Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $4,757,024

Capital cost (cost per kW): $7,319/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,237,321

Net lifetime savings: $-2,519,704

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.5

Proposed nameplate capacity: 525 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,103,760 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 4

Estimated capacity factor: 0.24

Estimated wind penetration level: 36.77%

Notes: None

source: unknown

This component calculates the potential cost savings from changes in the amount of diesel fuel used for electricity generation from the installation of new wind power infrastructure.