See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Modeled solar project
Capital cost (total): $182,059
Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW
Lifetime energy cost savings: $54,282
Net lifetime savings: $-127,778
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3
Proposed nameplate capacity: 22 kW
Expected yearly generation: 20,895 kWh/year
Output per 10kW solar PV: 9,308 kWh/year
Estimated solar penetration level: 2%
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.