Scenario 1
CURRENT
| Description | Small Remote Community (50-100 People) |
|---|---|
|
Existing System |
150 kW (2 x 100 KVA Diesel Generator) |
|
Average/Peak Load |
75 kW/110 kw |
|
Daily Energy Demand |
1300 kWh/day |
|
Annual Fuel Usage |
108,457 L |
|
Fuel Cost per Litre |
$2.20 |
|
Annual Fuel Costs |
$238,605 |
|
Servicing Costs per kWh |
$0.035 |
|
kWh per Annum |
474,500 |
|
Annual Servicing Costs |
$16,608 |
|
Total Costs per Annum |
$255,213 |
SOLUTION
| Description | 120 kW PV System + 300 kWh BESS |
|---|---|
|
PV System Cost |
$144,000 |
|
BESS System Cost |
$210,000 |
|
Inverter & Controls |
$70,000 |
|
Installation & Commissioning |
$90,000 |
|
Total System Cost |
$514,000 |
RESULTS
| Payback Period | 2.02 Years |
|---|---|
|
ROI |
49.7% |
|
Lifetime Savings (15 Years) |
$3,314,194 |
