Zephyr Farming Pty Ltd is considering the purchase of a wind
turbine generator in order to generate electricity and to reduce
the electricity costs for their offices, which are located in
Toowoomba. Currently the business uses 60,000 kilowatt hours (kWh)
per quarter (3 months) at an average cost of $0.30 per kwh,
supplied by the local coal fired power station. The current
required rate of return used to evaluate projects is 6%, with a
required payback period of 3 years.
The Queensland government started a scheme to provide an incentive
for business to use alternative sources of renewable power. The
incentives are 5% immediate reimbursement of the purchase and
installation costs. This reimbursement can be paid to the supplier
providing and installing the equipment. Therefore, the net cash
flow from Zephyr Farming Pty Ltd is the purchase cost plus the
installation cost less the 5% incentive back from government to
offset these costs.
Project details:
Cost of wind turbine
generator
$6,000
Cost to install turbine and generator (by
supplier) $450
Expected cash incentive back from government to offset cost of the
panels paid immediately the wind turbine generator
installed
5% of total costs
Turbine expected (on average) generated
kilowatt
300 hours per month
Generator’s expected life (in
years)
15 years
Requirement
4. Calculate the net present value (NPV) of the project with a
required rate of return at 6%. As the savings are the same each
year, use the present value table on the next page for an ordinary
annuity. (9 marks)
5. Comment on whether Zephyr should proceed with this project using
the Net Present Value method and whether you should base your
decision only in this quantitative calculation. (1 mark)
1. Cost of turbine generator = $6,000
Add: installation cost = $450
Less: Reimbursement from government = 5%*6,450 = $322.5
Total initial investment = $6,127.5
Calculation of net annual savings:
Generation of kilowatt hours per month = 300
Annual = 300*12 = 3,600
Cost per kWh = $0.30
Net annual savings = 3,600*0.30 = $1,080
4. NPV = Present Value of Cash inflows - Present Value of Cash Outflows
= 1,080*PVAF(6%, 15 years) - 6,127.5
= 1,080*9.712 - 6,127.5
= 4,361.46
5.Since NPV of the project is positive, Zephyr should proceed with this project as per NPV method.
Payback period of investment should also be considered. Also, factors such as availability of funds etc. should also be considered.
Zephyr Farming Pty Ltd is considering the purchase of a wind turbine generator in order to...
Zephyr Farming Pty Ltd is considering the purchase of a wind turbine generator in order to generate electricity and to reduce the electricity costs for their offices, which are located in Toowoomba. Currently the business uses 60,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per quarter (3 months) at an average cost of $0.30 per kwh, supplied by the local coal fired power station. The current required rate of return used to evaluate projects is 6%, with a required payback period of 3 years....
Zephyr Farming Pty Ltd is considering the purchase of a wind turbine generator in order to generate electricity and to reduce the electricity costs for their offices, which are located in Toowoomba. Currently the business uses 60,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per quarter (3 months) at an average cost of $0.30 per kwh, supplied by the local coal fired power station. The current required rate of return used to evaluate projects is 6%, with a required payback period of 3 years....
Zephyr Farming Pty Ltd is considering the purchase of a wind turbine generator in order to generate electricity and to reduce the electricity costs for their offices, which are located in Toowoomba. Currently the business uses 60,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per quarter (3 months) at an average cost of $0.30 per kwh, supplied by the local coal fired power station. The current required rate of return used to evaluate projects is 6%, with a required payback period of 3 years....
Zephyr Farming Pty Ltd is considering the purchase of a wind turbine generator in order to generate electricity and to reduce the electricity costs for their offices, which are located in Toowoomba. Currently the business uses 60,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per quarter (3 months) at an average cost of $0.30 per kwh, supplied by the local coal fired power station. The current required rate of return used to evaluate projects is 6%, with a required payback period of 3 years....
Zephyr Farming Pty Ltd is considering the purchase of a wind turbine generator in order to generate electricity and to reduce the electricity costs for their offices, which are located in Toowoomba. Currently the business uses 60,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per quarter (3 months) at an average cost of $0.30 per kwh, supplied by the local coal fired power station. The current required rate of return used to evaluate projects is 6%, with a required payback period of 3 years....
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