Current system

See: Generation for more details of the current generation systems

Modeled wind power

Capital cost (total): $6,607,560

Capital cost (cost per kW): $5,676/kW

Lifetime energy cost savings: $2,208,056

Net lifetime savings: $-4,399,504

Benefit-cost ratio: 0.3

Proposed nameplate capacity: 1,025 kW

Expected yearly generation: 1,346,850 kWh/year

Estimated wind class: 2

Estimated capacity factor: 0.15

Estimated wind penetration level: 22.89%

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.