battery, and first operating method information indicating a first operating method of the first battery in association with each other, and outputting second battery identification information for identifying a second battery different from the first battery, second market value information indicating the market value of the second battery, and second operating method information indicating a second operating method of the second battery in association with each other, the first operation method includes using the first battery for trading in an energy trading market, and the second operation method includes using the second battery for trading in the energy trading market. An output method comprising:

14. an output step of outputting first battery identification information for identifying a first battery, first market value information indicating a market value of the first battery, and first operating method information indicating a first operating method of the first battery in association with each other, and outputting second battery identification information for identifying a second battery different from the first battery, second market value information indicating the market value of the second battery, and second operating method information indicating a second operating method of the second battery in association with each other, In the output step, the first battery identification information, the first market value information, the first operating method information, the second battery identification information, the second market value information, and the second operating method information are all output to an output unit. An output method comprising:

15. A program causing a computer to function as the output device according to claim 1 or 2.

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