See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems
Modeled solar project
Capital cost (total): $1,150,360
Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW
Lifetime energy cost savings: $252,328
Net lifetime savings: $-898,032
Benefit-cost ratio: 0.2
Proposed nameplate capacity: 142 kW
Expected yearly generation: 113,716 kWh/year
Output per 10kW solar PV: 8,017 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.