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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