See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Modeled solar project
Capital cost (total): $87,766
Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW
Lifetime energy cost savings: $107,685
Net lifetime savings: $19,918
Benefit-cost ratio: 1.2
Proposed nameplate capacity: 11 kW
Expected yearly generation: 8,299 kWh/year
Output per 10kW solar PV: 7,669 kWh/year
Estimated solar penetration level: 2%
This component calculates the potential cost savings through changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new solar panel infrastructure.