Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Port frederick (unnamed stream) -- Unnamed Creek

Present value of capital cost: $2,277,490

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-539,417

Net lifetime savings: $-2,816,907

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 3 kW

Expected yearly generation: 11,439 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $2,318,672

Estimated hydro penetration level: 0.24%

source: link

Humpback creek (chichagof island)

Present value of capital cost: $4,742,891

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,723,096

Net lifetime savings: $-3,019,795

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4

Proposed nameplate capacity: 120 kW

Expected yearly generation: 457,551 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $4,828,653

Estimated hydro penetration level: 9.70%

source: link

Steve kane creek

Present value of capital cost: $944,924

Lifetime energy cost savings: $495,744

Net lifetime savings: $-449,180

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.5

Proposed nameplate capacity: 30 kW

Expected yearly generation: 114,388 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $962,010

Estimated hydro penetration level: 2.42%

source: link

Shotter creek

Present value of capital cost: $1,255,495

Lifetime energy cost savings: $411,949

Net lifetime savings: $-843,546

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 30 kW

Expected yearly generation: 114,388 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $1,278,197

Estimated hydro penetration level: 2.42%

source: link

This component calculates the potential cost savings through changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new hydropower infrastructure. Requires that at least a reconnaissance-level hydropower study has been completed for the community.