LCOE vs WACC Analysis

Compare levelized cost of energy between Solar PV and Fossil generation

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LCOE Sensitivity to Cost of Capital

Solar PV
Fossil
Crossover Point
Calculating...
WACC where Solar PV becomes cheaper than Fossil
Solar PV Parameters
Renewable energy source
CAPEX 700 $/kW
200 $/kW 1,200 $/kW
Capacity Factor 22%
15% 30%
Lifecycle 25 years
10 years 30 years
Operating Expenses
Fixed OPEX 15 $/kW-yr
Variable OPEX 0 $/MWh
LCOE at 5% WACC
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LCOE at 10% WACC
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Fossil Fuel Parameters
Conventional generation
CAPEX 2,000 $/kW
500 $/kW 5,000 $/kW
Capacity Factor 70%
40% 90%
Lifecycle 30 years
20 years 40 years
Operating Expenses
Fixed OPEX 30 $/kW-yr
Variable OPEX 25 $/MWh
LCOE at 5% WACC
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LCOE at 10% WACC
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Parameter Solar PV Fossil