Levelized Cost of Energy Calculator — सूत्र
## Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
LCOE is the average cost per unit of energy over the entire lifetime of a generating asset, allowing fair comparison between different energy sources.
### Simplified Formula
**LCOE = (Capital Cost + Lifetime Operating Costs) / Lifetime Energy Output**
A full LCOE includes discounting future costs and energy, but this simplified version gives a useful first approximation. Lower LCOE means cheaper energy.
LCOE is the average cost per unit of energy over the entire lifetime of a generating asset, allowing fair comparison between different energy sources.
### Simplified Formula
**LCOE = (Capital Cost + Lifetime Operating Costs) / Lifetime Energy Output**
A full LCOE includes discounting future costs and energy, but this simplified version gives a useful first approximation. Lower LCOE means cheaper energy.
हल किया गया उदाहरण
A $50,000 solar system produces 10,000 kWh/year with $500/year maintenance over 25 years.
- Total cost = $50,000 + ($500 x 25) = $62,500
- Total energy = 10,000 x 25 = 250,000 kWh
- LCOE = $62,500 / 250,000 = $0.25/kWh
- That is 25 cents per kWh