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Table 2 Parameter values used in the supply model and calculation of LCOE for setting the optimization weights [26, 27]

From: Supply optimization based on society’s cost of electricity and a calibrated demand model for future renewable energy transition in Niger

Parameter

Grid-tied PV

Hydropower

Coal

Diesel

Capital cost, $/kW

2400

2100

1300

1250

Life time, year

20

40

40

20

Capacity factor, %

21

65

70

60

O&M cost, $/kW/year

24

55

45

10

Fuel cost, $/Mbtu

–

–

5.1

18.23

Heat rate, btu/KWh

–

–

8937

10,000

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