Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Nikolski, sheep creek

Present value of capital cost: $5,794,700

Lifetime energy cost savings: $1,070,568

Net lifetime savings: $-4,724,132

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 120 kW

Expected yearly generation: 661,752 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $5,899,481

Estimated hydro penetration level: 328.72%

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Nikolski (unnamed stream, site #2) -- Unnamed Creek

Present value of capital cost: $18,536,214

Lifetime energy cost savings: $115,353

Net lifetime savings: $-18,420,861

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 1,000 kW

Expected yearly generation: 5,514,602 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $18,871,390

Estimated hydro penetration level: 2,739.36%

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Nikolski (unnamed stream, site #3) -- Unnamed Creek

Present value of capital cost: $8,973,980

Lifetime energy cost savings: $240,981

Net lifetime savings: $-8,732,999

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.0

Proposed nameplate capacity: 130 kW

Expected yearly generation: 716,898 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $9,136,250

Estimated hydro penetration level: 356.12%

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This component calculates the potential cost savings through changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new hydropower infrastructure. Requires that at least a reconnaissance-level hydropower study has been completed for the community.