LCOE Calculator

Compare the true lifecycle cost of Solar, Wind, and Fossil Fuel generation.

Project Parameters

CAPEX ($/kW) 800
Installation & Equipment Cost
Fixed O&M ($/kW-yr) 15
Capacity Factor (%) 20
Utilization rate (Solar ~20%, Gas ~80%)
Fuel Cost ($/MWh-e) 0
Zero for Renewables. High for Diesel.
Discount Rate / WACC (%) 8
Project Lifetime (Years) 25
Levelized Cost
$0
per MWh
($0.00 / kWh)
Cost Breakdown ($/MWh)
CAPEX
$0
O&M
$0
Fuel
$0
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Why LCOE Matters?

The Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) is the benchmark metric used to compare the true cost per MWh across technologies (solar, wind, gas, diesel, nuclear). This calculator lets you stress-test assumptions like CAPEX, O&M, fuel cost, capacity factor, and lifetime so you can evaluate bids, tariffs, and investment decisions with a consistent apples-to-apples model.