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Modeled solar project
Capital cost (total): $131,059
Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW
Lifetime energy cost savings: $34,165
Net lifetime savings: $-96,893
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3
Proposed nameplate capacity: 16 kW
Expected yearly generation: 10,855 kWh/year
Output per 10kW solar PV: 6,717 kWh/year
Estimated solar penetration level: 1%
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.