Oilfield Microgrid Calculator
Optimize solar PV + gas generator + battery storage to minimize LCOE for remote oilfield operations — free, browser-based.
Site & Cost Parameters
Optimal LCOE
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Solar Capacity
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Gas Gen Capacity
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Battery Storage
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Total CapEx
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Annual Fuel Cost
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Solar Fraction
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CO2 Saved vs Gas-Only
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LCOE vs Solar Fraction
Cost Breakdown
24-Hour Dispatch Profile (Typical Day)
How this was calculated
Method: Parametric sweep of solar penetration fraction (0-80%) with battery sized to store 4 hours of excess solar. Gas generator sized to meet peak load independently (reliability constraint).
LCOE: (NPV of all costs) / (total energy delivered over project life). Includes CapEx, O&M, fuel, and battery replacement at year 10.
Solar production: Solar kW * irradiance * 365 / 1000 * performance ratio (0.80). Hourly profile modeled as bell curve centered at noon.
Gas fuel: Fuel consumption = kWh_gas / (efficiency * 293.07 kWh/Mcf).
Limitations: Simplified hourly model, no stochastic weather, no ramp rate constraints. For detailed analysis with actual irradiance data and load profiles, contact us.
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Remote oilfield operations typically rely on natural gas or diesel generators for power. With solar PV costs dropping below $1.50/W installed and lithium battery storage at $300/kWh, hybrid microgrids are increasingly economic for upstream operations. The key question is: what mix of solar, gas generation, and battery storage minimizes the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) while maintaining reliability?
Commercial tools handle detailed microgrid optimization. This free calculator provides a simplified parametric analysis suitable for screening. It sweeps solar penetration fractions, sizes battery to store 4 hours of excess solar, and maintains gas generator capacity to meet peak load independently (N-1 reliability).
Key factors include solar irradiance (varies by location from 3-7 kWh/m2/day), gas price (field gas at $1-3/Mcf vs diesel at $3-5/gal equivalent), load profile shape, and required reliability level. Battery replacement cycles (typically every 10 years) significantly impact lifecycle costs.
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