Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Ophir (o-4, not identified) -- Unnamed Creek, O-4

Present value of capital cost: $93,202,053

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-18,817,014

Net lifetime savings: $-112,019,067

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 880 kW

Expected yearly generation: 4,608,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $94,887,355

Estimated hydro penetration level: 2,519.89%

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Takotna (ganes creek)

Present value of capital cost: $303,588,287

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-76,628,377

Net lifetime savings: $-380,216,664

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 1,200 kW

Expected yearly generation: 2,838,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $309,077,842

Estimated hydro penetration level: 1,551.96%

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Takotna (gold creek)

Present value of capital cost: $886,731

Lifetime energy cost savings: $754,907

Net lifetime savings: $-131,825

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.9

Proposed nameplate capacity: 20 kW

Expected yearly generation: 67,506 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $902,765

Estimated hydro penetration level: 36.92%

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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.