Is the extra capital cost of tracking and fixed-tilt systems worth it? Lets investigate. For each question, Use a capacity factor derived from NREL. You can find this most quickly from the map, as is done on the Solar Resource page. You may ignore non-capital costs.

1.) This is a multi-part question. Make sure to enter all your values before hitting "Check". What is the LCOE of a horizontal plate installation in Arizona? Assume $1750/kW capital cost, and a CCF of 0.1.

2.) Whats the LCOE of a fixed-tilt installation in Arizona, pointed south at latitude? Assume $1800/kW capital cost (only a slight increase), and a CCF of 0.1.

3.) Whats the LCOE of a N-S axis tracking installation in Arizona, pointed south at latitude? Assume $1950/kW capital cost, and a CCF of 0.1.