Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $22,324,455

Capital cost (cost per kW): $4,236/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $39,150,790

Net lifetime savings: $16,826,335

Benefit-cost ratio: 1.8

Proposed nameplate capacity: 4,998 kW

Expected yearly generation: 10,507,795 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 4

Estimated capacity factor: 0.24

Estimated wind penetration level: 12.04%

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.