Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $8,221,159

Capital cost (cost per kW): $5,676/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $6,881,452

Net lifetime savings: $-1,339,707

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.8

Proposed nameplate capacity: 1,279 kW

Expected yearly generation: 2,688,970 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 4

Estimated capacity factor: 0.24

Estimated wind penetration level: 12.54%

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.