See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Modeled solar project
Capital cost (total): $62,353
Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW
Lifetime energy cost savings: $35,325
Net lifetime savings: $-27,028
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.6
Proposed nameplate capacity: 8 kW
Expected yearly generation: 7,180 kWh/year
Output per 10kW solar PV: 9,339 kWh/year
Estimated solar penetration level: 2%
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.