Investments in Renewable Energy

Calculate the economics of renewable energy projects using three methods: payback time, simple annual method, and discounted cash flow analysis.

Renewable Energy Investment Analysis

This tool helps you evaluate the economic viability of renewable energy projects using three calculation methods:

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Investment (I) ($)

Energy Produced/Saved per Year (E) (kWh/year)

Energy Cost per kWh (c) ($/kWh)

Annual Savings (A)-- $/year

Payback Time (t)-- years

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Investment (I) ($)

Investment Lifetime (y) (years)

Average Annual Running Costs (C) ($/year)

Energy Produced/Saved per Year (E) (kWh/year)

Annual Depreciation (I/y)-- $/year

Cost of Energy Produced (c)-- $/kWh

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Initial Investment (I) ($)

Energy Produced/Saved per Year (E) (kWh/year)

Energy Cost per kWh (c) ($/kWh)

Annual Running Costs (C) ($/year)

Monetary Interest Rate (imn) (decimal)

Inflation Rate (iin) (decimal)

Project Lifetime (years) (years)

Real Interest Rate (i)-- decimal

Annual Cash Flow (first year)-- $/year