Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $35,859,995

Capital cost (cost per kW): $4,236/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $41,935,864

Net lifetime savings: $6,075,869

Benefit-cost ratio: 1.2

Proposed nameplate capacity: 8,150 kW

Expected yearly generation: 22,846,080 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 6

Estimated capacity factor: 0.32

Estimated wind penetration level: 47.62%

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.