Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $16,469,601

Capital cost (cost per kW): $4,236/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $11,724,421

Net lifetime savings: $-4,745,180

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.7

Proposed nameplate capacity: 3,670 kW

Expected yearly generation: 7,715,808 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 4

Estimated capacity factor: 0.24

Estimated wind penetration level: 34.43%

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.