Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Belkovski, belkofski (unnamed stream, site #7) -- Unnamed Creek

Present value of capital cost: $9,998,990

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,096,771

Net lifetime savings: $-7,902,219

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 178 kW

Expected yearly generation: 981,599 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $10,179,794

Estimated hydro penetration level: 21.99%

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King cove (ram creek, north branch)

Present value of capital cost: $2,027,293

Lifetime energy cost savings: $261,095

Net lifetime savings: $-1,766,197

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 30 kW

Expected yearly generation: 165,438 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $2,063,951

Estimated hydro penetration level: 3.71%

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King cove (unnamed creek, sw)

Present value of capital cost: $6,649,392

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,246,317

Net lifetime savings: $-4,403,075

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 150 kW

Expected yearly generation: 827,190 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $6,769,628

Estimated hydro penetration level: 18.53%

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King cove (unnamed creek, ne)

Present value of capital cost: $13,198,463

Lifetime energy cost savings: $9,906,877

Net lifetime savings: $-3,291,586

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.8

Proposed nameplate capacity: 500 kW

Expected yearly generation: 2,757,301 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $13,437,121

Estimated hydro penetration level: 61.78%

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Waterfall creek hydroelectric construction project

Present value of capital cost: $6,752,400

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,562,249

Net lifetime savings: $-5,190,150

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 400 kW

Expected yearly generation: 720,782 kWh/year

Phase: Construction

Upfront capital cost: $6,874,498

Estimated hydro penetration level: 16.15%

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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.