This optional column is used to specify a build cost that the unit will incur each year, calculated as LCCR * Build Cost * Nameplate Capacity (in kW). It is entered as currency/kW, e.g., $/kW-yr.

The final cost will be accrued on an hourly basis and can be used in short-term or long-term studies. The final calculated cost is reported in the Build_Cost output column.

 NOTE: Specify inputs for any time period (annually, monthly, weekly, hourly, or sub-hourly). For information on specifying a variable's time series, see Entering a Time Series.