Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Lake redfield

Present value of capital cost: $36,117,223

Lifetime energy cost savings: $10,425,981

Net lifetime savings: $-25,691,242

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 1,500 kW

Expected yearly generation: 3,700,000 kWh/year

Phase: Reconnaissance

Upfront capital cost: $36,770,303

Estimated hydro penetration level: 62.89%

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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.