Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Karluk (unnamed stream, site #1) -- Unnamed Creek, 1

Present value of capital cost: $9,117,359

Lifetime energy cost savings: $451,961

Net lifetime savings: $-8,665,398

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 420 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,560,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $9,282,221

Estimated hydro penetration level: 749.74%

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Karluk (unnamed stream, site #2) -- Unnamed Creek, 2

Present value of capital cost: $5,560,203

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,076,472

Net lifetime savings: $-4,483,731

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 190 kW

Expected yearly generation: 705,714 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $5,660,744

Estimated hydro penetration level: 339.17%

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Karluk (unnamed stream, site #3) -- Unnamed Creek, 3

Present value of capital cost: $5,665,108

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,033,592

Net lifetime savings: $-4,631,516

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 180 kW

Expected yearly generation: 668,571 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $5,767,546

Estimated hydro penetration level: 321.32%

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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.