Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Galena and ruby (melozitna river, low head)

Present value of capital cost: $1,302,117,526

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-342,702,946

Net lifetime savings: $-1,644,820,472

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 64,000 kW

Expected yearly generation: 87,600,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $1,325,662,723

Estimated hydro penetration level: 13,036.02%

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Ruby (grayling creek)

Present value of capital cost: $14,599,848

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-925,749

Net lifetime savings: $-15,525,597

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 200 kW

Expected yearly generation: 628,994 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $14,863,846

Estimated hydro penetration level: 93.60%

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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.