An integrated, combined cycle power plant produces 280 MW of electricity by gasifying coal. The capital investment for the plant is $610 million, spread evenly over two years. The operating life of the plant is expected to be 21 years Additionally, the plant will operate at full capacity 73% of the time (downtime is 27% of any given year). The MARR is 6% per year. power grid, what is the simple payback period of the plant? Is it a low-risk venture? a. If this plant will make a profit of three cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity sold to b. What is the IRR for the plant? Is it profitable? Si

An integrated, combined cycle power plant produces 280 MW of electricity by gasifying coal. The capital investment for the plant is $610 million, spread evenly over two years. The operating life of the plant is expected to be 21 years Additionally, the plant will operate at full capacity 73% of the time (downtime is 27% of any given year). The MARR is 6% per year. power grid, what is the simple payback period of the plant? Is it a low-risk venture? a. If this plant will make a profit of three cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity sold to b. What is the IRR for the plant? Is it profitable? Si

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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