Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $4,604,961

Capital cost (cost per kW): $7,319/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $4,440,507

Net lifetime savings: $-164,454

Benefit-cost ratio: 1.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 525 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,655,640 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 7

Estimated capacity factor: 0.36

Estimated wind penetration level: 5.56%

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.