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LCOE Calculator
Calculate the Levelized Cost of Energy for different power generation technologies. Select a preset or customize the inputs below.
Total overnight capital cost
Nameplate capacity
Average utilization rate
Expected operational life
Annual fixed operating costs
Per-MWh operating costs
$/MMBtu for thermal, $/MWh for others
Weighted average cost of capital
Thermal efficiency (0 for renewables)
Results
Levelized Cost of Energy
$43.65/MWh
($4.365/kWh)
Cost Breakdown ($/MWh)
Lifetime Energy
65,700 MWh
Lifetime Cost
$2,867,592.11
Methodology Notes:
- LCOE = (Annualized Capital + Fixed O&M + Variable O&M + Fuel) / Annual Energy Output
- Capital is annualized using the Capital Recovery Factor based on discount rate and lifetime
- Values are estimates and may vary significantly based on location, project specifics, and market conditions
- This calculator does not include transmission costs, integration costs, or subsidies
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