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Comparison between different HES options
| Item | Diesel‐electric generators | Wind/diesel electric generators | PV/diesel electric generators | PV/wind/diesel electric generators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Fraction, % | 0 | 28.2 | 18.6 | 42.3 |
| CoE, ($/kWh) | 0.430 | 0.377 | 0.380 | 0.348 |
| Fuel consumed, (L/yr) | 413,184 | 332,164 | 357,088 | 297,843 |
| Fuel cost, ($/yr) | 607,381 | 488,281 | 524,920 | 437,829 |
| Capital cost, ($) | 82,500 | 402,500 | 190,577 | 510,576 |
