Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $6,982,928

Capital cost (cost per kW): $7,319/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $9,862,537

Net lifetime savings: $2,879,608

Benefit-cost ratio: 1.4

Proposed nameplate capacity: 825 kW

Expected yearly generation: 2,312,640 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 6

Estimated capacity factor: 0.32

Estimated wind penetration level: 0.84%

Notes: None

source: unknown

This component calculates the potential cost savings from changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new wind power infrastructure.