Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $416,995

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $83,332

Net lifetime savings: $-333,663

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 51 kW

Expected yearly generation: 45,957 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 8,938 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.