Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Ouzinkie (unnamed stream, site #1) -- Unnamed Creek, 1

Present value of capital cost: $11,804,834

Lifetime energy cost savings: $3,971,016

Net lifetime savings: $-7,833,818

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 990 kW

Expected yearly generation: 3,677,143 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $12,018,292

Estimated hydro penetration level: 484.75%

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

Present value of capital cost: $6,549,704

Lifetime energy cost savings: $3,918,647

Net lifetime savings: $-2,631,057

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.6

Proposed nameplate capacity: 220 kW

Expected yearly generation: 817,143 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $6,668,137

Estimated hydro penetration level: 107.72%

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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.