Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $5,136,955

Capital cost (cost per kW): $9,705/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,882,250

Net lifetime savings: $-3,254,705

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.4

Proposed nameplate capacity: 450 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,261,440 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 6

Estimated capacity factor: 0.32

Estimated wind penetration level: 28.26%

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.