Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $3,415,217

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $504,640

Net lifetime savings: $-2,910,577

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 275 kW

Expected yearly generation: 361,350 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 2

Estimated capacity factor: 0.15

Estimated wind penetration level: 22.30%

Notes: None

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Kwethluk wind project 0

Capital cost (total): $2,185,404

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $519,426

Net lifetime savings: $-1,665,978

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 150 kW

Expected yearly generation: 197,100 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 2

Estimated capacity factor: 0.15

Estimated wind penetration level: 21.72%

Notes: nan

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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.