Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $94,849

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $20,236

Net lifetime savings: $-74,613

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 12 kW

Expected yearly generation: 8,190 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.