See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Modeled solar project
Capital cost (total): $144,426
Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW
Lifetime energy cost savings: $52,081
Net lifetime savings: $-92,344
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4
Proposed nameplate capacity: 18 kW
Expected yearly generation: 15,725 kWh/year
Output per 10kW solar PV: 8,830 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.