See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Modeled solar project
Capital cost (total): $366,619
Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW
Lifetime energy cost savings: $132,030
Net lifetime savings: $-234,589
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4
Proposed nameplate capacity: 45 kW
Expected yearly generation: 31,657 kWh/year
Output per 10kW solar PV: 7,003 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.