Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Valdez, tatitlek (indian creek)

Present value of capital cost: $10,108,010

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,052,057

Net lifetime savings: $-8,055,953

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 128 kW

Expected yearly generation: 617,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $10,290,786

Estimated hydro penetration level: 293.70%

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Cordova (silver lake)

Present value of capital cost: $569,293,293

Lifetime energy cost savings: $-143,468,888

Net lifetime savings: $-712,762,180

Benefit-cost ratio: -0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 15,000 kW

Expected yearly generation: 68,013,317 kWh/year

Phase: Feasibility

Upfront capital cost: $579,587,388

Estimated hydro penetration level: 32,375.11%

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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.