Which of the following statements is true for both solar energy and wind energy?(1 point)
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Power from this energy source can easily be integrated into existing power grid systems.
Power from this energy source can easily be integrated into existing power grid systems.
Energy is able to be collected both day and night.
Energy is able to be collected both day and night.
Power generation using this energy source does not contribute to water pollution.
Power generation using this energy source does not contribute to water pollution.
Energy collection equipment can be installed in agricultural areas without affecting crop production.
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Energy collection equipment can be installed in agricultural areas without affecting crop production.
A solar energy project is expected to have capital costs of $995,000, average yearly operating costs of $175,000, and a lifetime of 25 years. If the total production during the lifetime of the project is 89,500,000 kWh, what is the levelized cost of energy (LCOE)?(1 point)
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$0.77 per kWh
$0.77 per kWh
$0.60 per kWh
$0.60 per kWh
$0.06 per kWh
$0.06 per kWh
$0.07 per kWh
$0.07 per kWh
Responses
$0.77 per kWh
$0.77 per kWh
$0.60 per kWh
$0.60 per kWh
$0.06 per kWh
$0.06 per kWh
$0.07 per kWh
$0.07 per kWh
$0.77 per kWh
Which of the following is a characteristic of levelized cost of energy (LCOE)?(1 point)
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It is the minimum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the minimum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the maximum amount of power that can be produced per dollar over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the maximum amount of power that can be produced per dollar over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the maximum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the maximum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the minimum amount of power that can be produced per dollar over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the minimum amount of power that can be produced per dollar over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
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It is the minimum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the minimum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the maximum amount of power that can be produced per dollar over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the maximum amount of power that can be produced per dollar over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the maximum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the maximum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the minimum amount of power that can be produced per dollar over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the minimum amount of power that can be produced per dollar over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
It is the minimum price per kWh at which electricity must be sold in order to break even over the lifetime of a power-generating project.
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