LCOE Calculator
Compare the Levelized Cost of Energy across up to 4 sources. Adjust inputs or use Lazard v16 presets.
LCOE Results ($/MWh)
LCOE Comparison
Cost Breakdown by Component
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| Rank | Source | LCOE ($/MWh) | Capital | O&M | Fuel |
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How this was calculated
LCOE = (Sum of discounted annual costs) / (Sum of discounted annual generation)
Annual cost = (CAPEX × CRF) + Fixed O&M + (Variable O&M × gen) + (Fuel × Heat Rate × gen / 1,000,000)
CRF = r(1+r)n / ((1+r)n − 1). Annual gen = 1 kW × CF × 8,760 / 1,000 MWh.
Presets from Lazard LCOE v16.0 mid-range. No escalation, degradation, tax credits, or carbon pricing assumed.
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Book a free strategy call →Understanding Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
The Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) is the standard metric for comparing electricity generation costs across technologies. It represents the average cost per MWh over a plant's lifetime, accounting for capital expenditures, operating costs, fuel costs, and the time value of money. For renewables, fuel costs are zero but capacity factors are lower. For thermal plants, fuel costs can dominate LCOE. Presets are based on Lazard LCOE v16.0 mid-range estimates. All calculations run in your browser. Built by Groundwork Analytics. Get in touch or email info@petropt.com.