See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Modeled solar project
Capital cost (total): $3,886,709
Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW
Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,189,120
Net lifetime savings: $-2,697,589
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3
Proposed nameplate capacity: 479 kW
Expected yearly generation: 436,689 kWh/year
Output per 10kW solar PV: 9,112 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.