Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $5,603,850

Capital cost (cost per kW): $9,705/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,237,458

Net lifetime savings: $-3,366,393

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4

Proposed nameplate capacity: 482 kW

Expected yearly generation: 633,348 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 2

Estimated capacity factor: 0.15

Estimated wind penetration level: 20.32%

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.