Table 2 Economic inputs adopted for analysis
Parameter | Units | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
Feed-in tariff | $/kWh | 0.175 | [25] |
Total cost of biogas digester and generator | $/kW | 5000 | [24] |
Fixed O&M cost | % | 6 | [24] |
Variable O&M cost (nonfuel) | $/kWh | 0.020 | [26] |
Variable O&M cost (fuel) | $/kWh | 0.014 | [26] |
Annual power plant availability | % | 94 | [27] |
Annual inflation rate | % | 2 | [28] |
Discount rate | % | 6 | [29] |
External financing | % | 100 | Author’s Assumption |
Debt term | Years | 8 | Author’s Assumption |
Capital interest rate | % | 16.5 | [30] |
Project life | Years | 15 | [26] |