Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Mentasta lake (right tributary of slana river) -- Slana River, Tributary

Present value of capital cost: $11,549,045

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-1,361,323

Net lifetime savings: $-12,910,368

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 84 kW

Expected yearly generation: 287,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $11,757,878

Estimated hydro penetration level: 21.25%

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Carlson creek

Present value of capital cost: $24,582,054

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,377,227

Net lifetime savings: $-22,204,826

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.1

Proposed nameplate capacity: 325 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,473,622 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $25,026,552

Estimated hydro penetration level: 109.11%

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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.