Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $231,775

Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $47,974

Net lifetime savings: $-183,802

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 29 kW

Expected yearly generation: 19,196 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 6,717 kWh/year

Estimated solar penetration level: 1%

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.