Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $5,313,500

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $6,292,525

Net lifetime savings: $979,025

Benefit-cost ratio: 1.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 600 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,051,200 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 3

Estimated capacity factor: 0.2

Estimated wind penetration level: 30.54%

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.