Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $27,670

Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $7,776

Net lifetime savings: $-19,895

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 3 kW

Expected yearly generation: 3,041 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 8,912 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.