over 10 years (two cycles) = [-8,000(A/P,8%,5) - 5,500 + 500(A/F,8%,5)] (same for both cycles, so just use one cycle — yes, because AW for one cycle = AW over LCM). = -8,000(0.25046) - 5,500 + 500(0.17046) = -2,003.68 - 5,500 + 85.23 = -$7,418.45 / yr
First gen: -8,000 - 5,500(P/A,8%,5) + 500(P/F,8%,5) = -8,000 - 5,500(3.9927) + 500(0.6806) = -8,000 - 21,960 + 340 = -29,620 engineering economy excelerated ebook
| | Solar + Battery | Diesel Gen | |--------------|----------------|-------------| | Initial Cost | $25,000 | $8,000 | | Annual O&M | $500 | $2,500 | | Fuel cost | $0 | $3,000 (escalating 5%/yr) | | Lifespan | 10 years | 5 years (then replace) | | Salvage value | $2,000 | $500 | | MARR (hurdle rate) | 8% | 8% | over 10 years (two cycles) = [-8,000(A/P,8%,5) -
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