Noncontact power supply system, server, and noncontact power supply method

A server comprising:

• a processing part;
• and
• a communication part configured so as to communicate with a mobile unit and a ground power supply apparatus configured to be able to supply power by noncontact to the mobile unit, wherein
• the processing part is configured to:
• set a system utilization price of the noncontact power supply system supplying power by noncontact to the mobile unit based on demand for power;
• and,
• when an intent by the mobile unit for utilization of the noncontact power supply system at the system utilization price is confirmed, enable the mobile unit with a confirmed intent for utilization to be supplied with power by noncontact by sending information necessary for noncontact power supply to the mobile unit with a confirmed intent for utilization and ground power supply apparatus.

A method of noncontact power supply of a noncontact power supply system performed by a server able to communicate with a mobile unit and a ground power supply apparatus configured to be able to supply power by noncontact to the mobile unit, wherein

• the method of noncontact power supply includes:
• setting a system utilization price of the noncontact power supply system based on demand for power;
• confirming an intent by the mobile unit for utilization of the noncontact power supply system at the system utilization price;
• and,
• sending information necessary for noncontact power supply to the mobile unit with a confirmed intent for utilization and ground power supply apparatus so as to enable the mobile unit with a confirmed intent for utilization to be supplied with power by noncontact when intent for utilization is confirmed.