Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $1,394,131

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $261,156

Net lifetime savings: $-1,132,976

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 172 kW

Expected yearly generation: 123,133 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 7,163 kWh/year

Estimated solar penetration level: 0%

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.