Method and apparatus for managing power system including plurality of solar modules

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for managing a power system including a plurality of solar modules. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for managing a power system including a plurality of solar modules may be provided, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring power generation information for a plurality of solar modules constituting a power system and power transfer information for at least one connection section through which power generated by the plurality of solar modules is transferred; generating information of interest regarding the power system on the basis of at least one of the power generation information and the power transfer information; and generating an interface for displaying the information of interest on a virtual space representing the power system.

Description

Method and device for managing a power system including multiple solar modules

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method and device for managing a power system comprising a plurality of solar modules. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a method and device for managing a power system by creating an interface that displays information of interest in a virtual space representing the power system.

[0002] Solar power generation is a power generation technology that directly captures energy from the sun and converts it into electricity, producing electricity with virtually no pollution. Therefore, solar power is gaining recognition as an eco-friendly power source and is a rapidly growing sustainable energy source.

[0003] Meanwhile, most electrical energy production involves burning fossil fuels, which emit greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, a major cause of climate change and air pollution. Therefore, promoting a culture of efficient electricity use and self-generation, such as solar power generation, can provide numerous benefits to the environment, economy, and society.

[0004] Due to the aforementioned advantages, solar power generation systems are being designed and built in a variety of sizes and configurations, from small-scale residential installations to large-scale commercial power plants. Consequently, users managing solar power generation systems in diverse environments, including single-family homes, multi-family homes, and power generation facilities, are increasingly involved. Research and development on interfaces are ongoing to provide a user experience appropriate for these diverse environments.

[0005] The background technology described above is technical information that the inventor possessed for the purpose of deriving the present invention or acquired in the process of deriving the present invention, and cannot necessarily be considered as publicly known technology disclosed to the general public prior to the application for the present invention.

[0006] The present disclosure provides a method and device for managing a power system comprising multiple solar modules. The problems addressed by the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above. Other problems and advantages of the present disclosure, not mentioned above, can be understood through the following description and will be more clearly understood through examples of the present disclosure. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that the problems and advantages addressed by the present disclosure can be realized by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims.

[0007] As a technical means for achieving the above-described technical task, a first aspect of the present disclosure may provide a method for managing a power system including a plurality of solar modules, including the steps of: obtaining power production information for a plurality of solar modules constituting a power system and power movement information for at least one connection section through which power produced by the plurality of solar modules moves; generating interest information for the power system based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information; and generating an interface for displaying the interest information on a virtual space representing the power system.

[0008] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides a device for managing a power system including a plurality of solar modules, comprising: a communication module for performing communication; a memory having at least one program stored therein; and a processor operating by executing the at least one program, wherein the processor controls the communication module to obtain power production information for a plurality of solar modules constituting the power system and power movement information for at least one connection section through which power produced by the plurality of solar modules moves, generates interest information for the power system based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information, and generates an interface for displaying the interest information on a virtual space representing the power system.

[0009] A third aspect of the present disclosure can provide a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method of the first aspect of the present disclosure on a computer.

[0010] Other aspects, features and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, patent claims and detailed description of the invention.

[0011] According to the problem solving means of the present disclosure described above, the user experience can be improved by providing the user with the status of power production and power movement for each module in a power system including a plurality of solar modules.

[0012] In addition, according to the problem solving means of the present disclosure, the user experience can be improved by providing the user with the power production status, power consumption status, and power movement status of the solar module and / or load connected to the power storage device.

[0013] The effects of the embodiments are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of this specification.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a management system including a power system and a management device according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 is an example of how the management device operates.

[0016] FIGS. 3A to 3C are exemplary drawings illustrating an interface for displaying information of interest regarding a plurality of solar modules or loads.

[0017] FIG. 4 is an exemplary drawing for explaining an interface that displays power movement paths for multiple solar modules.

[0018] Figure 5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating one embodiment of a process for generating interest information.

[0019] FIGS. 6A and 6B are exemplary drawings for explaining an interface that provides notifications based on power system information.

[0020] FIGS. 7A to 7D are exemplary drawings for explaining an interface that displays the difference in power production information for each solar module between the first time point and the second time point.

[0021] Figure 8 is an exemplary drawing for explaining an interface that displays a power movement path by load.

[0022] Figure 9 is an exemplary drawing for explaining an interface that displays a path through which power is supplied from a power storage device.

[0023] Fig. 10 is a block diagram of a management device according to one embodiment.

[0024] The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for managing a power system including a plurality of solar modules. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for managing a power system including a plurality of solar modules can be provided, the method comprising: obtaining power production information for a plurality of solar modules constituting the power system and power movement information for at least one connection section through which power produced by the plurality of solar modules moves; generating interest information for the power system based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information; and generating an interface for displaying the interest information on a virtual space representing the power system.

[0025] The advantages and features of the present disclosure, and methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments presented below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and it should be understood that it includes all transformations, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure. The embodiments presented below are provided to make the present disclosure complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the present disclosure of the scope of the invention. In describing the present disclosure, if a detailed description of a related known technology is determined to obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0026] The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0027] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, it should be understood that terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0028] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first" or "second," used herein may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

[0029] The phrases "in one embodiment," "according to one embodiment," "relating to one embodiment," or "according to an implementation of one embodiment" used in this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the term "embodiment" throughout this specification is an arbitrary distinction used to facilitate the description of the present disclosure, and each embodiment is not necessarily exclusive of the others. For example, the configurations mentioned for the description of one embodiment may be applied and / or implemented in other embodiments, and may be modified and applied and / or implemented without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0030] Some embodiments of the present disclosure may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. Some or all of these functional blocks may be implemented by various hardware and / or software components that perform specific functions. For example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented by one or more microprocessors or by circuit configurations for specific functions.

[0031] Furthermore, for example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented in various programming or scripting languages. The functional blocks may be implemented as algorithms that run on one or more processors. Furthermore, the present disclosure may employ conventional techniques for electronic environment configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms such as "mechanism," "element," "means," and "configuration" may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical components. Furthermore, terms such as "-unit," "-module," etc., refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0032] Additionally, the connecting lines or connecting members between components depicted in the drawings are merely exemplary representations of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections. In an actual device, connections between components may be represented by various functional connections, physical connections, or circuit connections that may be replaced or added.

[0033] Additionally, some components in the drawings may be depicted with somewhat exaggerated sizes or proportions. Additionally, components depicted in one drawing may not be depicted in another drawing.

[0034] The present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings below.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a management system including a power system and a management device according to one embodiment.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 1, a management system (1) according to one embodiment may include a power system (10), a management device (20), and a user terminal (30).

[0037] The power system (10) may include various locations where a plurality of solar modules (110) are installed. In this case, the power system (10) may be understood as a house, a commercial facility, a factory, etc., but is not limited to a physically demarcatable location, and may be understood to include all unit systems subject to management.

[0038] The power system (10) may include a plurality of solar modules (110) and at least one connection section (130). In addition, the power system (10) may further include a plurality of power conversion devices (120), at least one load (140), at least one power storage device (150), at least one distribution panel (160), and / or a power grid (170).

[0039] A solar module (110) is a device that produces electrical energy from sunlight energy and may be composed of a plurality of solar cells. An array can be formed by connecting a plurality of solar modules (110).

[0040] The power conversion device (120) is a device that is provided for each solar module (110) and supplies power generated from the solar module (110) to power consumers of the power system (10), such as a load (140). The power conversion device (120) may include an inverter that is provided for each solar module (110) and converts direct current power generated from the solar module (110) into alternating current power, but is not limited thereto.

[0041] A connection section (130) refers to a section in which power moves within a power system (10). Although only one connection section (130) is illustrated in FIG. 1, various components of the power system (10) may have various types of electrical connection relationships depending on the design. For example, the connection section (130) may include, but is not limited to, a connection section between a solar module (110) and a power conversion device (120), a connection section between a power conversion device (120) and a distribution panel (160), a connection section between a distribution panel (160) and a load (140), etc.

[0042] The load (140) receives and uses power. The load (140) can receive and use electric energy from a solar module (110), a power storage device (150), a power grid (170), etc. If the power system (10) is a typical household, the load (140) may include home appliances such as a washing machine, refrigerator, or TV.

[0043] The power storage device (150) receives and stores power generated from a plurality of solar modules (110). The power storage device (150) may include an ESS (Energy Storage System) to store the generated power and efficiently supply power to the load (140) when the load (140) requires it. The solar module (110) may have a daily production amount that may fluctuate depending on the weather or the amount of sunlight, and may continuously produce power while the sun is out, so the power system (10) may require the power storage device (150).

[0044] A distribution panel (160) is a device that distributes electricity within a power system. It receives power supplied from a power source such as a solar module (110) or a power storage device (150), and can distribute the power to various loads (140) within the power system (10) or the power grid (170) as needed. In addition, the distribution panel (160) can ensure the stability of the power system by providing a safety function to protect the power system (10) from overload or short circuit.

[0045] A power grid (170) is an infrastructure system for generating, transmitting, and distributing electric energy, and may include power plants, substations, and power lines. The power grid (170) may transmit electric energy generated at a power plant to a power system (10), or transmit surplus power generated in the power system (10) to outside the power system (10).

[0046] Meanwhile, the power system (10) may further include at least one monitoring device (not shown) that monitors various information, such as the status and present condition of the above-described components. In this case, the monitoring device may be provided for each component of the power system (10), but is not limited thereto. The monitoring device may include at least one sensor that measures and / or collects physical quantities related to each component of the power system (10). For example, the monitoring device may include various measuring instruments, such as a power meter, an ammeter, a voltmeter, and a data logger.

[0047] In one embodiment, components of the power system (10), such as the load (140), can form an Internet of Things (IoT)-based network by having the above-described monitoring device, and the power system (10) can provide monitoring information to the management device (20) using the Internet of Things-based network.

[0048] The management device (20) may include any type of device that manages a web and / or app that can provide a service of calculating and / or providing interest information related to a power system (10). In one embodiment, the management device (20) may be provided adjacent to each power system (10). In another embodiment, the management device (20) may be implemented as a server that calculates interest information of each power system (10) and provides interest information related to each power system (10) to a user terminal (30) associated with the corresponding power system (10). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The management device (20) may be implemented as at least one computing device that provides commands, codes, files, contents, services, etc.

[0049] In the present disclosure, information of interest is various physical quantities related to the power system (10), and may include all information useful for a user to manage the power system (10).

[0050] For example, information of interest may include, but is not limited to, hourly power production per solar module (10), a movement path of power produced per module (10), a difference in power production of solar modules (10) between a specific point in time and another point in time, an hourly charge amount per solar module (10) for a power storage device (150), a charge rate of the power storage device (150), hourly power consumption per load (140), a movement path of power consumed per load (140), a movement path of power supplied without passing through the power storage device (150) among the power consumed per load (140), and / or a movement path of power supplied via the power storage device (150) among the power consumed per load (140).

[0051] The user terminal (30) may include a terminal of a user who manages, monitors, or utilizes the power system (10). Users utilizing the user terminal (30) may include owners or managers of at least some facilities, at least some areas, or at least some devices constituting the power system, and may include entities involved in power production / consumption or entities related thereto. In addition, users utilizing the user terminal (30) may include, but are not limited to, entities operating the power system (10) or providing services related to the power system (10).

[0052] The user terminal (30) may include a smartphone, tablet PC, PC, smart TV, mobile phone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), laptop, media player, micro server, GPS (Global Positioning System) device, digital broadcasting terminal, navigation, kiosk, digital camera, home appliance, camera-equipped device, and other mobile or non-mobile computing devices. In addition, the user terminal (30) may include a wearable device such as glasses or hair band having communication and data processing functions. The user terminal (30) may include any type of device capable of communicating with other devices via a network.

[0053] At least a portion of the power system (10), the management device (20), and the user terminal (30) can communicate with each other and / or other external devices via a network. The network is a comprehensive data communication network that enables different entities to communicate smoothly with each other, and may include wired Internet, wireless Internet, and mobile wireless communication networks.

[0054] For example, the network may include a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), a Value Added Network (VAN), a mobile radio communication network, a satellite communication network, and combinations thereof. In addition, wireless communications may include, but are not limited to, wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, ZigBee, Wi-Fi Direct (WFD), ultra-wideband (UWB), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association), NFC (Near Field Communication), and the like.

[0055] In one embodiment, the management device (20) can obtain at least one of power production information for a plurality of solar modules (110), power movement information for a connection section (130), power consumption information for a load (140), and power storage information for a power storage device (150) from the power system (10) by performing communication through a network.

[0056] Additionally, in one embodiment, the management device (20) may transmit information of interest, an interface displaying the information of interest, and / or various information generated in the process of producing the information of interest to the user terminal (30) and / or other external devices by performing communication over a network.

[0057] Additionally, in one embodiment, the management device (20) can generate an interface displaying information of interest and transmit the generated interface to the user terminal (30) by performing communication over a network. The user terminal (30) according to one embodiment can provide the received interface to the user through an output unit mounted on the user terminal (30).

[0058] Additionally, in one embodiment, the management device (20) may control at least some components of the power system (10) by performing communication over a network. For example, in response to receiving a user input for cutting off power supplied to a specific load or a user input for setting a charge rate limit range of the power storage device (150), the management device (20) may control at least some components of the power system (10) to cut off power supplied to a specific load or maintain the charge rate limit range of the power storage device (150).

[0059] Figure 2 is an example of how the management device operates.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 2, in step 210, the management device (20) can obtain power production information for a plurality of solar modules (110) constituting the power system (10) and power movement information for at least one connection section (130) through which power produced by the plurality of solar modules (110) moves.

[0061] In step 220, the management device (20) can generate interest information for the power system (10) based on at least one of power production information and power movement information.

[0062] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may generate time series information on hourly power production for each of a plurality of solar modules (110) based on power production information. In addition, the management device (20) may determine a first hourly power production for each of a plurality of solar modules (110) for a first point in time based on the time series information, and may determine a second hourly power production for each of a plurality of solar modules (110) for a second point in time corresponding to the first point in time. In addition, the management device (20) may generate the difference as information of interest when the absolute value of the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold.

[0063] At this time, at least one of the attributes mapped to the second time point may be identical to at least one of the attributes mapped to the first time point, and the second time point may include a time point different from the first time point.

[0064] In one embodiment, the management device (20) can generate, as information of interest, at least one of the hourly power production amount for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) and the movement path of the power produced for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information.

[0065] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may further obtain power storage information for a power storage device (150) that receives and stores power generated from a plurality of solar modules (110). At this time, the management device (20) may generate at least one of the hourly charging amount for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) and the charging rate of the power storage device (150) as information of interest based on at least one of the power production information, the power movement information, and the power storage information.

[0066] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may further obtain power consumption information for at least one load (140) constituting the power system (10). At this time, the management device (20) may generate, as information of interest, at least one of the hourly power consumption per load (140) and the movement path of power consumed per load (140) based on at least one of the power consumption information and the power movement information.

[0067] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may further generate, as information of interest, a first path, which is a path of power supplied without passing through a power storage device (150), among the power consumed by each load (140), based on at least one of power production information, power consumption information, power storage information, and power movement information, and a second path, which is a path of power supplied via a power storage device (150).

[0068] In step 230, the management device (20) can create an interface that displays information of interest on a virtual space representing the power system (10).

[0069] In one embodiment, the virtual space may include a power storage device object corresponding to the power storage device (150). At this time, the management device (20) may select the power storage device object and obtain user input for setting a limit range of the charging rate of the power storage device (150). In addition, the management device (20) may control the power storage device (150) to maintain the limit range of the charging rate based on the user input.

[0070] In one embodiment, the virtual space may include at least one connection object corresponding to each of at least one connection section (130) and at least one load object corresponding to each of at least one load (140). At this time, the management device (20) may obtain a user input for selecting a connection object or a load object. In addition, the management device (20) may cut off power to the connection section (130) corresponding to the selected connection object or power supplied to the load (140) corresponding to the selected load object based on the user input.

[0071] FIGS. 3A to 3C are exemplary drawings illustrating an interface for displaying information of interest regarding a plurality of solar modules or loads.

[0072] Referring to FIGS. 3A to 3C, the management device (20) can generate an interface (300) that displays information of interest. For example, the management device (20) can generate interface information to implement the interface (300) that displays information of interest, and transmit the interface information to the user terminal (30), thereby providing the interface (300) to the user through the output unit of the user terminal (30). In this case, the interface (300) can be understood as a graphical user interface (GUI) for the convenience of the user.

[0073] The management device (20) can obtain power production information for a plurality of solar modules (110) constituting the power system (10) and power movement information for at least one connection section (130) through which power produced by the plurality of solar modules (110) moves.

[0074] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may obtain power production information for each solar module (110) collected by the power conversion device (120) equipped for each solar module (110). At this time, the power production information may include, but is not limited to, power production for a specific time period such as daily total power production, hourly power production, and minutely power production, instantaneous power production, maximum power production indicating peak power and its time zone, failure detection information, and / or performance abnormality detection information.

[0075] Additionally, in one embodiment, the management device (20) may obtain power movement information for each connection section (130) collected from a measuring device provided for each connection section (130). At this time, the power movement information may include, but is not limited to, information on the direction of power flow, power movement amount by time zone, maximum power movement amount, and / or abnormality detection information such as overload or short circuit.

[0076] The management device (20) can generate information of interest for the power system (10) based on at least one of power production information and power movement information. The management device (20) can generate an interface (300) that displays the information of interest on a virtual space representing the power system (10).

[0077] In one embodiment, the virtual space may be implemented in a form that reflects the actual power system (10) to provide convenience to users managing the power system (10). For example, in the virtual space, virtual objects corresponding to actual objects, such as solar modules (110) constituting the power system (10), may be placed at locations corresponding to the locations of the actual objects.

[0078] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may generate hourly power production for each of a plurality of solar modules (110) as information of interest based on at least one of power production information and power movement information. For example, the management device (20) may obtain hourly power production amounts collected from the power conversion device (120) and add them up to calculate the hourly power production amount for each solar module (110). As another example, the management device (20) may correct the hourly power production amount of the solar module (110) by using the power movement amount of the connection section (130) through which power is supplied from each solar module (110), thereby calculating the hourly power production amount with high accuracy.

[0079] Figure 3a is an example of an interface (300) that displays the hourly power production amount per module of a plurality of solar modules (110) as information of interest.

[0080] In one embodiment, the interface (300) may display a plurality of solar module objects corresponding to each of a plurality of solar modules (110), and the plurality of solar module objects may be placed at positions that reflect the actual positions of each solar module.

[0081] At this time, the hourly power production amount of each of the plurality of solar modules (110) can be displayed on the corresponding solar module objects. For example, if the current hourly power production amount of the first module is A Wh and the current hourly power production amount of the second module is B Wh, 'A Wh' can be displayed on the first module object corresponding to the first module, and 'B Wh' can be displayed on the second module object corresponding to the second module.

[0082] In addition, in one embodiment, the management device (20) can obtain power storage information for a power storage device (150) that receives and stores power generated from a plurality of solar modules (110). In one embodiment, the management device (20) can obtain power storage information from the power storage device (150). At this time, the power storage information may include, but is not limited to, the current storage amount, maximum storage capacity, charging speed, discharge speed, daily charging amount, daily discharge amount, lifespan, and / or performance status of the power storage device (150).

[0083] The management device (20) can generate at least one of the hourly charging amount of each of a plurality of solar modules (110) for the power storage device (150) and the charging rate of the power storage device (150) as information of interest based on at least one of power production information, power movement information, and power storage information.

[0084] For example, the management device (20) can calculate the hourly charging amount for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) by combining the amount of power produced per time zone for each of the plurality of solar modules (110), the direction of power flow and the amount of power movement for each connection section (130) connecting the power storage device (150) and each solar module (110). As another example, the management device (20) can calculate the charging rate of the power storage device (150) by combining the current storage amount and the maximum storage capacity of the power storage device (150).

[0085] FIG. 3b is an example of an interface (300) that displays the hourly charge amount of a plurality of solar modules (110) for a power storage device (150) and the charge rate of the power storage device (150) as information of interest.

[0086] In one embodiment, the hourly power production amount of each of a plurality of solar modules (110) for the power storage device (150) may be displayed on the corresponding solar module object. For example, if the amount of power stored in the power storage device (150) among the total power produced by the first module is A Wh, and the amount of power stored in the power storage device (150) among the total power produced by the second module is B Wh, 'A Wh' may be displayed on the first module object corresponding to the first module, and 'B Wh' may be displayed on the second module object corresponding to the second module. In addition, the ratio of the current storage amount to the maximum storage capacity of the power storage device (150) may be displayed as 'C%' on the interface (300).

[0087] In addition, in one embodiment, the management device (20) can obtain power consumption information for at least one load (140) constituting the power system (10). In one embodiment, the management device (20) can obtain power consumption information collected from a meter equipped for each load (140). At this time, the power consumption information may include, but is not limited to, power consumption by time zone, daily power consumption, maximum power consumption indicating peak power consumption, time zone, power consumption pattern, and / or energy efficiency.

[0088] The management device (20) can generate hourly power consumption for each load (140) as information of interest based on at least one of power consumption information and power movement information. For example, the management device (20) can calculate hourly power consumption for each load (140) using at least one of the power movement amount of the connection section supplied to each load (140) and the power consumption by time zone collected for each load (140).

[0089] Figure 3c is an example of an interface (300) that displays hourly power consumption by load (140) as information of interest.

[0090] In one embodiment, the hourly power consumption for each load (140) may be displayed adjacent to the corresponding load object. For example, if the hourly power consumption of a first load is A Wh, the hourly power consumption of a second load is B Wh, and the hourly power consumption of a third load is C Wh, 'A Wh' may be displayed adjacent to the first load object corresponding to the first load, 'B Wh' may be displayed adjacent to the second load object, and 'C Wh' may be displayed adjacent to the third load object.

[0091] In one embodiment, the interface (300) may display power consumption corresponding to a plurality of loads (140) in a list format. In another embodiment, the interface (300) may display a plurality of load objects in a virtual space by reflecting the actual locations of the plurality of loads (140), and the power consumption for each load (140) may be displayed adjacent to each load object.

[0092] FIG. 4 is an exemplary drawing for explaining an interface that displays power movement paths for multiple solar modules.

[0093] Referring to FIG. 4, the management device (20) can generate a movement path (400) of power produced by each of a plurality of solar modules (110) as information of interest based on at least one of power production information and power movement information. The management device (20) can generate an interface (300) that displays a movement path (400) of power produced by each of a plurality of solar modules (110) as information of interest.

[0094] In one embodiment, the interface (300) may display a virtual space including a solar module object (110') corresponding to a solar module (110), a first load object (141') corresponding to a first load, a second load object (142') corresponding to a second load, a third load object (143') corresponding to a third load, and a power storage device object (150') corresponding to a power storage device (150).

[0095] At this time, the interface (300) may display a movement path (400) of power produced for each solar module (110). For example, if some of the power produced from a given solar module (110) moves to a first load and the remaining part moves to a power storage device (150), the movement path (400) may include a power movement path from a solar module object (110') to a power storage device object (150') and a power movement path from the solar module object (110') to a first load object (141').

[0096] In one embodiment, the management device (20) can display the power movement amount by section as a pipeline thickness by using the power movement amount by section (130). For example, the thickness of the section corresponding to the branch point of the solar module object (110') to the power storage device object (150') and the first load object (141') can be displayed as the thickness of the section corresponding to the branch point to the power storage device object (150') and the thickness of the section corresponding to the branch point to the first load object (141') added together.

[0097] Meanwhile, only a movement path (400) corresponding to a single solar module (110) is illustrated in FIG. 4. In one embodiment, when a plurality of solar module objects (110') are displayed on the interface (300), a plurality of movement paths (400) corresponding to each solar module (110) may be displayed together. At this time, the plurality of movement paths (400) may be distinguished by a color corresponding to each of the plurality of solar modules (110).

[0098] Figure 5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating one embodiment of a process for generating interest information.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 5, in step 510, the management device (20) can generate time series information on the hourly power production amount for each of a plurality of solar modules (110) based on power production information.

[0100] In one embodiment, the time series information may include power generation physical quantities calculated at each point in a preset cycle. The power generation physical quantities may include current, voltage, and power. In this case, the management device (20) may generate time series information by mapping the power generation physical quantities calculated at each point in a preset cycle to attributes.

[0101] In one embodiment, attributes may include time-related attributes, such as year, month, day, and time zone. Furthermore, in one embodiment, attributes may include environmental attributes, such as weather, temperature, and humidity. For example, time-series information may include time-related attributes, such as year, month, day, and time zone, and point-in-time power generation physical quantities mapped to environmental attributes, such as weather, temperature, and humidity.

[0102] In step 520, the management device (20) can determine the physical quantity of power generation for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) for a first point in time based on time series information, and can determine the physical quantity of power generation for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) for a second point in time corresponding to the first point in time. For example, the management device (20) can determine the first hourly power generation for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) for a first point in time based on time series information, and can determine the second hourly power generation for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) for a second point in time corresponding to the first point in time.

[0103] Meanwhile, in one embodiment, the hourly power production may represent the amount of power produced by the solar module (110) over one hour, but may be replaced with daily power production, minute-by-minute power production, or instantaneous power production. Furthermore, in one embodiment, the hourly power production for a specific point in time may represent the total amount of power produced from a specific point in time to the previous hour.

[0104] In another embodiment, the hourly power production may be calculated as the total amount of power produced over a predetermined period of time, starting from a specific point in time, divided by the predetermined period of time. For example, the hourly power production of a specific solar module (110) may include a daily average, monthly average, or annual average of the amount of power produced by the solar module (110) over one hour. In another example, the hourly power production of a specific solar module (110) may include an hourly power production calculated using the amount of power produced by the solar module (110) over a specific time period.

[0105] At this time, at least one of the attributes mapped to the second time point may be identical to at least one of the attributes mapped to the first time point, and the second time point may include a time point different from the first time point. For example, the attributes mapped identically to the first time point and the second time point may include a time zone. At this time, since the date mapped to the first time point and the date mapped to the second time point may be different, the first hourly power production per solar module (110) for the first time point and the second hourly power production per solar module (110) for the second time point may represent the hourly power production at the same time zone on different dates.

[0106] For another example, attributes that are identically mapped to the first time point and the second time point may include a day and a month. For example, the first time point may be December 31, 2023, and the second time point may be December 31, 2022. In this case, the first hourly power production for each solar module (110) for the first time point may include the monthly average hourly power production for each solar module (110) in December 2023. In addition, the second hourly power production for each solar module (110) for the second time point may include the monthly average hourly power production for December 2022.

[0107] For another example, attributes mapped identically to time points 1 and 2 may include weather. In this case, since the dates mapped to time points 1 and 2 may be different, the first hourly power production per solar module (110) for time points 1 and the second hourly power production per solar module (110) for time points 2 may represent hourly power production on different dates with the same weather.

[0108] For another example, attributes mapped identically at time 1 and time 2 may include humidity. In this case, since the date mapped at time 1 and the date mapped at time 2 may be different, the first hourly power production per solar module (110) for time 1 and the second hourly power production per solar module (110) for time 2 may represent hourly power production on different dates with the same humidity.

[0109] In step 530, the management device (20) can generate the difference as information of interest when the absolute value of the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than a predetermined threshold value.

[0110] In one embodiment, the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production may include a simple sum or a sum of absolute values ​​of the difference between the hourly power production for the first time point and the hourly power production for the second time point for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) constituting the power system (10).

[0111] For example, when a plurality of solar modules (110) are composed of a first module and a second module, the hourly power production amount of the first module for the first time point may be A Wh, the hourly power production amount of the first module for the second time point may be A' Wh, the hourly power production amount of the second module for the first time point may be B Wh, and the hourly power production amount of the second module for the second time point may be B' Wh.

[0112] At this time, the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production may include the sum of the first difference between A and A' and the second difference between B and B' or the sum of the absolute value of the first difference and the absolute value of the second difference.

[0113] In another embodiment, the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production may include a difference having a maximum absolute value among the differences between the hourly power production for the first time point and the hourly power production for the second time point for each of the plurality of solar modules (110) constituting the power system (10).

[0114] For example, the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production may represent the difference between the first difference between A and A' and the second difference between B and B', whichever has a larger absolute value.

[0115] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may compare the absolute value of the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production with a predetermined threshold. In one embodiment, the predetermined threshold may be set by user input. For example, the predetermined threshold may be set as a certain percentage of the ideal hourly power production per module. As an example, if the ideal hourly power production per module is 300 Wh, the predetermined threshold may be set to 60 Wh, which is 20% of 300 Wh per module.

[0116] In another embodiment, the predetermined threshold may be set as a certain percentage of the monthly or annual average hourly power production per module. In this case, the predetermined threshold may be automatically changed over time. For example, if the monthly average hourly power production per module is 200 Wh in December 2023, the predetermined threshold may be set to 40 Wh, which is 20% of 200 Wh per module, as of December 31, 2023. If the monthly average hourly power production per module is 180 Wh in January 2024, the predetermined threshold may be set to 36 Wh, which is 20% of 180 Wh per module, as of January 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the ratio for determining the predetermined threshold is not limited thereto.

[0117] The management device (20) can generate the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production as information of interest if the difference exceeds a predetermined threshold. This allows the management device (20) to monitor significant changes in the power production of each module and, by providing the user with information about these changes, enable the user to recognize unforeseen properties or unexpected module abnormalities that were not previously considered.

[0118] The hourly power generation can be directly related to the power generation efficiency of the solar module (110). That is, the management device (20) monitors the differences in daily efficiency, monthly efficiency, and annual efficiency for each solar module (110), and if the difference in efficiency between a specific point in time and another point in time is greater than a threshold, the management device can provide the user with information about those points in time and the difference therebetween.

[0119] In addition, the management device (20) can monitor the difference in efficiency at points in time that indicate the same weather, the same temperature, or the same degree of incident light, and, if the difference in efficiency at a specific point in time is greater than a threshold, can provide the point in time and the difference to the user.

[0120] Through the provided interest information, users can discover environmental factors that are difficult to predict among the factors affecting the power generation efficiency of the module, and identify module-specific operational abnormalities whose causes are difficult to identify.

[0121] FIGS. 6A and 6B are exemplary drawings for explaining an interface that provides notifications based on power system information.

[0122] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, the management device (20) can generate the difference as information of interest and provide a notification indicating that the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold.

[0123] Fig. 6a is an exemplary drawing illustrating an interface (300) displayed on a user terminal (30). The interface (300) may display a virtual space reflecting a power system (10), and may display various types of information related to the power system (10).

[0124] If the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, the management device (20) can generate notification information indicating that the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold. The management device (20) can transmit the notification information to the user terminal (30) using communication over a network, thereby causing a notification text to be displayed on the user terminal (30). Fig. 6b is an example of a user terminal (30) on which a notification text is displayed.

[0125] In one embodiment, the first point in time may include the current point in time, and the first hourly power production may represent the hourly power production corresponding to the current point in time. In this case, the management device (20) may provide a notification indicating that the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than a predetermined threshold, thereby allowing the user to easily recognize the occurrence of a change when a significant change occurs in the current power production per solar module (110) when compared to other dates of the same attribute.

[0126] Figures 7a to 7d are exemplary drawings for explaining an interface that displays the difference in power production information for each solar module between the first time point and the second time point.

[0127] FIGS. 7A and 7B are examples of an interface (300) that displays the difference in the monthly average hourly power production amount for each solar module (110) generated as information of interest. At this time, FIG. 7A is an example of an interface (300) that displays the difference in hourly power production amount for each solar module (110) in a list format, and FIG. 7B is an example of an interface (300) that displays the hourly power production amount for each solar module (110) in a virtual space that reflects the locations of actual solar modules (110).

[0128] In one embodiment, the first time point may include the present time point, and the second time point may include a time point one month prior to the present time point. In this case, the first hourly power production may represent the monthly average hourly power production calculated based on power production information from the time point one month prior to the present time point, and the second hourly power production may represent the monthly average hourly power production calculated based on power production information from the time point two months prior to the present time point.

[0129] That is, the first hourly power production can represent the monthly average hourly power production for one month calculated backward from the present, and the second hourly power production can represent the monthly average hourly power production for one month calculated backward from one month ago.

[0130] FIGS. 7c and 7d are examples of an interface (300) that displays the difference in hourly power production at the same humidity for each solar module (110) generated as information of interest. FIG. 7c is an example of an interface (300) that displays the difference in hourly power production for each solar module (110) in a list format, and FIG. 7d is an example of an interface (300) that displays the hourly power production for each solar module (110) in a virtual space that reflects the locations of actual solar modules (110).

[0131] In one embodiment, the first point in time may include a current point in time indicating a humidity of x%, and the second point in time may include a past point in time indicating a humidity of x%. In this case, the first hourly power production may indicate the amount of power produced in the last hour, and the second hourly power production may indicate the amount of power produced in one hour at the second point in time.

[0132] That is, the first hourly power production can represent the power production produced in the most recent hour, and the second hourly power production can represent the power production produced in one hour at a past point in time with the same humidity as the present point in time.

[0133] Meanwhile, the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production for the first module may be +a Wh, and the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production for the second module may be -b Wh.

[0134] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may generate an interface (300) that displays solar module objects in which the difference, i.e., the change, represents a positive number in a first color and displays solar module objects in which the change represents a negative number in a second color.

[0135] For example, if the hourly power production of the first module increases, the management device (20) may display the color of the first module object in red and display the amount of change within the first module object. In addition, if the hourly power production of the second module decreases, the management device (20) may display the color of the second module object in blue and display the amount of change within the second module object.

[0136] Additionally, the management device (20) can generate an interface (300) that displays the brightness of the first color and the second color differently depending on the magnitude of the difference, i.e., the absolute value of the change. For example, in the case of the third module and the fourth module where the differences are both positive, if the difference of the third module has a larger value, the management device (20) can generate an interface (300) that displays the brightness of the third module object as higher than the brightness of the fourth module object.

[0137] Figure 8 is an exemplary drawing for explaining an interface that displays a power movement path by load.

[0138] Referring to FIG. 8, the management device (20) can generate a movement path of power consumed by each load (140) as information of interest based on at least one of power consumption information and power movement information. The management device (20) can generate an interface (300) that displays a movement path of power consumed by each load (140) as information of interest.

[0139] In one embodiment, the interface (300) may display a virtual space including a solar module object (110') corresponding to a solar module (110), a first load object (141') corresponding to a first load, a second load object (142') corresponding to a second load, a third load object (143') corresponding to a third load, and a power storage device object (150') corresponding to a power storage device (150).

[0140] At this time, the interface (300) may display a movement path of power consumed for each load (140). For example, if a portion of the power consumed in the first load is supplied from a predetermined solar module (110) and the remaining portion is supplied from a power storage device (150), the movement path may include a power movement path (811) from the solar module object (110') to the first load object (141') and a power movement path (812) from the power storage device object (150') to the first load object (141').

[0141] In one embodiment, the management device (20) can display the power movement amount by section as a pipeline thickness by using the power movement amount by section (130). For example, the thickness of the section corresponding to the branch point of the solar module object (110') and the power storage device object (150') to the first load object (141') can be displayed as the sum of the thickness from the solar module object (110') to the branch point and the thickness of the section corresponding to the power storage device object (150') to the branch point.

[0142] Meanwhile, only a movement path corresponding to a single load (140) is shown in FIG. 8. In one embodiment, multiple movement paths corresponding to each load (140), such as the first to third loads, may be displayed together. In this case, the multiple movement paths may be distinguished by colors corresponding to each of the multiple loads (140).

[0143] In one embodiment, the management device (20) can obtain power storage information for a power storage device (150) that receives and stores power generated from a plurality of solar modules (110), and power consumption information for at least one load (140) that constitutes the power system (10).

[0144] At this time, the management device (20) can further generate, as information of interest, a first path (811) which is a path of power supplied without passing through a power storage device (150) among the power consumed by each load (140) based on at least one of power production information, power consumption information, power storage information, and power movement information, and a second path (812) which is a path of power supplied through a power storage device (150).

[0145] In one embodiment, when there are multiple power supply paths for a single load (140), the management device (20) can generate an interface (300) that distinguishes and displays a first path (811), which is a path of power supplied to a specific load (140) without passing through the power storage device (150), and a second path (812), which is a path of power supplied through the power storage device (150). For example, the management device (20) can generate an interface (300) in which the first path (811) and the second path (812) are displayed in different colors, patterns, and / or textures.

[0146] In one embodiment, the virtual space may include a plurality of connection objects corresponding to a plurality of connection sections (130) and a plurality of load objects corresponding to a plurality of loads (140). At this time, the management device (20) may obtain a user input for selecting a specific connection object or a specific load object. In addition, the management device (20) may cut off power to the connection section (130) corresponding to the selected connection object or power supplied to the load (140) corresponding to the selected load object based on the user input.

[0147] For example, the management device (20) may obtain a user input (822) for selecting a first load object (141') or a user input (821) for selecting a connection section adjacent to the first load object (141'). In response to the user input, the management device (20) may cut off power supplied to a first load corresponding to the first load object (141'). As an example, the management device (20) may cut off power supplied to the first load by performing communication with at least some components of the power system (10), such as each load (140), through a network.

[0148] Through this, intuitive control over the power system (10) can be provided to the user. In addition, power control is possible without directly accessing individual loads, thereby enhancing user convenience.

[0149] Figure 9 is an exemplary drawing for explaining an interface that displays a path through which power is supplied from a power storage device.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 9, the management device (20) can generate a movement path (910) of power supplied from a power storage device as information of interest based on at least one of power storage information and power movement information. The management device (20) can generate an interface (300) that displays the movement path (910) of power supplied from a power storage device as information of interest.

[0151] In one embodiment, the interface (300) may display a virtual space including a solar module object (110') corresponding to a solar module (110), a first load object (141') corresponding to a first load, a second load object (142') corresponding to a second load, a third load object (143') corresponding to a third load, and a power storage device object (150') corresponding to a power storage device (150).

[0152] At this time, the interface (300) may display a power movement path (910) supplied from the power storage device. For example, when power is supplied from the power storage device to the first load, the second load, and the third load, the movement path (900) may include a power movement path from the power storage device object (150') to the first load object (141'), a power movement path from the power storage device object (150') to the second load object (142'), and a power movement path from the power storage device object (150') to the third load object (143').

[0153] In one embodiment, the management device (20) can display the power movement amount by section as a pipeline thickness by using the power movement amount by section (130). For example, the thickness of the section from the bus connected to the first load object (141') to the third load object (143') to the power storage device object (150') can be displayed as a thickness that adds up the thickness of the section from the bus to the first load object (141'), the thickness of the section from the bus to the second load object (142'), and the thickness of the section from the bus to the third load object (143').

[0154] In one embodiment, the management device (20) may obtain user input for setting a limit range of a charge rate of the power storage device (150) by selecting a power storage device object (150'). In addition, the management device (20) may control the power storage device (150) to maintain the limit range of the charge rate based on the user input. At this time, the limit range of the charge rate may include at least one of a minimum value and a maximum value at which the charge level of the power storage device (150) must be maintained. Through this, the power storage device (150) may be protected from overcharge and overdischarge.

[0155] For example, the management device (20) can obtain a user input (920) for selecting a power storage device object (150'). In response to the user input, the management device (20) can display a setting area for setting a limit range of the charging rate of the power storage device (150) on the interface (300). Thereafter, the management device (20) can obtain a user input for setting a limit range of the charging rate of the power storage device (150) as a user input input using the setting area.

[0156] The management device (20) can control the power storage device (150) to maintain the limit range of the charging rate in response to obtaining a user input setting the limit range of the charging rate of the power storage device (150). As an example, the management device (20) can perform communication with at least some components of the power system (10), such as the power storage device (150), through a network to cause the power storage device (150) to maintain the limit range of the charging rate.

[0157] Through this, the user can reasonably perform power management within the power system (10) as needed, such as setting the minimum charging rate of the power storage device (150) high in consideration of the expected power consumption peak time.

[0158] Fig. 10 is a block diagram of a management device according to one embodiment. The management device (1000) illustrated in Fig. 10 may correspond to the management device (20) illustrated in Fig. 1.

[0159] Referring to FIG. 10, the management device (1000) may include a processor (1010), a memory (1020), and a communication module (1030). Only components related to the embodiment are illustrated in the management device (1000) of FIG. 10. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that other general components may be included in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 10.

[0160] The processor (1010) controls the overall operation of the management device (1000). For example, the processor (1010) may control the overall operation of the memory (1020), the communication module (1030), the input unit (not shown), and / or the output unit (not shown) by executing programs stored in the memory (1020). The processor (1010) may control the operation of the management device (1000) by executing programs stored in the memory (1020).

[0161] The processor (1010) may control at least a part of the operation of the management device (1000) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. For example, the processor (1010) may control the communication module (1030) to obtain power production information for a plurality of solar modules constituting a power system and power movement information for at least one connection section through which power produced by the plurality of solar modules moves, generate interest information for the power system based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information, and generate an interface for displaying the interest information on a virtual space representing the power system.

[0162] Meanwhile, a specific example of how the processor (1010) operates is the same as described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. Therefore, a specific description of the operation of the processor (1010) is omitted below.

[0163] The processor (1010) may be implemented using at least one of ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), DSPs (Digital Signal Processors), DSPDs (Digital Signal Processing Devices), PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices), FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions.

[0164] The memory (1020) is hardware that stores various data processed within the management device (1000), and can store programs for various operations, processing, and control of the processor (1010).

[0165] The memory (1020) may include random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), CD-ROM, Blu-ray or other optical disk storage, hard disk drive (HDD), solid state drive (SSD), or flash memory.

[0166] The communication module (1030) may include at least one component that enables the management device (1000) to perform wired / wireless communication with at least a portion of the power system (10), the user terminal (30), and / or other external devices. For example, the communication module (1030) may include a short-range communication unit and / or a mobile communication unit.

[0167] Meanwhile, embodiments according to the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of a computer program that can be executed through various components on a computer, and such a computer program may be recorded on a computer-readable medium. At this time, the medium may include, but is not limited to, magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROMs, RAMs, and flash memories.

[0168] Meanwhile, the computer program may be specifically designed and configured for the present disclosure, or may be known and available to those skilled in the computer software field. Examples of computer programs may include not only machine language code, such as that generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

[0169] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0170] Unless the steps constituting the method according to the present disclosure are explicitly described in a specific order or are otherwise described in a different order, the steps may be performed in any appropriate order. The present disclosure is not necessarily limited by the order in which the steps are described. The use of any examples or exemplary terms (e.g., “etc.”) in this disclosure is merely intended to illustrate the present disclosure in more detail, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited by the examples or exemplary terms unless otherwise defined by the claims. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, combinations, and variations can be configured according to design conditions and factors within the scope of the appended claims or their equivalents.

[0171] Therefore, the spirit of the present disclosure should not be limited to the embodiments described above, and all scopes equivalent to or equivalently modified from the following claims as well as the following claims are considered to fall within the scope of the spirit of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A step of obtaining power production information for a plurality of solar modules constituting a power system and power movement information for at least one connection section through which power produced by the plurality of solar modules moves; A step of generating interest information for the power system based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information; and A step of creating an interface for displaying the information of interest on a virtual space representing the power system; A method for managing a power system comprising a plurality of solar modules.

2. In paragraph 1, The steps for generating the above interest information are: A step of generating time series information of hourly power production for each of the plurality of solar modules based on the above power production information; A step of determining a first hourly power production amount for each of the plurality of solar modules for a first time point based on the time series information, and determining a second hourly power production amount for each of the plurality of solar modules for a second time point corresponding to the first time point; and A step of generating the difference as information of interest when the absolute value of the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value; Including, but not limited to, At least one of the properties mapped at the second point in time is identical to at least one of the properties mapped at the first point in time, A method wherein the second time point includes a time point different from the first time point.

3. In paragraph 1, The steps for generating the above interest information are: A method for generating, as the information of interest, at least one of the hourly power production amount for each of the plurality of solar modules and the movement path of the power produced for each of the plurality of solar modules based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information.

4. In paragraph 1, The above acquisition steps are: Further obtain power storage information for a power storage device that receives and stores power generated from the above plurality of solar modules, The steps for generating the above interest information are: A method for generating, as the information of interest, at least one of the hourly charging amount of each of the plurality of solar modules for the power storage device and the charging rate of the power storage device based on at least one of the power production information, the power movement information, and the power storage information.

5. In paragraph 4, The above virtual space includes a power storage device object corresponding to the power storage device, The steps to create the above interface are: A step of obtaining user input for selecting the power storage device object and setting a limit range of the charging rate of the power storage device; and A step of controlling the power storage device to maintain a limit range of the charging rate based on the user input; A method further comprising:

6. In paragraph 4, The above acquisition steps are: Further obtaining power consumption information for at least one load constituting the above power system, The steps for generating the above interest information are: A method for generating at least one of the hourly power consumption per load and the movement path of the power consumed per load as the information of interest based on at least one of the power consumption information and the power movement information.

7. In paragraph 6, The steps for generating the above interest information are: A method for further generating, as the information of interest, a first path, which is a path of power supplied without passing through the power storage device among the power consumed by the load, and a second path, which is a path of power supplied through the power storage device, based on at least one of the power production information, the power consumption information, the power storage information, and the power movement information.

8. In paragraph 6, The virtual space includes at least one connection object corresponding to each of the at least one connection section and at least one load object corresponding to each of the at least one load, The steps to create the above interface are: A step of obtaining a user input for selecting the above connection object or the above load object; and A step of cutting off power of a connection section corresponding to the selected connection object or power supplied to a load corresponding to the selected load object based on the user input; A method further comprising:

9. Communication module that performs communication; memory in which at least one program is stored; and A processor that operates by executing at least one program; Including, but not limited to, The above processor, Control the communication module to obtain power production information for a plurality of solar modules constituting a power system and power movement information for at least one connection section through which power produced by the plurality of solar modules moves, Generate interest information for the power system based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information, A device for managing a power system including a plurality of solar modules, which creates an interface for displaying the information of interest on a virtual space representing the power system.

10. In paragraph 9, Generating the above interest information is: Based on the above power production information, time series information on the hourly power production amount for each of the plurality of solar modules is generated, Based on the above time series information, the first hourly power production amount for each of the plurality of solar modules for a first time point is determined, and the second hourly power production amount for each of the plurality of solar modules for a second time point corresponding to the first time point is determined, Including generating the difference as information of interest when the absolute value of the difference between the first hourly power production and the second hourly power production is greater than a predetermined threshold value, At least one of the properties mapped at the second point in time is identical to at least one of the properties mapped at the first point in time, A device wherein the second time point includes a time point different from the first time point.

11. In paragraph 9, Generating the above interest information is: A device that generates, as the information of interest, at least one of the hourly power production amount of each of the plurality of solar modules and the movement path of the power produced by each of the plurality of solar modules based on at least one of the power production information and the power movement information.

12. In paragraph 9, Controlling the above communication module is: Control the communication module to further obtain power storage information for a power storage device that receives and stores power generated from the plurality of solar modules, Generating the above interest information is: A device that generates, as the information of interest, at least one of the hourly charging amount of each of the plurality of solar modules for the power storage device and the charging rate of the power storage device based on at least one of the power production information, the power movement information, and the power storage information.

13. In paragraph 12, The above virtual space includes a power storage device object corresponding to the power storage device, Creating the above interface is: Control the communication module to obtain a user input for selecting the power storage device object and setting a limit range of the charging rate of the power storage device, A device further comprising controlling the power storage device to maintain a limit range of the charging rate based on the user input.

14. In paragraph 12, Controlling the above communication module is: Control the communication module to further obtain power consumption information for at least one load constituting the power system, Generating the above interest information is: A device that generates at least one of the hourly power consumption per load and the movement path of the power consumed per load as the information of interest based on at least one of the power consumption information and the power movement information.

15. In paragraph 14, Generating the above interest information is: A device that further generates, as the information of interest, a first path, which is a path of power supplied without passing through the power storage device among the power consumed by the load, and a second path, which is a path of power supplied through the power storage device, based on at least one of the power production information, the power consumption information, the power storage information, and the power movement information.

16. In paragraph 14, The virtual space includes at least one connection object corresponding to each of the at least one connection section and at least one load object corresponding to each of the at least one load, Creating the above interface is: Control the communication module to obtain a user input for selecting the connection object or the load object; A device further comprising cutting off power of a connection section corresponding to the selected connection object or power supplied to a load corresponding to the selected load object based on the user input.

17. A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing the method of Article 1 on a computer.

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