Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $6,088,897

Capital cost (cost per kW): $7,319/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,439,179

Net lifetime savings: $-4,649,718

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 725 kW

Expected yearly generation: 952,650 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 2

Estimated capacity factor: 0.15

Estimated wind penetration level: 23.18%

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.