Abstract: This invention provides a monitoring system (10) including a detection unit (11) that detects that a detection value relating to a power storage system satisfies a condition; an identification unit (12) that identifies a type of fault occurring in the power storage system in accordance with the detection of the detection unit (11); and a decision unit (13) that decides an operation continuable time of the power storage system after the type of fault is identified, on the basis of the type of fault.

Abstract: A determination apparatus (10) includes: a criteria value acquisition unit (11) that acquires a criteria value which is a performance value of a storage battery at a criteria time; a target value acquisition unit (12) that acquires a target value which is the performance value of the storage battery at a determination time; a usage method data acquisition unit (13) that acquires usage method data indicating a usage method of the storage battery from the criteria time to the determination time; a predicted range computing unit (14) that computes a predicted range of the performance value at the determination time on the basis of the criteria value, the usage method data, and a time elapsed from the criteria time to the determination time; and a determination unit (15) that determines that the storage battery is not to be compensated if the target value is within the predicted.

Abstract: According to the present invention, provided is a management device (10) including: a collection unit (11) that collects failure information indicating that a failure has occurred in each of a plurality of power storage systems; a computing unit (12) that computes a failure rate in a group in which the power storage systems each having a predetermined matter in common are collected; and an estimation unit (13) that estimates a characteristic of the failure indicated by the failure information, on the basis of the failure rate and a reference value.

Abstract: This invention provides a technique for suppressing deterioration in the value of a power storage system. This invention provides a monitoring system comprising: a detection unit that detects that a detection value related to a power storage system satisfies a condition; a specifying unit that specifies the type of prohibited action executed in the power storage system that satisfies the condition; and a determination unit that, on the basis of the specified type of prohibited action, calculates the life of the power storage system and/or determines the time over which the power storage system can keep operating after the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides a determination apparatus (10) having: a criteria value acquisition unit (11) that acquires a criteria value which is a first performance value of a storage battery at a criteria time; a target value acquisition unit (12) that acquires a target value which is the first performance value of the storage battery at a determination time; a usage method data acquisition unit (13) that acquires usage method data indicating a usage method of the storage battery from the criteria time to the determination time; a predicted range computing unit (14) that computes a predicted range of the first performance value at the determination time on the basis of the criteria value, the usage method data, and a time elapsed from the criteria time to the determination time; and a determination unit (15) that determines that the storage battery is not to be compensated if the target value is within the predicted range and that the storage battery is to be compensated if the target value is outside th

Abstract: The present invention provides a determination apparatus (10) including: a target information obtaining unit (12) that obtains current position information of an energy storage system; a regular information obtaining unit (11) (position information obtaining unit) that obtains installation position associated with each energy storage system; and a determination unit (13) that determines whether or not the energy storage system is installed at the installation position on the basis of the current position information of the energy storage system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a determination apparatus (10) having: an acquisition unit (12) that acquires a state value indicating the status of a power storage system; and a determination unit (11) that determines whether or not maintenance has been performed for the power storage system, on the basis of a temporal change of the state value. For example, when the temporal change of the state value is changed from the previous trend, the determination unit (11) determines that maintenance has been performed.

Abstract: According to the present invention, provided is a management device (10) including: a collection unit (11) that collects failure information indicating that a failure has occurred in each of a plurality of power storage systems; a computing unit (12) that computes a failure rate in a group in which the power storage systems each having a predetermined matter in common are collected; and an estimation unit (13) that estimates a characteristic of the failure indicated by the failure information, on the basis of the failure rate and a reference value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a determination apparatus (10) including a regular information obtaining unit (11) (information obtaining unit) that obtains first information indicating plural components, included in an energy storage system, associated with each energy storage system, an object information obtaining unit (12) that obtains object information indicating the plural components included in the energy storage system to be verified; and a determination unit (13) that determines whether or not a configuration of the energy storage system to be verified is regular on the basis of the first information and the object information.

Abstract: This invention provides a monitoring system (10) including a detection unit (11) that detects that a detection value relating to a power storage system satisfies a condition; an identification unit (12) that identifies a type of fault occurring in the power storage system in accordance with the detection of the detection unit (11); and a decision unit (13) that decides an operation continuable time of the power storage system after the type of fault is identified, on the basis of the type of fault.

Abstract: This invention provides a technique for suppressing deterioration in the value of a power storage system. This invention provides a monitoring system comprising: a detection unit that detects that a detection value related to a power storage system satisfies a condition; a specifying unit that specifies the type of prohibited action executed in the power storage system that satisfies the condition; and a determination unit that, on the basis of the specified type of prohibited action, calculates the life of the power storage system and/or determines the time over which the power storage system can keep operating after the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides a determination apparatus (10) including: a target information obtaining unit (12) that obtains current position information of an energy storage system; a regular information obtaining unit (11) (position information obtaining unit) that obtains installation position associated with each energy storage system; and a determination unit (13) that determines whether or not the energy storage system is installed at the installation position on the basis of the current position information of the energy storage system.

Abstract: A power distribution control apparatus includes a power source switcher that switches a power source for supplying electric power to a plurality of load groups between a commercial power source and a battery, control circuitry that controls the power source switcher and a plurality of switches provided in power supply paths between the power source switcher and each of the load groups, and a memory that stores positions of the plurality of switches in the order of priority. When the power source switcher switches to the commercial power source and a power saving time zone in which commercial power consumption is to be reduced is reached, the control circuitry controls the switches to be in a non-conducting state, switches the power source from the commercial power source to the battery using the power source switcher, and sequentially controls the switches in a conducting state in the order of priority.

Abstract: A power control apparatus includes the following elements. A measure measures a value of a current to be supplied from a power supply source to a load set. A switch is disposed on a power supply path from power supply source to a load set. A setter sets a first maximum current value in the case of a normal state in which the load set receives power from a main power supply source and sets a second maximum current value when the load set receives power from the sub power supply source. Control circuitry turns OFF the switch when the value of the measured current exceeds the first maximum current value in the case of the normal state and turns OFF the switch when the load set receives power from the sub power supply source and the value of the measured current exceeds the second maximum current value.

Abstract: A storage battery monitoring method receives identification information indicating a storage battery system and characteristic data of a storage battery, the characteristic data including history information which indicates charging and discharging history of the storage battery; determines, based on the received history information, a deterioration model corresponding to the storage battery from among deterioration models managed in a database, the deterioration models each indicating a relationship between a state of health and a number of charging and discharging cycles performed by the battery as indicated by the charging and discharging history; generates control data for suppressing deterioration of the storage battery at a predetermined point in time according to the corresponding deterioration model; and transmits the generated control data to cause the storage battery system to control the storage battery.

Abstract: A frequency regulation method for a grid which is performed by a control device that connects, through a communication network, a controller for controlling at least one load device and a storage battery. The frequency regulation method including: obtaining, when it is detected that a frequency of a grid deviates from a predetermined range, an instruction signal including a power instruction value for keeping the frequency of the grid within the predetermined range; and generating a control signal for controlling the load device when the load device is operable in accordance with the instruction signal, and transmitting the control signal to the controller, and generating a control signal for charging or discharging the storage battery when the load device is not operable in accordance with the instruction signal, and transmitting the control signal to the storage battery.

Abstract: A lancet pricking device comprising a lancet, a launching spring and a lancet holder for housing therein the lancet and the launching spring. The lancet pricking device of the present invention is characterized in that the lancet comprises a lancet body, a lancet cap and a pricking needle, and the pricking needle is disposed in both the lancet body and the lancet cap; wherein the launching spring is attached to the lancet body, and the lancet body is secured by abutting against the lancet holder such that the launching spring is kept compressed before a pricking operation; and wherein, when the lancet cap is removed, the lancet body becomes capable of warping upon being pressed from an outside to cause the secured lancet body to be released.

Abstract: A power-storage-system control method includes: obtaining pieces of parameter information indicating respective states of assembled batteries; determining respective degradation levels of the assembled batteries by using the obtained pieces of parameter information; grouping the assembled batteries into a plurality of groups, based on the determined degradation levels; and executing at least one of first control and second control. In the first control, group designation is performed in first descending order of priorities defined for the groups and corresponding to the degradation levels, and the assembled batteries belonging to the designated group are charged. In the second control, group designation is performed in second descending order of priorities defined for the groups and corresponding to the degradation levels, and the assembled batteries belonging to the designated group are discharged.

Abstract: A power control apparatus includes the following elements. A measure measures a value of a current to be supplied from a power supply source to a load set. A switch is disposed on a power supply path from power supply source to a load set. A setter sets a first maximum current value in the case of a normal state in which the load set receives power from a main power supply source and sets a second maximum current value when the load set receives power from the sub power supply source. Control circuitry turns OFF the switch when the value of the measured current exceeds the first maximum current value in the case of the normal state and turns OFF the switch when the load set receives power from the sub power supply source and the value of the measured current exceeds the second maximum current value.