Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $7,799,093

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,392,340

Net lifetime savings: $-5,406,753

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 935 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,228,590 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 2

Estimated capacity factor: 0.15

Estimated wind penetration level: 22.60%

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.