Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $192,891

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $182,706

Net lifetime savings: $-10,186

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.9

Proposed nameplate capacity: 24 kW

Expected yearly generation: 18,028 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 7,580 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.