WO2022261537A1

WO2022261537A1 - Energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device

Info

Publication number: WO2022261537A1
Application number: PCT/US2022/033233
Authority: WO
Inventors: John Strisower
Original assignee: Kilows, Inc.
Priority date: 2021-06-11
Filing date: 2022-06-13
Publication date: 2022-12-15

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an onsite renewable energy generator configured for generating energy based on a renewable source. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy storage device electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy storage device may be configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy transfer mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may be configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include a control module communicative coupled to each of the energy storage device and the energy transfer mechanism. Further, the control module may be configured to control operation of the energy transfer mechanism.

Description

ENERGY PROVISIONING APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING CHARGING OF

AN ENERGY CONSUMING DEVICE

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. provisional patent application serial number 63/209,565 filed on June 11, 2021. The current application is filed on June 11, 2021, while June 11, 2021 was on a weekend.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Generally, the present disclosure relates to the field of energy provisioning. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to energy provisioning apparatuses for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The field of electricity is technologically important to several industries, business organizations, and/or individuals. In particular, the use of electricity is prevalent for facilitating charging of an energy-consuming device. Generally, electrical energy generated by renewable energy sources (such as sun, or wind) is stored as DC in energy storage devices such as batteries.

Existing techniques for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device are deficient with regard to several aspects. For instance, current technologies receive input of electric energy as Alternating Current from an external electricity grid. Further, the external electricity grid may receive electrical energy from renewable energy plants or thermal energy plants. Further, current technologies convert the AC into DC that is supplied to the energy consuming device. Further, for converting AC into DC needs a rectifier that incurs additional cost.

Therefore, there is a need for improved energy provisioning apparatuses for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device that may overcome one or more of the above-mentioned problems and/or limitations. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form, that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this summary intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter’s scope.

Disclosed herein is an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an onsite renewable energy generator configured for generating energy based on a renewable source. Further, the energy may be in the form of Direct Current (DC). Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy storage device electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy storage device may be configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy transfer mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may be configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include a control module communicative coupled to each of the energy storage device and the energy transfer mechanism. Further, the control module may be configured to control operation of the energy transfer mechanism.

Further disclosed herein is a method of operating an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device. Further, the method may include receiving, using a communication device, energy storage data from at least one energy sensor. Further, the method may include analyzing, using a processing device, the energy storage data. Further, the method may include generating, using the processing device, a storage alert based on the analyzing of the energy storage data. Further, the method may include transmitting, using the communication device, the storage alert to at least one owner device associated with an owner of the energy provisioning apparatus. Further, the method may include receiving, using the communication device, an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user. Further, the method may include analyzing, using the processing device, the energy transfer request. Further, the method may include generating, using the processing device, the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request. Further, the method may include transmitting, using the communication device, the energy transfer alert to at least one of an energy transfer actuator, the at least one user device and the at least one owner device.

Further disclosed herein is n energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an onsite renewable energy generator configured for generating energy based on a renewable source. Further, the energy may be in the form of Direct Current (DC). Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy storage device electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy storage device may be configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy transfer mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may be configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include a control module communicative coupled to each of the energy storage device and the energy transfer mechanism. Further, the control module may be configured to control operation of the energy transfer mechanism. Further, the control module may include a communication device. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving energy storage data from at least one energy sensor. Further, the energy storage device may include the at least one energy sensor configured for determining a charging level of the energy storage device. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting a storage alert to at least one owner device associated with an owner of the energy provisioning apparatus. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the energy transfer alert to at least one of the energy transfer actuator, the at least one user device and the at least one owner device. Further, the control module may include a processing device. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the energy storage data. Further, the processing device may be configured for generating the storage alert based on the analyzing of the energy storage data. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the energy transfer request. Further, the processing device may be configured for generating the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request.

Further, the control module may include a storage device configured for storing the energy storage data, the energy transfer request, and the energy transfer alert.

Both the foregoing summary and the following detailed description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly, the foregoing summary and the following detailed description should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the applicants. The applicants retain and reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.

Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of an online platform consistent with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a computing device for implementing the methods disclosed herein, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the energy transfer mechanism in accordance with further embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control module in accordance with further embodiments.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with further embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the control module in accordance with further embodiments. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the control module in accordance with further embodiments.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method of operating an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device, in accordance with embodiments.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a method for sending a replacement alert to the at least one owner device, in accordance with embodiments.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method for sending an energy recommendation to the at least one user device, in accordance with embodiments.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a method for sending an unlocking alert to a locking actuator, in accordance with embodiments.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method for sending an unlocking alert to a locking actuator and the at least one owner device, in accordance with embodiments.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with further embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above- disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim limitation found herein and/or issuing here from that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive.

Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein — as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term — differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims found herein and/or issuing here from. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

Overview

The present disclosure describes an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may be configured for DC direct DC Fast-Charging for EVs, powered by renewable energy (DC) including solar, wind, fuel cells and other DC energy sources.

According to some embodiments, an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device is disclosed. Accordingly, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an onsite renewable energy generator configured for generating energy (or DC energy) based on a renewable source. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy storage device electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy storage device may be configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy transfer mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may be configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may include an inlet port configured for receiving the energy from the energy storage device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may include an outlet port configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include the control module comprising a communication device, a processing device, and a storage device. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving energy storage data from at least one energy sensor disposed on the energy storage device. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting a storage alert to at least one owner device associated with at least one owner. Further, the storage alert may indicate the charging level of the energy storage device. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the energy transfer alert to the energy transfer actuator, the at least one user device, and the at least one owner device. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the energy storage data to generate the storage alert. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the energy transfer request. Further, the processing device may be configured for generating the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request. Further, the storage device may be configured for storing the energy storage data, the energy transfer request, and the energy transfer alert.

In accordance with some embodiments, an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device is disclosed. Accordingly, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an onsite renewable energy generator configured for generating energy (or DC energy) based on a renewable source. Further, the renewable source may include the sun, wind, etc. Further, the onsite renewable energy generator may include a solar panel, a wind turbine energy generator, etc.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy storage device electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, the energy storage device may be configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include an energy transfer mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may be configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may include an inlet port configured for receiving the energy from the energy storage device. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may include an outlet port configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device.

In some embodiments, the outlet port may be configured in accordance with a Direct Current (DC) charging standard for electric vehicles. For example, in some instances, the outlet port may be compliant with one or more DC charging types such as, but not limited to, CCS1, CHAdeMO, CCS2, GB/T and Tesla. Further, in some instances, the outlet port may be compliant with one or more standards such as IEC-61851-23-1, 23-2, IEEE 2030.1 and SAE J1772. Further, in some embodiments, the outlet port may also be compliant with one or more communication protocols such as. but not limited to, CAN and PLC. Accordingly, the control module may be configured in terms of hardware, software and/or firmware in order to facilitate transfer of the energy in accordance with the one or more communication protocols and one or more DC charging standards/types. Further, the energy transfer mechanism may include an energy transfer actuator communicatively coupled to a control module. Further, the energy transfer actuator may be electrically coupled to the outlet port. Further, the energy transfer actuator may be configured for allowing the transfer of the energy to the energy consuming device based on an energy transfer alert. Further, in an embodiment, the energy transfer mechanism may include a wireless charging mechanism configured for wirelessly transferring the energy to the energy consuming device. Further, the wireless charging mechanism may include an induction-based energy transfer mechanism, Radio Frequency (RF) waves-based energy transfer mechanism, etc.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus may include the control module comprising a communication device, a processing device, and a storage device. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving energy storage data from at least one energy sensor disposed on the energy storage device. Further, the at least one energy sensor may be configured for determining charging level of the energy storage device. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting a storage alert to at least one owner device associated with at least one owner. Further, the storage alert may indicate the charging level of the energy storage device. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the energy transfer alert to the energy transfer actuator, the at least one user device, and the at least one owner device. Further, the at least one user may include an individual that may want to charge the energy consuming device using the energy provisioning apparatus. Further, the at least one user device may include a laptop, a smartphone, a tablet, a personal computer, and so on. Further, the at least one owner may include an individual, an institution, and an organization that may own the energy provisioning apparatus and responsible for the functioning of the energy provisioning apparatus. Further, the at least one user device may include a laptop, a smartphone, a tablet, a personal computer, and so on.

Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the energy storage data to generate the storage alert. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the energy transfer request. Further, the processing device may be configured for generating the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request.

Further, the storage device may be configured for storing the energy storage data, the energy transfer request, and the energy transfer alert. Further, in some embodiments, the energy consuming device may include an electric vehicle, drone, etc. that may require the DC energy. Further, the energy consuming device may include road maintenance equipment attached to a vehicle. Further, the road maintenance equipment may include road sweeper equipment, pavement maintenance equipment, traffic cone placement equipment, etc. that may consume the DC energy.

Further, in some embodiments, the energy provisioning apparatus may include a plugin fuel cell configured for providing the DC energy in absence of the renewable source. Further, the plugin fuel cell may be electrically coupled to the energy storage device. Further, the plugin fuel cell may be configured for converting a chemical energy of a fuel (such as hydrogen) and an oxidizing agent (such as oxygen) into electricity. Further, the plugin fuel may include a fuel cell sensor communicatively coupled to the communication device. Further, the fuel cell sensor may be configured for determining quantity of the fuel of the fuel cell and generating fuel cell data. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the fuel cell data to generate a replacement alert. Further, the replacement alert may notify the at least one owner to replace the fuel of the fuel cell. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the replacement alert to the at least one owner device.

Further, in some embodiments, the onsite renewable energy generator may be located in a remote area such as hilltop. Further, the remote area may not accommodate a greater number of the onsite renewable energy generator. Further, in this instance, the onsite renewable energy generator may be separated from the energy transfer mechanism over a distance of about 100 m in an instance. Further, the onsite renewable energy generator may be electrically coupled to a plurality of energy transfer mechanisms (or the energy transfer mechanism) across a locality (such as a hill station) for transferring the DC energy to the energy consuming device. Further, the onsite renewable energy generator may function as an offsite energy generator.

Further, in some embodiments, the communication device may be configured for receiving road data from an input device. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving travel data from the at least one user device. Further, the travel data may include details of the electric vehicle used by the at least one user. Further, the travel data may include a route and destination of a journey that the at least one user may want to traverse. Further, the road data may include information about a terrain, map of a locality, live traffic on a road, etc. Further, the terrain may be mountainous or plain. Further, the storage device may be configured for retrieving a machine learning model configured for providing energy recommendation to the at least one user. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the road data and the travel data based on the machine learning model to generate the energy recommendation. Further, the energy recommendation may include an amount and cost of the DC energy that may be used by the electric vehicle of the at least one user corresponding to the travel data. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the energy recommendation to the at least one user device. Further, the generating of the energy transfer alert may be based on the energy recommendation.

Further, in some embodiments, the energy storage device may include an energy actuator communicatively with the processing device. Further, the energy actuator may be electrically coupled to the energy storage device. Further, the energy actuator may be configured for allowing storage of the energy in the energy storage device from the onsite renewable energy generator based on a low energy alert. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the energy data to generate the low energy alert. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the low energy alert to the energy actuator and the at least one owner device.

Further, in some embodiments, the energy provisioning apparatus may include a locking actuator communicatively with the processing device. Further, the locking actuator may be coupled to a locking mechanism of the outlet port of the energy transfer mechanism. Further, the locking actuator may be configured for allowing the at least one user to unlock the outlet port for charging the energy consuming device based on an unlocking alert.

Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving an unlocking request from the at least one user device. Further, the unlocking request may include details of the at least one user, name, address, contact details, etc. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the unlocking request from the at least one owner device. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving the unlocking alert from the at least one owner device. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator.

Further, in some embodiments, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the unlocking request. Further, the generating of the energy recommendation may be based on the unlocking request. Further, the communication device may be configured for receiving a payment corresponding to the energy recommendation from the at least one user device. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the unlocking request and the payment to generate the unlocking alert. Further, the communication device may be configured for transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator and the at least one owner device.

Further, in some embodiments, the energy provisioning apparatus may not require shielding apparatus for shielding from electromagnetic interference. Further, the absence of the shielding apparatus makes the energy provisioning apparatus compact, lightweight, and portable.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of an online platform 100 consistent with various embodiments of the present disclosure. By way of non-limiting example, the online platform 100 to facilitating charging of an energy consuming device may be hosted on a centralized server 102, such as, for example, a cloud computing service. The centralized server 102 may communicate with other network entities, such as, for example, a mobile device 106 (such as a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet computer, etc.), other electronic devices 110 (such as desktop computers, server computers, etc.), databases 114, sensors 116, actuators (not shown) and an apparatus 118 (such as an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device) over a communication network 104, such as, but not limited to, the Internet. Further, users of the online platform 100 may include relevant parties such as, but not limited to, end-users, service providers, and administrators. Accordingly, in some instances, electronic devices operated by the one or more relevant parties may be in communication with the online platform 100.

A user 112, such as the one or more relevant parties, may access the online platform 100 through a web-based software application or browser. The web-based software application may be embodied as, for example, but not be limited to, a website, a web application, a desktop application, and a mobile application compatible with a computing device 200.

With reference to FIG. 2, a system consistent with an embodiment of the disclosure may include a computing device or cloud service, such as computing device 200. In a basic configuration, computing device 200 may include at least one processing unit 202 and a system memory 204. Depending on the configuration and type of computing device, system memory 204 may comprise, but is not limited to, volatile (e.g., random-access memory (RAM)), non-volatile (e.g., read-only memory (ROM)), flash memory, or any combination. System memory 204 may include operating system 205, one or more programming modules 206, and may include a program data 207. Operating system 205, for example, may be suitable for controlling computing device 200’s operation. In one embodiment, programming modules 206 may include machine learning module. Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced in conjunction with a graphics library, other operating systems, or any other application program and is not limited to any particular application or system. This basic configuration is illustrated in FIG. 2 by those components within a dashed line 208.

Computing device 200 may have additional features or functionality. For example, computing device 200 may also include additional data storage devices (removable and/or non-removable) such as, for example, magnetic disks, optical disks, or tape. Such additional storage is illustrated in FIG. 2 by a removable storage 209 and a non-removable storage 210. Computer storage media may include volatile and non-volatile, removable, and non removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. System memory 204, removable storage 209, and non-removable storage 210 are all computer storage media examples (i.e., memory storage.) Computer storage media may include, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, electrically erasable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store information, and which can be accessed by computing device 200. Any such computer storage media may be part of device 200. Computing device 200 may also have input device(s) 212 such as a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a sound input device, a touch input device, a location sensor, a camera, a biometric sensor, etc. Output device(s) 214 such as a display, speakers, a printer, etc. may also be included. The aforementioned devices are examples and others may be used.

Computing device 200 may also contain a communication connection 216 that may allow device 200 to communicate with other computing devices 218, such as over a network in a distributed computing environment, for example, an intranet or the Internet. Communication connection 216 is one example of communication media. Communication media may typically be embodied by computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and includes any information delivery media. The term “modulated data signal” may describe a signal that has one or more characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media may include wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, radio frequency (RF), infrared, and other wireless media. The term computer readable media as used herein may include both storage media and communication media.

As stated above, a number of program modules and data files may be stored in system memory 204, including operating system 205. While executing on processing unit 202, programming modules 206 (e.g., application 220) may perform processes including, for example, one or more stages of methods, algorithms, systems, applications, servers, databases as described above. The aforementioned process is an example, and processing unit 202 may perform other processes. Other programming modules that may be used in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may include machine learning applications.

Generally, consistent with embodiments of the disclosure, program modules may include routines, programs, components, data structures, and other types of structures that may perform particular tasks or that may implement particular abstract data types. Moreover, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced with other computer system configurations, including hand-held devices, general purpose graphics processor-based systems, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, application specific integrated circuit-based electronics, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and the like. Embodiments of the disclosure may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.

Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced in an electrical circuit comprising discrete electronic elements, packaged or integrated electronic chips containing logic gates, a circuit utilizing a microprocessor, or on a single chip containing electronic elements or microprocessors. Embodiments of the disclosure may also be practiced using other technologies capable of performing logical operations such as, for example, AND, OR, and NOT, including but not limited to mechanical, optical, fluidic, and quantum technologies. In addition, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced within a general-purpose computer or in any other circuits or systems.

Embodiments of the disclosure, for example, may be implemented as a computer process (method), a computing system, or as an article of manufacture, such as a computer program product or computer readable media. The computer program product may be a computer storage media readable by a computer system and encoding a computer program of instructions for executing a computer process. The computer program product may also be a propagated signal on a carrier readable by a computing system and encoding a computer program of instructions for executing a computer process. Accordingly, the present disclosure may be embodied in hardware and/or in software (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.). In other words, embodiments of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product on a computer-usable or computer-readable storage medium having computer-usable or computer-readable program code embodied in the medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system. A computer-usable or computer- readable medium may be any medium that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

The computer-usable or computer-readable medium may be, for example but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, device, or propagation medium. More specific computer-readable medium examples (a non-exhaustive list), the computer-readable medium may include the following: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a random- access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM). Note that the computer-usable or computer-readable medium could even be paper or another suitable medium upon which the program is printed, as the program can be electronically captured, via, for instance, optical scanning of the paper or other medium, then compiled, interpreted, or otherwise processed in a suitable manner, if necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

Embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, are described above with reference to block diagrams and/or operational illustrations of methods, systems, and computer program products according to embodiments of the disclosure. The functions/acts noted in the blocks may occur out of the order as shown in any flowchart. For example, two blocks shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.

While certain embodiments of the disclosure have been described, other embodiments may exist. Furthermore, although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described as being associated with data stored in memory and other storage mediums, data can also be stored on or read from other types of computer-readable media, such as secondary storage devices, like hard disks, solid state storage (e.g., USB drive), or a CD-ROM, a carrier wave from the Internet, or other forms of RAM or ROM. Further, the disclosed methods’ stages may be modified in any manner, including by reordering stages and/or inserting or deleting stages, without departing from the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an energy provisioning apparatus 300 for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with some embodiments. In further embodiments, the energy consuming device may include at least one of an electric vehicle and a drone.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 300 may include an onsite renewable energy generator 302 configured for generating energy based on a renewable source. Further, the energy may be in the form of Direct Current (DC).

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 300 may include an energy storage device 304 electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator 302. Further, the energy storage device 304 may be configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator 302.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 300 may include an energy transfer mechanism 306 electrically coupled to the energy storage device 304. Further, the energy transfer mechanism 306 may be configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device. The energy transfer mechanism 306 is explained in detail in conjunction with FIG. 4 below.

In further embodiments, the energy transfer mechanism 306 may include a wireless charging mechanism configured for wirelessly transferring the energy to the energy consuming device.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 300 may include a control module 308 communicative coupled to each of the energy storage device 304 and the energy transfer mechanism 306. Further, the control module 308 may be configured to control operation of the energy transfer mechanism 306. The control module 308 is explained in detail in conjunction with FIG. 5 below.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the energy transfer mechanism 306 in accordance with further embodiments.

Further, the energy transfer mechanism 306 may include an inlet port 402 configured for receiving the energy from the energy storage device 304.

Further, the energy transfer mechanism 306 may include an outlet port 404 configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device.

Further, the energy transfer mechanism 306 may include an energy transfer actuator 406 communicatively coupled to the control module 308. Further, the energy transfer actuator 406 may be electrically coupled to the outlet port 404. Further, the energy transfer actuator 406 may be configured for enabling transfer of the energy through the outlet port 404 to the energy consuming device based on an energy transfer alert received from the control module 308.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control module 308 in accordance with further embodiments. Further, the control module 308 may include one or more of a communication device 502, a processing device 504 and a storage device 506.

The communication device 502 may be configured for receiving energy storage data from at least one energy sensor (not shown). Further, the energy storage device 304 may include the at least one energy sensor configured for determining a charging level of the energy storage device 304.

Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for transmitting a storage alert to at least one owner device (not shown) associated with an owner of the energy provisioning apparatus 300. In further embodiments, the storage alert may include the charging level of the energy storage device 304.

Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for receiving an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user.

Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for transmitting the energy transfer alert to at least one of the energy transfer actuator 406, the at least one user device and the at least one owner device.

The processing device 504 may be configured for analyzing the energy storage data.

Further, the processing device 504 may be configured for generating the storage alert based on the analyzing of the energy storage data.

Further, the processing device 504 may be configured for analyzing the energy transfer request.

Further, the processing device 504 may be configured for generating the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request.

Further, the storage device 506 may be configured for storing the energy storage data, the energy transfer request, and the energy transfer alert.

In further embodiments, the communication device 502 may be configured for receiving road data from an input device (not shown). Further, the road data may include information a road. Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for receiving travel data from the at least one user device wherein the travel data may include at least one of a route and a destination of a journey that the at least one user desires to traverse. Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for transmitting an energy recommendation to the at least one user device. Further, the processing device 504 may be configured for analyzing the road data and the travel data based on a machine learning model. Further, the processing device 504 may be configured for generating the energy recommendation based on the analyzing of the road data and the travel data. Further, the generating of the energy transfer alert may be based on the energy recommendation. Further, the storage device 506 may be configured for retrieving the machine learning model.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an energy provisioning apparatus 300 for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with further embodiments.

In further embodiments, the energy provisioning apparatus 300 may include a plugin fuel cell 602 configured for providing the energy in absence of the renewable source. Further, the plugin fuel cell 602 may be electrically coupled to the energy storage device 304. Further, the plugin fuel cell 602 may be configured for converting a chemical energy of a fuel (such as hydrogen) and an oxidizing agent (such as oxygen) into electricity.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the control module 308 in accordance with further embodiments.

Further, the control module 308 may include a fuel cell sensor 702 communicatively coupled to the communication device 502.

Further, the fuel cell sensor 702 may be configured for determining a quantity of fuel in the plugin fuel cell 602.

Further, the fuel cell sensor 702 may be configured for generating a fuel cell data. Further, the processing device 504 may be configured for analyzing the fuel cell data to generate a replacement alert. Further, the replacement alert may notify the at least one owner to replenish the fuel in the plugin fuel cell 602. Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for transmitting the replacement alert to the at least one owner device.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the control module 308 in accordance with further embodiments.

Further, the control module 308 may include a locking actuator 802 communicatively with the processing device 504. Further, the locking actuator 802 may be coupled to a locking mechanism (not shown) of the outlet port 404 of the energy transfer mechanism 306. Further, the locking actuator 802 may be configured for allowing the at least one user to unlock the outlet port 404 for charging the energy consuming device based on an unlocking alert.

Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for receiving an unlocking request from the at least one user device. Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for transmitting the unlocking request to the at least one owner device. Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for receiving the unlocking alert from the at least one owner device. Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator 802. Further, the processing device 504 is further configured for analyzing the unlocking request.

In further embodiments, the generating of the energy recommendation may be further based on the analyzing of the unlocking request.

In further embodiments, the communication device 502 may be configured for receiving a payment corresponding to the energy recommendation from the at least one user device. Further, the processing device 504 may be configured for analyzing the unlocking request and the payment to generate the unlocking alert. Further, the communication device 502 may be configured for transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator 802 and the at least one owner device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method 900 of operating an energy provisioning apparatus 300 for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with embodiments.

At 902, the method 900 may include receiving, using a communication device, energy storage data from at least one energy sensor.

Further, at 904, the method 900 may include analyzing, using a processing device, the energy storage data.

Further, at 906, the method 900 may include generating, using the processing device, a storage alert based on the analyzing of the energy storage data.

Further, at 908, the method 900 may include transmitting, using the communication device, the storage alert to at least one owner device associated with an owner of the energy provisioning apparatus 300.

Further, at 910, the method 900 may include receiving, using the communication device, an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user.

Further, at 912, the method 900 may include analyzing, using the processing device, the energy transfer request.

Further, at 914, the method 900 may include generating, using the processing device, the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request. Further, at 916, the method 900 may include transmitting, using the communication device, the energy transfer alert to at least one of an energy transfer actuator 406, the at least one user device and the at least one owner device.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a method 1000 for sending a replacement alert to the at least one owner device in accordance with embodiments. Further, the method 1000 may be executed along with the method 900.

Further, at 1002, the method 1000 may include determining, using a fuel cell sensor, a quantity of fuel in a fuel cell.

Further, at 1004, the method 1000 may include generating, using the fuel cell sensor, a fuel cell data.

Further, at 1006, the method 1000 may include analyzing, using the processing device, the fuel cell data to generate the replacement alert. Further, the replacement alert may notify the at least one owner to replenish the fuel in the fuel cell.

Further, at 1008, the method 1000 may include transmitting, using the communication device, the replacement alert to the at least one owner device.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method 1100 for sending an energy recommendation to the at least one user device, in accordance with embodiments. Further, the method 1100 may be executed along with the method 900.

Further, at 1102, the method 1100 may include receiving, using the communication device, road data from an input device, wherein the road data may include information a road.

Further, at 1104, the method 1100 may include receiving, using the communication device, travel data from the at least one user device. Further, the travel data includes at least one of a route and a destination of a journey that the at least one user desires to traverse.

Further, at 1106, the method 1100 may include retrieving, using a storage device, a machine learning model.

Further, at 1108, the method 1100 may include analyzing the road data and the travel data based on the machine learning model.

Further, at 1110, the method 1100 may include generating the energy recommendation based on the analyzing of the road data and the travel data.

Further, at 1112, the method 1100 may include transmitting, using the communication device, the energy recommendation to the at least one user device.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a method 1200 for sending an unlocking alert to a locking actuator, in accordance with embodiments. Further, the method 1200 may be executed along with the method 900. Further, at 1202, the method 1200 may include receiving, using the communication device, an unlocking request from the at least one user device.

Further, at 1204, the method 1200 may include transmitting, using the communication device, the unlocking request to the at least one owner device.

Further, at 1206, the method 1200 may include receiving, using the communication device, the unlocking alert from the at least one owner device.

Further, at 1208, the method 1200 may include transmitting, using the communication device, the unlocking alert to a locking actuator. Further, the processing device may be further configured for analyzing the unlocking request.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method 1300 for sending an unlocking alert to a locking actuator and the at least one owner device, in accordance with embodiments. Further, the method 1300 may be executed along with the method 900.

Further, at 1302, the method 1300 may include receiving, using the communication device, a payment corresponding to the energy recommendation from the at least one user device.

Further, at 1304, the method 1300 may include analyzing, using the processing device, the unlocking request and the payment.

Further, at 1306, the method 1300 may include generating an unlocking alert based on the analyzing of the unlocking request and the payment.

Further, at 1308, the method 1300 may include transmitting, using the communication device, the unlocking alert to the locking actuator and the at least one owner device.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an energy provisioning apparatus 1400 for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with some embodiments. In further embodiments, the energy consuming device may include at least one of an electric vehicle and a drone.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 1400 may include an onsite renewable energy generator 1402 configured for generating energy based on a renewable source, wherein the energy is in the form of Direct Current (DC).

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 1400 may include an energy storage device 1404 electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator 1402. Further, the energy storage device 1404 may be configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator 1402.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 1400 may include an energy transfer mechanism 1406 electrically coupled to the energy storage device 1404. Further, the energy transfer mechanism 1406 may be configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device.

Further, the energy transfer mechanism 1406 may include an inlet port 1410 configured for receiving the energy from the energy storage device 1404.

Further, the energy transfer mechanism 1406 may include an outlet port 1412 configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device.

Further, the energy transfer mechanism 1406 may include an energy transfer actuator 1414 communicatively coupled to a control module 1408. Further, the energy transfer actuator 1414 may be electrically coupled to the outlet port 1412. Further, the energy transfer actuator 1414 may be configured for enabling transfer of the energy through the outlet port 1412 to the energy consuming device based on an energy transfer alert received from the control module 1408.

Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 1400 may include the control module 1408 communicative coupled to each of the energy storage device 1404 and the energy transfer mechanism 1406. Further, the control module 1408 may be configured to control operation of the energy transfer mechanism 1406.

Further, the control module 1408 may include a communication device 1416, a processing device 1418 and a storage device 1420.

Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for receiving energy storage data from at least one energy sensor. Further, the energy storage device 1404 may include the at least one energy sensor configured for determining a charging level of the energy storage device 1404.

Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for transmitting a storage alert to at least one owner device associated with an owner of the energy provisioning apparatus 1400.

Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for receiving an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user.

Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for transmitting the energy transfer alert to at least one of the energy transfer actuator 1414, the at least one user device and the at least one owner device.

Further, the processing device 1418 may be configured for analyzing the energy storage data.

Further, the processing device 1418 may be configured for generating the storage alert based on the analyzing of the energy storage data. Further, the processing device 1418 may be configured for analyzing the energy transfer request.

Further, the processing device 1418 may be configured for generating the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request.

Further, the storage device 1420 may be configured for storing the energy storage data, the energy transfer request, and the energy transfer alert.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of an energy provisioning apparatus 1400 for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device in accordance with further embodiments. Further, the energy provisioning apparatus 1400 may include a locking actuator 1502 communicatively with the processing device 1418.

Further, the locking actuator 1502 may be coupled to a locking mechanism of the outlet port 1412 of the energy transfer mechanism 1406. Further, the locking actuator 1502 may be configured for allowing the at least one user to unlock the outlet port 1412 for charging the energy consuming device based on an unlocking alert. Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for receiving an unlocking request from the at least one user device. Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for transmitting the unlocking request to the at least one owner device. Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for receiving the unlocking alert from the at least one owner device. Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator 1502. Further, the processing device 1418 may be configured for analyzing the unlocking request.

In further embodiments, the communication device 1416 may be configured for receiving a payment corresponding to the energy recommendation from the at least one user device. Further, the processing device 1418 may be configured for analyzing the unlocking request and the payment to generate the unlocking alert. Further, the communication device 1416 may be configured for transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator 1502 and the at least one owner device.

Although the present disclosure has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device, the energy provisioning apparatus comprising: an onsite renewable energy generator configured for generating energy based on a renewable source, wherein the energy is in the form of Direct Current (DC); an energy storage device electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator, wherein the energy storage device is configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator; an energy transfer mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device, wherein the energy transfer mechanism is configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device; and a control module communicative coupled to each of the energy storage device and the energy transfer mechanism, wherein the control module is configured to control operation of the energy transfer mechanism.

2. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 1, wherein the energy transfer mechanism comprises: an inlet port configured for receiving the energy from the energy storage device; an outlet port configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device; and an energy transfer actuator communicatively coupled to the control module, wherein the energy transfer actuator is electrically coupled to the outlet port, wherein the energy transfer actuator is configured for enabling transfer of the energy through the outlet port to the energy consuming device based on an energy transfer alert received from the control module.

3. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 1, wherein the energy transfer mechanism comprises a wireless charging mechanism configured for wirelessly transferring the energy to the energy consuming device.

4. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 2, wherein the control module comprises: a communication device configured for: receiving energy storage data from at least one energy sensor, wherein the energy storage device comprises the at least one energy sensor configured for determining a charging level of the energy storage device; transmitting a storage alert to at least one owner device associated with an owner of the energy provisioning apparatus; receiving an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user; and transmitting the energy transfer alert to at least one of the energy transfer actuator, the at least one user device and the at least one owner device; a processing device configured for: analyzing the energy storage data; generating the storage alert based on the analyzing of the energy storage data; analyzing the energy transfer request; and generating the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request; a storage device configured for storing the energy storage data, the energy transfer request, and the energy transfer alert.

5. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 4, wherein the storage alert comprises the charging level of the energy storage device.

6. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 1, wherein the energy consuming device comprises at least one of an electric vehicle and a drone.

7. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a plugin fuel cell configured for providing the energy in absence of the renewable source.

8. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 7 further comprising a fuel cell sensor communicatively coupled to the communication device, wherein the fuel cell sensor is configured for: determining a quantity of fuel in the fuel cell; and generating a fuel cell data, wherein the processing device is further configured for analyzing the fuel cell data to generate a replacement alert, wherein the replacement alert notifies the at least one owner to replenish the fuel in the fuel cell, wherein the communication device is further configured for transmitting the replacement alert to the at least one owner device.

9. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 4, wherein the communication device is further configured for: receiving road data from an input device, wherein the road data comprises information a road; receiving travel data from the at least one user device wherein the travel data comprises at least one of a route and a destination of a journey that the at least one user desires to traverse; and transmitting an energy recommendation to the at least one user device, wherein the processing device is further configured for: analyzing the road data and the travel data based on a machine learning model; and generating the energy recommendation based on the analyzing of the road data and the travel data, wherein the generating of the energy transfer alert is further based on the energy recommendation, wherein the storage device is further configured for retrieving the machine learning model.

10. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 4 further comprises a locking actuator communicatively with the processing device, wherein the locking actuator is coupled to a locking mechanism of the outlet port of the energy transfer mechanism, wherein the locking actuator is configured for allowing the at least one user to unlock the outlet port for charging the energy consuming device based on an unlocking alert, wherein the communication device is further configured for: receiving an unlocking request from the at least one user device; transmitting the unlocking request to the at least one owner device; receiving the unlocking alert from the at least one owner device; and transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator, wherein the processing device is further configured for analyzing the unlocking request.

11. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 10, wherein the generating of the energy recommendation is further based on the analyzing of the unlocking request.

12. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 11, wherein the communication device is further configured for receiving a payment corresponding to the energy recommendation from the at least one user device, wherein the processing device is further configured for analyzing the unlocking request and the payment to generate the unlocking alert, wherein the communication device is further configured for transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator and the at least one owner device.

13. A method of operating an energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device, wherein the method comprises: receiving, using a communication device, energy storage data from at least one energy sensor; analyzing, using a processing device, the energy storage data; generating, using the processing device, a storage alert based on the analyzing of the energy storage data; transmitting, using the communication device, the storage alert to at least one owner device associated with an owner of the energy provisioning apparatus; receiving, using the communication device, an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user; analyzing, using the processing device, the energy transfer request; generating, using the processing device, the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request; and transmitting, using the communication device, the energy transfer alert to at least one of an energy transfer actuator, the at least one user device and the at least one owner device.

14. The method of claim 13 further comprising: determining, using a fuel cell sensor, a quantity of fuel in a fuel cell; generating, using the fuel cell sensor, a fuel cell data; analyzing, using the processing device, the fuel cell data to generate a replacement alert, wherein the replacement alert notifies the at least one owner to replenish the fuel in the fuel cell; and transmitting, using the communication device, the replacement alert to the at least one owner device.

15. The method of claim 13, further comprising: receiving, using the communication device, road data from an input device, wherein the road data comprises information a road; receiving, using the communication device, travel data from the at least one user device wherein the travel data comprises at least one of a route and a destination of a journey that the at least one user desires to traverse; retrieving, using a storage device, a machine learning model; analyzing the road data and the travel data based on the machine learning model; generating an energy recommendation based on the analyzing of the road data and the travel data; and transmitting, using the communication device, the energy recommendation to the at least one user device.

16. The method of claim 13 further comprising: receiving an unlocking request from the at least one user device; transmitting the unlocking request to the at least one owner device; receiving an unlocking alert from the at least one owner device; and transmitting the unlocking alert to a locking actuator, wherein the processing is further configured for analyzing the unlocking request.

17. The method of claim 16 further comprising: receiving, using the communication device, a payment corresponding to the energy recommendation from the at least one user device; analyzing, using the processing device, the unlocking request and the payment; generating an unlocking alert based on the analyzing of the unlocking request and the payment; and transmitting, using the communication device, the unlocking alert to the locking actuator and the at least one owner device.

18. An energy provisioning apparatus for facilitating charging of an energy consuming device, the energy provisioning apparatus comprising: an onsite renewable energy generator configured for generating energy based on a renewable source, wherein the energy is in the form of Direct Current (DC); an energy storage device electrically coupled to the onsite renewable energy generator, wherein the energy storage device is configured for storing the energy generated by the onsite renewable energy generator; an energy transfer mechanism electrically coupled to the energy storage device, wherein the energy transfer mechanism is configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device, wherein the energy transfer mechanism comprises: an inlet port configured for receiving the energy from the energy storage device; an outlet port configured for transferring the energy to the energy consuming device; and an energy transfer actuator communicatively coupled to the control module, wherein the energy transfer actuator is electrically coupled to the outlet port, wherein the energy transfer actuator is configured for enabling transfer of the energy through the outlet port to the energy consuming device based on an energy transfer alert received from the control module; and a control module communicative coupled to each of the energy storage device and the energy transfer mechanism, wherein the control module is configured to control operation of the energy transfer mechanism, wherein the control module comprises: a communication device configured for: receiving energy storage data from at least one energy sensor, wherein the energy storage device comprises the at least one energy sensor configured for determining a charging level of the energy storage device; transmitting a storage alert to at least one owner device associated with an owner of the energy provisioning apparatus; receiving an energy transfer request from at least one user device associated with at least one user; and transmitting the energy transfer alert to at least one of the energy transfer actuator, the at least one user device and the at least one owner device; a processing device configured for: analyzing the energy storage data; generating the storage alert based on the analyzing of the energy storage data; analyzing the energy transfer request; and generating the energy transfer alert based on the analyzing of the energy transfer request; and a storage device configured for storing the energy storage data, the energy transfer request, and the energy transfer alert.

19. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 18 further comprises a locking actuator communicatively with the processing device, wherein the locking actuator is coupled to a locking mechanism of the outlet port of the energy transfer mechanism, wherein the locking actuator is configured for allowing the at least one user to unlock the outlet port for charging the energy consuming device based on an unlocking alert, wherein the communication device is further configured for: receiving an unlocking request from the at least one user device; transmitting the unlocking request to the at least one owner device; receiving the unlocking alert from the at least one owner device; and transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator, wherein the processing device is further configured for analyzing the unlocking request.

20. The energy provisioning apparatus of claim 19, wherein the communication device is further configured for receiving a payment corresponding to the energy recommendation from the at least one user device, wherein the processing device is further configured for analyzing the unlocking request and the payment to generate the unlocking alert, wherein the communication device is further configured for transmitting the unlocking alert to the locking actuator and the at least one owner device.