FORGET DIESEL LIFE CYCLE CALCULATION SOLAR IS UP TO 4 x CHEAPER THAN DIESEL OVER 10 YEARS Capital Cost ($RRP incl GST) of Grundfos SQFlex 2.5-2N, 6 PV Panels vs. Solar Pump Package (Excludes bore drilling, labour, electrical and other installation costs) Running & Maintenance Costs: PV Panel cleaning costs to maintain efficiency over 10 years 2% CPI increases to running and maintenance cost over 10 years Capital Cost ($RRP incl GST) of 5kVA Diesel Generator Grundfos SP 3A-18 Submersible Pump, Pump Starter & Pressure Kit (Excludes bore drilling, labour, electrical and other installation costs) Running & Maintenance Costs: 5kVA Diesel Generator over 10 years calculated by adding: • Diesel fuel to run the generator 6.28 hours/day 365 days/year • Manufacturers recommended annual maintenance schedule • 2% CPI increases to running and maintenance cost per year Costs of Solar Pump Package Costs vs Diesel Generator Pump Package Costs Over 10 Years Diesel Generator/ Pump Package $11,660.00 $56,902.00 Total $68,562.00 *Images above are for illustrative purposes only. Actual products may vary Installation assumptions: • Renewable Energy Credits (REC) Zone 1 • Average daylight hours/day - 6.28 • Diesel generator powered pumping hours considered were the same as average daylight hours Solar Pump Package $15,619.00 $482.00 Total $16,101.00 $0k $10k $20k $30k $40k $50k $60k $70k Initial Purchase Cost (inc. GST) Running & Maintenance Costs Over 10 Years Disclaimer: • Results may differ depending on location of installation, average daylight hours at the location • Equipment RRP’s, fuel usage, fuel costs, daylight hours and all other assumptions made in any calculations were averages applicable as of 1st January 2022 IN THIS EXAMPLE DIESEL IS 4.2 x MORE EXPENSIVE THAN SOLAR OVER 10 YEARS
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