Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Buckland (hunter creek)

Present value of capital cost: $43,043,107

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-7,289,109

Net lifetime savings: $-50,332,216

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 238 kW

Expected yearly generation: 556,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $43,821,423

Estimated hydro penetration level: 31.47%

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This component calculates the potential cost savings through changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new hydropower infrastructure. Requires that at least a reconnaissance-level hydropower study has been completed for the community.