Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Hughes (creek northwest) -- Unnamed Creek, Northwest of Hughes

Present value of capital cost: $10,838,523

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,267,520

Net lifetime savings: $-13,106,043

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 45 kW

Expected yearly generation: 100,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $11,034,508

Estimated hydro penetration level: 22.39%

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Hughes -- Unnamed Creek, West of Hughes

Present value of capital cost: $10,117,615

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-2,171,534

Net lifetime savings: $-12,289,149

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 45 kW

Expected yearly generation: 85,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $10,300,564

Estimated hydro penetration level: 19.03%

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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.