Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $86,130

Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $12,925

Net lifetime savings: $-73,205

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 11 kW

Expected yearly generation: 7,134 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 6,717 kWh/year

Estimated solar penetration level: 0%

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.