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Energy assumptions

Default energy assumptions

General

  1. Storage To Generation Ratio: 1.5

  2. Backup To Primary Generation ratio: The percentage of energy assumed to be generated by the backup generator as part of the total energy generation under normal operation, defaults to 20% (frequency regulation, grid stability, overall Capex)V

Generation Method Dependent

Solar PV: (at 11 degrees)

  • Install cost per kW: $1,800

  • Maximum generation per square meter: 200 kWh

  • One time cost: n/a

Solar PV: (at 30 degrees)

  • Install cost per kW: $1,800

  • Maximum generation per square meter: 200 kWh

  • One time cost: n/a

CHP/Cogen:

  • Install Cost per kW: $3,500

  • Per kWh fuel cost: $0.10

HAWT (Wind Turbine): (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine):

  • Install cost per kW: $2,500

  • Cut in: wind speed required for the turbine to move, defaults to 3 knots

  • Cut out: wind speed that would cause the turbine to lock, defaults to 20 knots

  • Capacity: Capacity of one turbine, defaults to 1.5 MW

  • Blade length: Length of blade, defaults to 3.8 meters

Diesel Engine:

  • Install cost per kW: $1,500 (Median cost assumed between spinning and standby)

  • Per kWh fuel cost: 0.12

Gas Engine:

  • Install cost per kW: $1,500 (Median cost assumed between spinning and standby)

  • Per kWh fuel cost: 0.11

Propane Engine:

  • Install Cost per kW: $1,500 (Median cost assumed between spinning and standby)

  • Per kWh fuel cost: 0.11

Battery storage:

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