Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $3,907,142

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,161,306

Net lifetime savings: $-1,745,836

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.6

Proposed nameplate capacity: 325 kW

Expected yearly generation: 911,040 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 6

Estimated capacity factor: 0.32

Estimated wind penetration level: 48.36%

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.