Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $4,797,093

Capital cost (cost per kW): $9,705/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $3,212,349

Net lifetime savings: $-1,584,744

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.7

Proposed nameplate capacity: 400 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,121,280 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 6

Estimated capacity factor: 0.32

Estimated wind penetration level: 55.57%

Notes: None

source: unknown

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