Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $674,130

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $248,244

Net lifetime savings: $-425,886

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4

Proposed nameplate capacity: 83 kW

Expected yearly generation: 71,427 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 8,593 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.