Preliminary Assessment of Renewable Energy Options at the Sravasti Abbey

Summary

A Buddhist monastery in Washington state sought technical assistance to achieve its energy goals, focusing on increasing carbon-free electricity and improving energy resilience. NREL conducted a preliminary techno-economic assessment using its REopt platform to evaluate solar PV, distributed wind, and electric storage options for the site. The assessment concluded that, given the site's low electricity rates, implementing these renewable energy systems would currently result in a negative net present value, making them less cost-effective than continuing with existing energy purchasing.

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