Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Kaltag (kaltag river s tributary) -- Kaltag River, South Tributary

Present value of capital cost: $13,198,036

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-812,082

Net lifetime savings: $-14,010,118

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 115 kW

Expected yearly generation: 361,671 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $13,436,686

Estimated hydro penetration level: 56.47%

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Kaltag (north tributary kaltag river) -- Kaltag River, North Tributary

Present value of capital cost: $14,011,280

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-1,500,231

Net lifetime savings: $-15,511,511

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 127 kW

Expected yearly generation: 300,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $14,264,635

Estimated hydro penetration level: 46.84%

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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.