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eng.levelised-cost-energy Calculator
Calculates Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) from capital cost, O&M, fuel cost, capacity factor, and discount rate over the project lifetime. LCOE allows direct comparison between technologies with different cost structures — in most markets, utility solar now has lower LCOE than new coal or gas.
Inputs
Capital Cost Musd
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Annual Om Musd
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Annual Energy Gwh
Capacity to do work (J or kWh). Conserved — converts between forms but total stays constant in a closed system.
Discount Rate Pct
Rate used to bring future cash flows back to today's value. Higher rates make future money worth less — used in NPV, bond pricing, and valuation.
Project Life Years
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Results
LCOE (¢/kWh)
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
LCOE ($/MWh)
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
capital recovery factor CRF
A dimensionless multiplier applied in the calculation.
annualised capex ($M)
The result expressed on a per-year basis.
LCOE = (Capex×CRF + O&M) / E
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
benchmarks (2024)
Reference value for comparison — the industry standard, historical average, or target that this result is measured against.