Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $2,677,329

Capital cost (cost per kW): $9,705/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $943,228

Net lifetime savings: $-1,734,101

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4

Proposed nameplate capacity: 200 kW

Expected yearly generation: 630,720 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 7

Estimated capacity factor: 0.36

Estimated wind penetration level: 55.17%

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.