Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $4,153,105

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $3,172,614

Net lifetime savings: $-980,490

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.8

Proposed nameplate capacity: 350 kW

Expected yearly generation: 735,840 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 4

Estimated capacity factor: 0.24

Estimated wind penetration level: 36.59%

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.