Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $11,075,997

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

Lifetime energy cost savings: $12,049,507

Net lifetime savings: $973,509

Benefit-cost ratio: 1.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 2,414 kW

Expected yearly generation: 7,612,790 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 7

Estimated capacity factor: 0.36

Estimated wind penetration level: 24.11%

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.