Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $319,958

Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $102,149

Net lifetime savings: $-217,809

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 39 kW

Expected yearly generation: 28,185 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 7,144 kWh/year

Estimated solar penetration level: 1%

This component calculates the potential cost savings through changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new solar panel infrastructure.