| Many Cooperative
members are interested in owning renewable energy systems,
particularly wind, for their homes, businesses, or farming
operations. A common question asked is how much money can be
saved in future electricity costs in comparison to the
investment. This comprehensive
Small Wind Cash Flow Model (Microsoft Excel) can help
you analyze the economics of investing in a small wind
turbine. |
| There are many
variables that have an impact on the economic viability of a
small wind machine. This model allows the user to input many
of these variables including: |
- Project Costs
- Interest rates
- Electricity generated
- Retail electric rate
- Project life
- Grants and loans
- O&M costs
- Electricity consumed
- Utility's avoided cost of generation
- Discount rate
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Once you open the
spreadsheet, click on the "instructions" tab at the bottom
for input and term descriptions.
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