Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled solar project

Capital cost (total): $77,351

Capital cost (cost per kW): $8,000/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $34,962

Net lifetime savings: $-42,389

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.5

Proposed nameplate capacity: 10 kW

Expected yearly generation: 8,422 kWh/year

Output per 10kW solar PV: 8,830 kWh/year

Estimated solar penetration level: 2%

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.