Current system

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.