Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $80,545

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $44,982

Net lifetime savings: $-35,563

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.6

Proposed nameplate capacity: 10 kW

Expected yearly generation: 7,993 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 8,048 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.