Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $2,637,975

Capital cost (cost per kW): $9,705/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $451,106

Net lifetime savings: $-2,186,870

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 196 kW

Expected yearly generation: 257,544 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 2

Estimated capacity factor: 0.15

Estimated wind penetration level: 22.26%

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.