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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2011
Atsushi Suyama, Moriguchi, JP;
Toshiya Iwasaki, Moriguchi, JP;
Atsushi Shimizu, Moriguchi, JP;
Hirotsugu Murashima, Moriguchi, JP;
Jun Yamasaki, Moriguchi, JP;
Atsushi Suyama, Moriguchi, JP;
Toshiya Iwasaki, Moriguchi, JP;
Atsushi Shimizu, Moriguchi, JP;
Hirotsugu Murashima, Moriguchi, JP;
Jun Yamasaki, Moriguchi, JP;
Abstract
[Problem] To provide a charging system that levels the amount of grid power that is used, and that is capable of reducing power rates, even if charging has been frequently conducted without limiting the time zones in which charging is conducted. [Solution] A charging system is provided with: a storage unit that is charged by consuming grid power supplied by a power company, and that supplies the stored power through discharge; and a charging unit that charges batteries by consuming power supplied by grid power and the storage unit. Power companies set a power rate that is higher the greater the maximum value of the amount of power supplied for each unit of time is. Furthermore, at least a single charge carried out by the charging unit is carried out over two units of time, and the storage unit supplies power to the charging unit in at least one unit of time other than said two units of time.