KR-20260063940-A - Apparatus and method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities

KR20260063940AKR 20260063940 AKR20260063940 AKR 20260063940AKR-20260063940-A

Abstract

An apparatus and method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities by measuring various geographical and environmental factors through a drone are disclosed. An apparatus for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities according to one embodiment may include a communication unit that communicates with a drone and an external device; and an analysis unit that generates power generation facility implementation data including area information for implementing power generation facilities based on sensor data received from the drone through the communication unit and reference data received from the external device.

Inventors

이민성

Assignees

주식회사 앤솔루션

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20241031

Claims (20)

A communication unit that communicates with the drone and external devices; and A power generation facility implementation support device comprising an analysis unit that generates power generation facility implementation data including area information for implementing the power generation facility based on sensor data received from the drone through the communication unit and reference data received from the external device.
In Article 1, The above sensor data A power generation facility implementation support device comprising at least one of position sensor data, image sensor data, and solar radiation sensor data.
In Article 1, The above analysis unit A power generation facility implementation support device that determines candidate regions in an image obtained through image sensor data based on location sensor data included in the above sensor data.
In Paragraph 3, The above analysis unit A power generation facility implementation support device that identifies topographic features included in the candidate area based on image sensor data included in the sensor data, and determines one or more power generation facility implementation possible areas based on the characteristics of the identified topographic features.
In Article 4, The above analysis unit A power generation facility implementation support device that calculates the potential power generation amount for each of the one or more power generation facility implementation possible regions based on solar radiation sensor data included in the sensor data.
In Article 5, The above analysis unit A power generation facility implementation support device that scores one or more power generation facility implementation potential regions based on at least one of user condition satisfaction rate, power generation potential, facility cost, and region area.
In Article 6, The above analysis unit A power generation facility implementation support device that scores one or more power generation facility implementation potential areas based on at least one of the distance from a residence, the distance from a road, and the distance from a transmission system.
In Article 1, The above analysis unit Comparing at least one of the geographic data and weather data included in the above reference data with the above sensor data, If the error between the two data is below a predetermined standard, the combined data of the reference data and sensor data is used, and A power generation facility implementation support device that generates power generation facility implementation data for reference data and sensor data, respectively, when the error between two data exceeds a predetermined standard.
In Article 1, It further includes a path generation unit that generates a cost path for the drone, and The above path generation unit A power generation facility implementation support device that determines the flight path of a drone by considering the sun's movement path for one or more power generation facility implementation possible regions.
In Article 9, The above analysis unit A power generation facility implementation support device that determines predicted shaded areas based on the sun's position, based on image sensor data received from a drone flying along the sun's path.
In Article 10, The above analysis unit A power generation facility implementation support device that determines the optimalr installation location and the installation ratio per location according to the above-mentioned expected shading area.
In Article 9, The above path generation unit A power generation facility implementation support device that determines the flight height of a drone based on the implementation height of the power generation facility when measuring solar radiation.
In Article 12, The above analysis unit A power generation facility implementation support device that calculates the potential power generation amount for one or more power generation facility implementation zones based on solar radiation sensor data received from a drone flying at the implementation height of the power generation facility.
One or more processors, and A method performed in a computing device having a memory for storing one or more programs executed by one or more processors, wherein A step of communicating with the drone and external devices; and A method for supporting the implementation of a power generation facility, comprising an analysis step of generating power generation facility implementation data including area information for implementing the power generation facility based on sensor data received from the drone and reference data received from the external device.
In Article 14, The above sensor data A method for supporting the implementation of a power generation facility, comprising at least one of position sensor data, image sensor data, and solar radiation sensor data.
In Article 14, The above analysis step A method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities, which determines candidate regions in an image obtained through image sensor data based on location sensor data included in the above sensor data.
In Article 16, The above analysis step A method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities, which identifies topographic features included in the candidate area based on image sensor data included in the sensor data, and determines one or more areas where power generation facilities can be implemented based on the characteristics of the identified topographic features.
In Article 17, The above analysis step A method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities, which calculates the potential amount of power generation for each of the one or more power generation facility implementation zones based on solar radiation sensor data included in the sensor data.
In Article 18, The above analysis step A method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities, which scores one or more power generation facility implementation potential regions based on at least one of user condition satisfaction rate, power generation potential, facility cost, and region area.
In Article 18, The above analysis step A method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities, which scores one or more power generation facility implementation potential areas based on at least one of the distance from a residence, the distance from a road, and the distance from a transmission system.

Description

Apparatus and method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities The present invention relates to a device and method for supporting the implementation of power generation facilities, specifically by measuring various geographical and environmental factors through a drone, as a technology to support the implementation of power generation facilities. As the importance of renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power, has been steadily increasing recently, various analytical methods for evaluating site suitability are being researched. These analyses primarily focus on assessing the feasibility and efficiency of renewable energy generation facilities based on the climate conditions and geographical characteristics of each site. In particular, to maximize energy efficiency, it is considered crucial to precisely analyze various environmental factors at each site, such as solar radiation and wind speed. However, conventional analysis methods tend to evaluate site suitability by utilizing existing databases of meteorological or geographical data. Since these methods are not based on data directly measured at the actual site, discrepancies with reality may arise. For example, because solar radiation and wind speed can vary depending on specific times and conditions in a region, analysis relying solely on pre-accumulated data may result in reduced accuracy. Therefore, a more precise analysis is required that incorporates data collected directly from the field. Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0065879 discloses features of a system for determining site suitability for solar power generation facilities. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a power generation facility implementation support device according to one embodiment. FIGS. 2 to 4 are exemplary diagrams for explaining the operation of a power generation facility implementation support device according to one embodiment. FIGS. 5 and 6 are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method for a power generation facility implementation support device according to one embodiment to control a drone. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for supporting the implementation of a power generation facility according to one embodiment. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing the present invention, specific descriptions of related known functions or configurations will be omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined considering their functions in the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intentions or conventions of the user or operator. Therefore, their definitions should be based on the content throughout this specification. Hereinafter, embodiments of a power generation facility implementation support device and method will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of a power generation facility implementation support device according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, the power generation facility implementation support device (110) may include a communication unit (110) that communicates with a drone and an external device, and an analysis unit (120) that generates power generation facility implementation data. According to one embodiment, the analysis unit (120) can generate power generation facility implementation data including area information for implementing the power generation facility based on sensor data received from a drone through the communication unit (110) and reference data received from an external device. According to one example, sensor data may include at least one of position sensor data, image sensor data, and solar radiation sensor data. Additionally, sensor data may include data measured by an accelerometer, a magnetic field sensor, an infrared sensor, and a wind volume and wind speed measuring sensor. Sensor data can be obtained by operating the drone multiple times and periodically over a predetermined period of time, day, week, month, or year. The analysis unit (120) can accumulate and measure data that changes during the period, particularly environmental data. According to one example, reference data may include site information, power generation requirements, budget information, etc. received from a user. Additionally, reference data may include geographical data including latitude and longitude, altitude, and site images; environmental data including temperature, geothermal energy, sunlight and shading due to topography, wind speed/wind volume, etc.; and power generation equipment data regarding the type, capacity, characteristics, etc. of the power generation equipment. According to one embodiment, the analysis unit (120) can determine candidate regions in an image obtained through image sensor data based on location