Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $279,963

Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $187,017

Net lifetime savings: $-92,946

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.7

Proposed nameplate capacity: 35 kW

Expected yearly generation: 27,685 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 8,020 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.